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 Duration 14 hours

Course Outline

The Open Source Office Suite Ecosystem

  • Introduction to available open source alternatives
  • LibreOffice structure and key components
  • OnlyOffice capabilities and deployment options
  • Collabora Office and other competing solutions
  • Analyzing strengths and appropriate use cases

Assessment and Choice

  • Reviewing functional requirements
  • Comparing features against Microsoft Office
  • Conducting total cost of ownership reviews
  • Analyzing compatibility needs
  • Considering licensing and support aspects

File Format Interoperability

  • Basics of ODF (OpenDocument Format)
  • Support for Microsoft Office file types
  • PDF integration and export functionalities
  • Managing complex documents and macros
  • Evaluating migration impacts and necessary fixes

Rollout Approaches

  • Methods for desktop installation
  • Using Group Policy and central management tools
  • Implementing silent installs and software packaging
  • Creating configuration profiles and templates
  • Managing updates and patches

In-Depth Look at LibreOffice

  • Capabilities of Writer, Calc, Impress, and Base
  • Managing customization and extensions
  • Designing and distributing templates
  • Connecting with LDAP and authentication systems
  • Enterprise support services

OnlyOffice and Real-Time Collaboration

  • Options for deploying the document server
  • Features enabling real-time teamwork
  • Connecting with existing storage platforms (Nextcloud, ownCloud)
  • Capabilities of mobile and web clients
  • Integration with LDAP and SSO

Interoperability and System Integration

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

Migration Strategy

  • Auditing and assessing current documents
  • Selecting and executing pilot groups
  • Developing phased release strategies
  • Planning fallbacks and parallel operations

Education and Assistance

  • Developing user training curricula
  • Preparing help desk resources and documentation
  • Strategies for managing user resistance
  • Tracking adoption rates and satisfaction levels

Recap and Implementation Plan

Requirements

  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office or comparable office applications
  • Fundamental grasp of document formats and file management processes
  • Background in evaluating or rolling out IT software

Target Audience

  • IT Managers and teams responsible for digital workplace solutions
  • System Administrators overseeing office software transitions
  • CIOs exploring strategies for vendor independence
  • Training and support personnel

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