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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