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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

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