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 Duration 14 hours

Course Outline

The Open Source Office Suite Landscape

  • Introduction to available open source alternatives
  • LibreOffice architecture and core components
  • OnlyOffice capabilities and deployment models
  • Collabora Office and other emerging solutions
  • Evaluating strengths and ideal use cases

Evaluation and Selection

  • Defining functional requirements
  • Comparative feature analysis against Microsoft Office
  • Conducting total cost of ownership analysis
  • Analyzing compatibility requirements
  • Reviewing licensing and support frameworks

File Format Compatibility

  • Basics of ODF (OpenDocument Format)
  • Support for Microsoft Office formats
  • PDF integration and export mechanisms
  • Managing complex documents and macros
  • Assessing migration needs and corrective actions

Deployment Strategies

  • Methods for desktop installation
  • Utilizing Group Policy and centralized management
  • Silent installation and package creation
  • Developing configuration profiles and templates
  • Managing updates and patches

LibreOffice Deep Dive

  • Exploring Writer, Calc, Impress, and Base features
  • Customization and managing extensions
  • Designing and distributing templates
  • Integrating with LDAP and authentication systems
  • Reviewing enterprise support options

OnlyOffice and Online Collaboration

  • Deployment options for document servers
  • Real-time collaboration capabilities
  • Connecting with existing storage solutions (Nextcloud, ownCloud)
  • Capabilities of mobile and web clients
  • Integration with LDAP and SSO

Interoperability and Integration

  • Linking email and calendar systems
  • Connecting to cloud storage providers
  • Integration with document management systems
  • Leveraging API and automation features

Migration Planning

  • Inventory and assessment of current documents
  • Selecting and executing pilot groups
  • Implementing phased rollout strategies
  • Planning fallback and parallel operation protocols

Training and Support

  • Developing user training curricula
  • Preparing help desk resources and documentation
  • Strategies for managing resistance to change
  • Measuring adoption rates and user satisfaction

Summary and Implementation Roadmap

Requirements

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office or comparable office suites
  • Fundamental understanding of document formats and file management
  • Background in IT software evaluation or deployment processes

Target Audience

  • IT Managers and Digital Workplace Teams
  • System Administrators managing office transitions
  • CIOs exploring vendor independence strategies
  • Training and Support Personnel

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