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Course Outline
The Landscape of Collaboration Sovereignty
- Comparing Zimbra, Microsoft Exchange, and Google Workspace in terms of total cost of ownership.
- Advantages of single-tenant control, comprehensive auditing, and data residency.
- Feature differentiation between the Network Edition and the Open Source Edition.
Installation and Configuration
- Preparatory steps: hostname setup, DNS configuration, firewall rules, and OS hardening.
- Deployment patterns for both single-server and multi-server architectures.
- Utilizing the installation wizard, creating initial domains, and provisioning administrators.
Core Messaging Components
- Integration of Postfix and OpenLDAP within the Zimbra environment.
- Configuring clients for Webmail, IMAP, and POP3 access.
- Enabling mobile access through ActiveSync, Exchange Web Services, and CalDAV.
Groupware Capabilities
- Managing shared calendars, resource scheduling, and administrative delegation.
- Synchronizing contacts and global address lists with organizational units.
- Implementing Briefcase for file sharing and document versioning.
Security and Authentication Mechanisms
- Setting up SSL/TLS and automating certificates with LetsEncrypt.
- Implementing two-factor authentication using TOTP and hardware security keys.
- Optimizing anti-spam measures (amavis, DKIM, SPF) and anti-virus protection (ClamAV).
Directory Federation
- Authentication via external LDAP directories and Active Directory.
- Managing delegated administration and domain separation for multi-tenant deployments.
Backup and Disaster Recovery Strategies
- Performing real-time backups and restorations using the zmbackup utility.
- Developing snapshot strategies for mail store and database volumes.
- Configuring cross-site replication and failover procedures.
Administration and System Monitoring
- In-depth exploration of the Admin console, including COS, quotas, and message retention policies.
- Using CLI utilities for automated batch operations and scripting.
- Optimizing performance and managing JVM memory allocation.
Requirements
- Proficient experience in Linux server administration.
- Competence in DNS management, including the configuration of MX, A, TXT, and SRV records.
- A working understanding of web servers, proxy configurations, and Java-based applications.
Target Audience
- Enterprise messaging architects transitioning from Exchange or Google Workspace.
- Organizations seeking a single-tenant collaboration server solution.
- Government and education sectors operating under strict data localization requirements.
21 Hours
