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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