Course Outline
The Self-Hosted Video Conferencing Landscape
- Privacy and sovereignty concerns associated with commercial platforms
- Overview of Jitsi Meet and its use cases
- Overview of BigBlueButton with a focus on education
- Comparisons with Zoom, Teams, and other commercial alternatives
- Hardware and bandwidth requirements
Deploying Jitsi Meet
- Server requirements and architectural design
- Quick install versus manual installation methods
- Docker deployment options
- Prosody (XMPP) configuration
- Optimizing the Video Bridge (JVB)
Configuring and Customizing Jitsi
- Web interface customization and branding
- Authentication methods and access control strategies
- Meeting moderation features
- Configuring recording and live streaming
- Managing moderator and participant permissions
Deploying BigBlueButton
- System requirements and sizing guidelines
- Installation on Ubuntu LTS
- Firewall and network configuration
- Configuring the Greenlight front-end
- Integrations with learning management systems
Features and Administration of BigBlueButton
- Breakout rooms and polling functionality
- Whiteboard and presentation sharing
- 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
- LDAP and Active Directory integration
- Configuring SAML/OAuth for Single Sign-On (SSO)
- Distinguishing between guest access and authenticated users
- Token-based authentication for applications
Scaling and High Availability
- Horizontal scaling with multiple video bridges
- Utilizing Octo for regional cascading and 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 planning
Summary and Production Deployment Checklist
Requirements
- Foundational experience in Linux server administration
- Understanding of networking fundamentals (NAT, firewalls, SSL)
- Familiarity with video conferencing use cases
Audience
- IT Infrastructure and Systems Administrators
- Video Conferencing Platform Managers
- Educational Technology Administrators
- Data Privacy and Compliance Officers
Testimonials (3)
She was very well verse with the material. Very nice, engaging. She always pauses to ask if there are questions or clarifications.
Jones Manlapaz - Nordstern Group
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The engagement and the practical examples we did as a group to get more understanding of the topic
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Trainer willingness to help