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 Duration 14 hours

Course Outline

Open Source Office Suite Landscape

  • Survey of available open source alternatives
  • LibreOffice architecture and constituent components
  • OnlyOffice features and deployment models
  • Collabora Office and other options
  • Analysis of strengths and applicable use cases

Evaluation and Selection

  • Assessment of functional requirements
  • Feature comparison against Microsoft Office
  • Total cost of ownership evaluation
  • Review of compatibility requirements
  • Consideration of licensing and support terms

File Format Compatibility

  • Basics of ODF (OpenDocument Format)
  • Support for Microsoft Office formats
  • PDF integration and export functionalities
  • Managing complex documents and macros
  • Migration evaluation and corrective measures

Deployment Strategies

  • Desktop installation techniques
  • Group Policy and centralized administration
  • Silent installation and package creation
  • Configuration profiles and templates
  • Update and patch management

LibreOffice Deep Dive

  • Features of Writer, Calc, Impress, and Base
  • Customization and extension administration
  • Template creation and distribution
  • Integration with LDAP and authentication systems
  • Enterprise support options

OnlyOffice and Online Collaboration

  • Document server deployment choices
  • Real-time collaboration capabilities
  • Integration with existing storage solutions (Nextcloud, ownCloud)
  • Mobile and web client features
  • LDAP and SSO integration

Interoperability and Integration

  • Email and calendar synchronization
  • Connections to cloud storage providers
  • Integration with document management systems
  • API and automation possibilities

Migration Planning

  • Inventory and evaluation of existing documents
  • Selection and execution of pilot groups
  • Phased rollout methodologies
  • Planning for fallbacks and parallel operations

Training and Support

  • Development of user training curricula
  • Preparation of help desk resources and documentation
  • Strategies for managing resistance to change
  • Monitoring adoption rates and user satisfaction

Summary and Implementation Roadmap

Requirements

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

Target Audience

  • IT Managers and Digital Workplace Teams
  • System Administrators involved in office environment transitions
  • CIOs exploring vendor independence strategies
  • Training and Support Personnel

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