Course Outline
Self-Hosted Video Conferencing Landscape
- Privacy and sovereignty concerns associated with commercial platforms
- Overview and use cases for Jitsi Meet
- Overview and educational focus of BigBlueButton
- Comparison with Zoom, Teams, and other commercial alternatives
- Hardware and bandwidth requirements
Jitsi Meet Deployment
- Server requirements and architectural overview
- Quick install versus manual installation processes
- Docker deployment options
- Prosody (XMPP) configuration
- Video bridge (JVB) optimization
Jitsi Configuration and Customization
- Web interface customization and branding
- Authentication methods and access control
- Meeting moderation features
- Recording and live streaming configuration
- Permissions for moderators and participants
BigBlueButton Deployment
- System requirements and sizing guidelines
- Installation on Ubuntu LTS
- Firewall and network configuration
- Greenlight front-end configuration
- Integrations with learning management systems
BigBlueButton Features and Administration
- 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
- SAML/OAuth configuration for Single Sign-On (SSO)
- Distinguishing between guest access and 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
Summary and Production Deployment Checklist
Requirements
- Basic experience in Linux server administration
- Understanding of networking fundamentals (NAT, firewalls, SSL)
- Familiarity with video conferencing use cases
Target 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
ISABELLA - Sedibeng TVET College
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Trainer willingness to help