Scaling And Rebranding Jitsi Services With Intelligent Multi-Shard Architecture For Ailleron

In an era where reliable, secure video conferencing is pivotal, Ailleron sought a scalable and fully branded Jitsi platform tailored to their needs. Their goal was to upgrade the existing setup with the latest Jitsi features, incorporate multi-shard scaling on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), automate recording processes, and enable seamless REST API control for flexible management. By leveraging cloud-native infrastructure and intelligent automation, we aimed to deliver a future-proof, fully branded video conferencing environment primed for growth and high availability.

The Challenge

Ailleron required an end-to-end Jitsi setup that could support heavy, variable loads while maintaining performance and brand consistency. Scaling the video bridge components (JVBs) dynamically in response to CPU usage and manually scaling recording via Jibri instances on GCP were crucial. Additionally, ensuring reliable recording synchronization, real-time cloud logging, security through JWT tokens, and full infrastructure automation posed a complex integration challenge.

Our Approach

We designed and implemented a robust, cloud-native Jitsi infrastructure with an emphasis on scalability, automation, and brand identity consistency, utilizing the latest Jitsi features and GCP technologies.

1. Jitsi Installation & Rebranding
   Set up the latest stable Jitsi environment and fully rebranded it according to Ailleron’s brand guidelines for a cohesive user experience.

2. Multi-Shard Scaling on GCP
   Architected a multi-shard Jitsi deployment leveraging multiple Video Bridge (JVB) instances. Each shard scales dynamically based on CPU usage, automatically creating or destroying servers to optimize resources.

3. Jibri Scaling with Docker Containers
   Implemented manual scaling for recording by deploying 5 VMs, each hosting 10 Jibri containers. This setup ensures robust recording capacity and fault tolerance.

4. Cloud Logging and Monitoring
   Integrated comprehensive cloud logging with alerting mechanisms to monitor Jitsi health and proactively manage any service disruptions.

5. Automated Recording & Sync
   Enabled auto-recording features where recordings are automatically synced to Google Cloud Storage buckets for secure, centralized access.

6. TURN Server Setup
   Configured a TURN server to facilitate seamless NAT traversal and improve connectivity for participants behind firewalls.

7. Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
   Delivered Terraform scripts for GCP provisioning to automate multi-shard environment deployment and streamline infrastructure management.

8. REST API for Jibri Management
   Developed an event-driven REST API for dynamic Jibri server management, allowing the client to create, stop, and query active Jibri instances through integrations with their livebank application.

9. API Integration for Recording Metadata
   Implemented webhook support to push recording file URLs securely via API, enabling client-side integration and workflow automation.

10. Security Enhancements
    Configured JWT token authentication to secure Jitsi rooms, ensuring only authorized users can access meetings.

11. Comprehensive API Documentation
    Provided detailed REST API documentation covering all endpoints and usage patterns for Jibri scaling and management.

The Result

We delivered a scalable, secure, and fully branded Jitsi platform for Ailleron that effortlessly manages load through intelligent multi-shard scaling and flexible Jibri deployments. Automated recording, cloud synchronization, and REST API controls elevated operational efficiency and user experience. This future-ready architecture empowers Ailleron to confidently support large-scale video conferencing demands with ease and reliability.