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 Duration 14 hours

Course Outline

The Open-Source Office Suite Landscape

  • Overview of available open-source alternatives
  • LibreOffice architecture and core components
  • OnlyOffice features and deployment models
  • Collabora Office and other notable alternatives
  • Comparison of strengths and ideal use cases

Evaluation and Selection

  • Assessing functional requirements
  • Comparing features with Microsoft Office
  • Analyzing total cost of ownership
  • Evaluating compatibility requirements
  • Considering licensing and support implications

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
  • Using Group Policy and centralized management
  • Silent installation and packaging techniques
  • Creating configuration profiles and templates
  • Managing updates and patches

LibreOffice In-Depth

  • Features of Writer, Calc, Impress, and Base
  • Customization and managing extensions
  • Designing and distributing templates
  • Integration with LDAP and authentication systems
  • Enterprise support options

OnlyOffice and Online Collaboration

  • Deployment options for the document server
  • Real-time collaboration capabilities
  • Integration with existing storage (Nextcloud, ownCloud)
  • Capabilities of mobile and web clients
  • Integration with LDAP and SSO

Interoperability and Integration

  • Integration with email and calendar systems
  • Connections to cloud storage providers
  • Integration with document management systems
  • API and automation capabilities

Migration Planning

  • Inventorying and assessing existing documents
  • Selecting and executing pilot group activities
  • Strategies for phased rollout
  • 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

  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office or comparable office suites
  • Basic understanding of document formats and file management
  • Experience in evaluating or deploying IT software

Target Audience

  • IT Managers and Digital Workplace Teams
  • System Administrators overseeing office transitions
  • CIOs exploring strategies for vendor independence
  • Training and Support Personnel

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