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 Duration 14 hours

Course Outline

The Open Source Office Suite Landscape

  • Survey of available open source alternatives
  • LibreOffice architecture and key components
  • OnlyOffice capabilities and deployment models
  • Collabora Office and other viable options
  • Comparative analysis of strengths and use cases

Evaluation and Selection

  • Assessment of functional requirements
  • Feature comparison against Microsoft Office
  • Total cost of ownership analysis
  • Analyzing compatibility requirements
  • Reviewing licensing and support implications

File Format Compatibility

  • Foundations of ODF (OpenDocument Format)
  • Support for Microsoft Office formats
  • PDF integration and export possibilities
  • Managing complex documents and macros
  • Migration assessment and corrective actions

Deployment Strategies

  • Desktop installation techniques
  • Using Group Policy and centralized management
  • Implementing silent installations and packaging
  • Developing configuration profiles and templates
  • Managing updates and patches

In-Depth Look at LibreOffice

  • Features of Writer, Calc, Impress, and Base
  • Managing customization and extensions
  • Designing and distributing templates
  • Integration with LDAP and authentication systems
  • Exploring enterprise support options

OnlyOffice and Online Collaboration

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

Interoperability and Integration

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

Migration Planning

  • Inventory and assessment of current documents
  • Selecting and running pilot groups
  • Strategizing for phased rollouts
  • Planning fallback and parallel operation procedures

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 suites
  • A solid grasp of document formats and file management
  • Experience in assessing or deploying IT software

Target Audience

  • IT Managers and Digital Workplace Teams
  • System Administrators preparing for office suite transitions
  • CIOs strategizing on vendor independence
  • Training and Support Staff

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