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Duration 14 hours
Course Outline
The Open Source Office Suite Landscape
- An overview of current open source alternatives
- LibreOffice architecture and its core components
- Key features and deployment models of OnlyOffice
- Collabora Office and other viable options
- Comparing strengths and identifying appropriate use cases
Evaluation and Selection
- Assessing functional requirements
- Feature-by-feature comparison with Microsoft Office
- Analyzing the total cost of ownership
- Evaluating compatibility needs
- Considering licensing and support implications
File Format Compatibility
- Fundamentals of ODF (OpenDocument Format)
- Support for Microsoft Office file formats
- PDF integration and export functionalities
- Managing complex documents and macros
- Conducting migration assessments and remediation
Deployment Strategies
- Methods for desktop installation
- Centralized management via Group Policy
- Silent installation and packaging techniques
- Creating configuration profiles and templates
- Managing updates and patches
LibreOffice Deep Dive
- Features of Writer, Calc, Impress, and Base
- Managing customization and extensions
- Designing and distributing templates
- Integration with LDAP and authentication systems
- Exploring enterprise support options
OnlyOffice and Online Collaboration
- Deployment options for the Document Server
- Real-time collaboration capabilities
- Integrating with existing storage solutions (Nextcloud, ownCloud)
- Web and mobile client features
- LDAP and SSO integration
Interoperability and Integration
- Email and calendar synchronization
- Connecting to cloud storage providers
- Integration with document management systems
- Leveraging APIs and automation
Migration Planning
- Inventorying and assessing existing documents
- Selecting and executing pilot groups
- Developing phased rollout strategies
- Planning for fallback and parallel operations
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 productivity suites
- A solid grasp of document formats and file management principles
- Prior experience in evaluating or deploying IT software
Target Audience
- IT Managers and Digital Workplace Teams
- System Administrators overseeing office suite transitions
- CIOs exploring strategies for vendor independence
- Training and Support Staff