Google Workspace Replacement

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Overview

This deployment provides a complete self-hosted Google Workspace replacement optimized for a small homelab (1-2 users) with smart home integration.

Services Included

🎥 Jitsi Meet - Video Conferencing (`meet.home.dodwell.us`)

Components: Web UI, Jicofo, JVB, Prosody XMPP, Jigasi SIP Gateway
Features:
- Video conferencing optimized for 1-2 users
- SIP integration with Asterisk PBX at 192.168.1.202:5060
- Doorbell integration via Home Assistant
- Mobile and desktop app support

☁️ Nextcloud - File Storage & Office Suite (`cloud.home.dodwell.us`)

Components: Nextcloud, PostgreSQL, Redis, OnlyOffice DocumentServer
Features:
- File storage and synchronization
- Online document editing with OnlyOffice
- Calendar and contacts sync
- Mobile apps support
- Optimized for small homelab usage

📧 Email Suite - Complete Email Solution (`mail.home.dodwell.us`)

Components: Docker Mailserver, SOGo Groupware, MySQL
Features:
- Full SMTP/IMAP/POP3 email server
- Web-based email client (SOGo)
- Calendar and contacts via SOGo
- Spam filtering and virus scanning
- DKIM/SPF/DMARC support

🏠 Smart Home Integration

Reolink Doorbell Integration:
- Auto-creates Jitsi rooms on doorbell press
- Calls Cisco phone via Asterisk SIP
- Captures photos and video clips
- Sends notifications via Telegram
- Motion detection and alerts

Architecture

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ K3s Cluster Network │
├─────────────────────┬─────────────────┬─────────────────────┤
│ Jitsi Meet │ Nextcloud │ Email Suite │
│ (Video Conf) │ (Files/Office)│ (Mail/Calendar) │
│ │ │ │
│ • Web UI │ • Nextcloud │ • Docker Mailserver│
│ • Prosody XMPP │ • PostgreSQL │ • SOGo Groupware │
│ • Jicofo │ • Redis │ • MySQL │
│ • JVB │ • OnlyOffice │ │
│ • Jigasi (SIP) │ │ │
└─────────────────────┴─────────────────┴─────────────────────┘
 │
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ External Integrations │
├─────────────────┬─────────────────┬─────────────────────────┤
│ Asterisk PBX │ Home Assistant │ Storage & Network │
│ (192.168.1.202) │ (Automation) │ │
│ │ │ │
│ • Cisco Phones │ • Reolink │ • TrueNAS NFS/iSCSI │
│ • SIP Gateway │ Doorbell │ (192.168.1.6) │
│ • Jigasi Bridge │ • Telegram Bot │ • MetalLB LoadBalancer │
│ • Extensions │ • Automations │ • nginx Ingress │
│ 1000-1002 │ │ • cert-manager (LE) │
└─────────────────┴─────────────────┴─────────────────────────┘

Prerequisites

Infrastructure Requirements

K3s cluster with at least 1 master + 1 worker node
TrueNAS at 192.168.1.6 with NFS exports configured
Asterisk PBX at 192.168.1.202 (already configured)
Home Assistant deployed and configured
MetalLB for LoadBalancer services
nginx Ingress Controller
cert-manager for SSL certificates

DNS Configuration

Ensure these DNS records point to your K3s ingress:

Homelab Documentation