System Architecture Overview

openDesk Edu is built on a modern, containerized architecture designed for scalability and resilience in educational environments.

Core Principles

1. Container-Native: All services run as Docker containers orchestrated by Kubernetes
2. Federated Identity: SAML-based SSO integration with university identity providers
3. Data Sovereignty: Full data residency control within institutional boundaries
4. Modular Design: Each service can be deployed, updated, and scaled independently

Service Mesh

The platform uses a service mesh for inter-service communication, providing load balancing, service discovery, and encrypted transport between components.

Storage Layer

Persistent data is managed through a distributed storage layer with automated backup and recovery capabilities.