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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