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Course Outline
Collaboration Sovereignty Landscape
- Total cost comparison between Zimbra, Microsoft Exchange, and Google Workspace.
- Benefits of single-tenant control, auditing, and data residency.
- Feature comparison between Network Edition and Open Source Edition.
Installation and Setup
- Preparation steps: hostname configuration, DNS setup, firewall rules, and OS hardening.
- Deployment patterns for single-server and multi-server environments.
- Using the installation wizard, creating initial domains, and provisioning administrators.
Messaging Core
- Integration of Postfix and OpenLDAP within Zimbra.
- Configuration of webmail, IMAP, and POP3 clients.
- Mobile access via ActiveSync, Exchange Web Services, and CalDAV.
Groupware Features
- Shared calendars, resource scheduling, and delegation capabilities.
- Contacts and global address lists linked to organizational units.
- File sharing via Briefcase and document versioning support.
Security and Authentication
- SSL/TLS configuration and LetsEncrypt automation.
- Two-factor authentication using TOTP and hardware keys.
- Tuning anti-spam (amavis, DKIM, SPF) and anti-virus (ClamAV).
Directory Federation
- Authentication via external LDAP and Active Directory.
- Delegated administration and domain separation for multi-tenant scenarios.
Backup and Disaster Recovery
- Real-time backup and restoration using zmbackup.
- Snapshot strategies for mail stores and database volumes.
- Cross-site replication and failover procedures.
Administration and Monitoring
- In-depth exploration of the Admin console: COS, quotas, and message retention policies.
- CLI utilities for batch operations and scripting.
- Performance tuning and JVM memory allocation.
Requirements
- Strong experience in Linux server administration.
- Proficiency in DNS management, including MX, A, TXT, and SRV records.
- Understanding of web servers, proxies, and Java applications.
Audience
- Enterprise messaging architects replacing Exchange or Google Workspace.
- Organizations seeking a single-tenant collaboration server.
- Government and education sectors subject to data localization mandates.
21 Hours