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Duration 14 hours
Course Outline
The Open Source Office Suite Ecosystem
- Survey of available open source alternatives
- Understanding LibreOffice architecture and components
- Exploring OnlyOffice features and deployment models
- Reviewing Collabora Office and other alternatives
- Evaluating strengths and specific use cases
Evaluation and Selection Process
- Assessing functional requirements
- Comparing features against Microsoft Office
- Analyzing Total Cost of Ownership
- Reviewing compatibility requirements
- Considering licensing and support aspects
File Format Compatibility
- Basics of ODF (OpenDocument Format)
- Support for Microsoft Office formats
- PDF integration and export capabilities
- Managing complex documents and macros
- Conducting migration assessments and remediation
Deployment Strategies
- Methods for desktop installation
- Utilizing Group Policy and centralized management
- Executing silent installations and packaging
- Creating configuration profiles and templates
- Overseeing update and patch management
In-Depth Look at LibreOffice
- Features of Writer, Calc, Impress, and Base
- Customization and managing extensions
- Designing and distributing templates
- Integrating with LDAP and authentication systems
- Exploring enterprise support options
OnlyOffice and Online Collaboration
- Options for Document Server deployment
- Real-time collaboration capabilities
- Integrating with existing storage solutions (Nextcloud, ownCloud)
- Capabilities of mobile and web clients
- Implementing LDAP and SSO integration
Interoperability and Integration
- Connecting with email and calendar systems
- Linking with cloud storage providers
- Integrating with Document Management Systems
- Leveraging APIs and automation features
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 teams and documentation
- Implementing strategies to manage resistance
- Measuring adoption rates and satisfaction
Wrap-Up and Implementation Roadmap
Requirements
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office or comparable office applications
- Foundational knowledge of document formats and file management
- Background in IT software assessment or rollout
Target Audience
- IT Managers and Digital Workplace Teams
- System Administrators overseeing office software transitions
- CIOs exploring strategies for vendor independence
- Training and Support Personnel
