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 Duration 14 hours

Course Outline

Overview of the Open Source Office Suite Landscape

  • Survey of available open source alternatives
  • Architecture and components of LibreOffice
  • Features and deployment models of OnlyOffice
  • Collabora Office and other comparable solutions
  • Analysis of relative strengths and applicable use cases

Evaluation and Selection Process

  • Assessment of functional requirements
  • Detailed feature comparison against Microsoft Office
  • Analysis of total cost of ownership
  • Review of compatibility requirements
  • Consideration of licensing terms and support structures

File Format Compatibility

  • Basics of ODF (OpenDocument Format)
  • Support for Microsoft Office formats
  • PDF integration and export mechanisms
  • Managing complex documents and macros
  • Evaluation and remediation of migration challenges

Deployment Strategies

  • Methods for desktop installation
  • Utilising Group Policy for centralised management
  • Silent installation and software packaging
  • Creating configuration profiles and templates
  • Managing updates and patches

Deep Dive into LibreOffice

  • Features of Writer, Calc, Impress, and Base
  • Customisation and extension administration
  • 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 platforms (Nextcloud, ownCloud)
  • Mobile and web client functionalities
  • Integration with LDAP and SSO

Interoperability and System Integration

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

Migration Planning

  • Inventory and assessment of current documents
  • Selection and execution of pilot groups
  • 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

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office or comparable office software
  • Fundamental knowledge of document formats and file management
  • Background in IT software assessment or deployment

Target Audience

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

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