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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