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 Duration 14 hours

Course Outline

Open Source Office Suite Landscape

  • Survey of available open source alternatives
  • LibreOffice architectural components
  • OnlyOffice capabilities and deployment frameworks
  • Collabora Office and other competing solutions
  • Analyzing strengths and ideal use cases

Evaluation and Selection

  • Assessing functional requirements
  • Feature-by-feature comparison with Microsoft Office
  • Analysis of total cost of ownership
  • Review of compatibility mandates
  • Licensing models and support implications

File Format Compatibility

  • Basics of ODF (OpenDocument Format)
  • Support for Microsoft Office file formats
  • PDF integration and export workflows
  • Managing complex documents and macros
  • Assessing and remediating migration issues

Deployment Strategies

  • Methods for desktop installation
  • Utilizing Group Policy for centralized management
  • Techniques for silent installation and packaging
  • Creating configuration profiles and templates
  • Managing updates and patches

LibreOffice Deep Dive

  • Capabilities 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

  • Options for deploying the document server
  • Features for real-time collaboration
  • Integration with storage platforms (Nextcloud, ownCloud)
  • Features for mobile and web clients
  • Connecting LDAP and SSO services

Interoperability and Integration

  • Linking email and calendar systems
  • Connecting to cloud storage providers
  • Integrating with document management systems
  • Leveraging APIs and automation tools

Migration Planning

  • Auditing and assessing current documents
  • Selecting and running pilot groups
  • Developing phased rollout strategies
  • Planning fallback and parallel operations

Training and Support

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

Summary and Implementation Roadmap

Requirements

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office or comparable office applications
  • Foundational knowledge of document formats and file handling
  • Prior experience in assessing or deploying IT software

Target Audience

  • IT Managers and Digital Workplace Professionals
  • System Administrators overseeing office suite transitions
  • CIOs strategizing for vendor independence
  • Training and Support Personnel

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