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Video Conferencing Sovereignty

  • Data residency and eavesdropping risks associated with Zoom and Teams.
  • Jitsi Meet architecture: Prosody, Jicofo, Videobridge, and the web client.
  • Comparative analysis with BigBlueButton, Element Call, and Pexip.

Installation and Deployment

  • Quick installation via Docker Compose versus manual Debian package setup.
  • Setting up SSL certificates with LetsEncrypt.
  • Domain configuration and DNS requirements.
  • Configuring firewall rules for RTP, RTCP, and colibri websockets.

Core Components Deep Dive

  • Prosody XMPP server: managing rooms, users, and authentication modules.
  • Jicofo: conference focus and load balancing.
  • Jitsi Videobridge: SFU routing, bandwidth estimation, and simulcast.
  • Jibri: recording and live streaming to YouTube or RTMP servers.

NAT Traversal and TURN

  • STUN/TURN theory and the impact of corporate firewalls on WebRTC.
  • Deploying coturn for media relay.
  • Port allocation, authentication, and rate limiting strategies.
  • Testing connectivity using WebRTC internals.

Security and Privacy

  • Implementing room passwords, lobby mode, and moderation controls.
  • Enabling end-to-end encryption with insertable streams.
  • Recording consent and data retention policies.
  • Securing domains and implementing JWT token authentication.

Scaling and Performance

  • Utilizing Octo for geo-distributed videobridges.
  • Load balancing across multiple JMS instances.
  • Bandwidth optimization and last-N video selection.
  • Monitoring metrics and using the Prometheus exporter.

Integration and Customization

  • Integrating LDAP and OAuth2 for SSO.
  • Calendar integration with Outlook and Google Calendar.
  • Customizing branding, watermarks, and the welcome page.
  • Using the API to embed Jitsi into applications.

Requirements

  • Intermediate knowledge of Linux and Docker administration.
  • Understanding of WebRTC, STUN/TURN protocols, and video codecs.
  • Familiarity with core Jitsi components: Prosody, Jicofo, and Videobridge.

Target Audience

  • IT teams seeking a sovereign alternative to Zoom, Teams, or Google Meet.
  • Organizations subject to compliance regulations that prohibit cloud-based video data storage.
  • Educational institutions and NGOs requiring scalable, cost-free video conferencing solutions.
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