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Course Outline
Overview of Self-Hosted Video Conferencing
- Privacy and sovereignty concerns associated with commercial platforms
- Jitsi Meet: Overview and use cases
- BigBlueButton: Overview and focus on education
- Comparison with Zoom, Teams, and other commercial alternatives
- Hardware and bandwidth requirements
Jitsi Meet Deployment
- Server requirements and architectural design
- Quick install versus manual installation methods
- Docker deployment options
- Prosody (XMPP) configuration
- Optimization of the video bridge (JVB)
Jitsi Configuration and Customization
- Web interface customization and branding
- Authentication methods and access control
- Meeting moderation features
- Configuration of recording and live streaming
- Permissions for moderators and participants
BigBlueButton Deployment
- System requirements and sizing guidelines
- Installation on Ubuntu LTS
- Firewall and network configuration
- Greenlight front-end configuration
- Integration with learning management systems (LMS)
BigBlueButton Features and Administration
- Breakout rooms and polling mechanisms
- Whiteboard and presentation sharing capabilities
- Recording management and playback
- User roles and room management
- API integration and automation
Security Hardening
- SSL/TLS certificate configuration
- JWT authentication and token validation
- Waiting rooms and lobby features
- End-to-end encryption options
- Network security and firewall rules
Authentication and Identity Management
- Integration with LDAP and Active Directory
- SAML/OAuth configuration for SSO
- Differentiating guest access from authenticated users
- Token-based authentication for applications
Scaling and High Availability
- Horizontal scaling using multiple video bridges
- Octo (regional cascading) for geographic distribution
- Load balancing strategies
- Bandwidth estimation and optimization
- Monitoring and performance metrics
Troubleshooting and Maintenance
- Common issues and diagnostic approaches
- Log analysis and debugging
- Update and upgrade procedures
- Backup and disaster recovery strategies
Summary and Production Deployment Checklist
Requirements
- Foundational experience with Linux server administration
- Understanding of networking fundamentals (NAT, firewalls, SSL)
- Familiarity with use cases for video conferencing
Audience
- IT Infrastructure and Systems Administrators
- Video Conferencing Platform Managers
- Educational Technology Administrators
- Data Privacy and Compliance Officers
14 Hours