Course Outline
Overview of the Open Source Project Management Landscape
- The evolution of project management tools
- Taiga: A platform focused on agile development
- OpenProject: A comprehensive enterprise solution
- Focalboard: Flexible task and kanban management
- Other notable alternatives: Redmine, Tuleap, Wekan
Evaluating and Selecting a Platform
- Feature comparison against Jira and Asana
- Support for agile versus traditional methodologies
- Considerations for scalability and performance
- Differences in licensing and support models
- Analysis of total cost of ownership
Deploying and Configuring Taiga
- Architecture and system requirements
- Installation via Docker
- Setting up scrum and kanban boards
- Managing user stories, sprints, and backlogs
- Utilizing wiki and documentation features
Deploying OpenProject and Exploring Its Features
- Installation options (Docker, package, manual setup)
- Work package types and custom fields
- Using Gantt charts and timeline views
- Tracking costs and managing budgets
- Managing multiple projects and portfolios
Deploying and Using Focalboard
- Personal versus team server modes
- Customizing and using board templates
- Working with properties, filters, and views
- Importing and exporting data
- Integrating with Mattermost
Managing Users and Permissions
- Configuring role-based access control
- Integrating with LDAP and SAML
- Managing team and project memberships
- Handling guest access and external collaboration
- Customizing and refining permission granularity
Integrations and Automation
- Connecting with Git repositories
- Linking to CI/CD pipelines
- Setting up notifications via Slack, Teams, or Rocket.Chat
- Email integration and ticketing systems
- Utilizing REST APIs and webhooks
Customization and Extensibility
- Defining custom fields and work package types
- Applying theming and branding options
- Leveraging plugin and module ecosystems
- Customizing workflows
- Configuring reports and dashboards
Migrating from Jira or Asana
- Understanding data export formats and compatibility
- Mapping projects, issues, and workflows
- Managing user training and organizational change
- Implementing phased migration strategies
- Options for rollback and parallel operations
Operations and Maintenance
- Backup and disaster recovery procedures
- Strategies for upgrades and version management
- Monitoring and tuning performance
- Accessing community and commercial support
Summary and Implementation Roadmap
Requirements
- Familiarity with project management methodologies
- Basic experience in Linux server administration
- Understanding of both agile and traditional project management practices
Target Audience
- Leaders within the Project Management Office (PMO)
- IT Infrastructure and DevOps teams
- Agile Coaches and Scrum Masters
- Software Development Managers
Testimonials (3)
She was very well verse with the material. Very nice, engaging. She always pauses to ask if there are questions or clarifications.
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Machine Translated
The engagement and the practical examples we did as a group to get more understanding of the topic