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Duration 14 hours
Course Outline
The Open-Source Office Suite Ecosystem
- Survey of available open-source alternatives
- LibreOffice architectural overview and core components
- OnlyOffice capabilities and deployment frameworks
- Collabora Office and other emerging options
- Analysis of comparative strengths and ideal use cases
Assessment and Selection Process
- Evaluation of functional business requirements
- Feature-by-feature comparison with Microsoft Office
- Analysis of total cost of ownership
- Review of compatibility prerequisites
- Considerations regarding licensing and vendor support
Handling File Format Compatibility
- Basics of ODF (OpenDocument Format)
- Support for Microsoft Office file structures
- PDF integration and export mechanisms
- Managing complex documents and embedded macros
- Assessment and remediation strategies for migration
Rollout and Distribution Strategies
- Methods for desktop installation
- Utilizing Group Policy and centralized administration
- Silent installation techniques and software packaging
- Creating configuration profiles and standard templates
- Managing updates and security patches
In-Depth Look at LibreOffice
- Features of Writer, Calc, Impress, and Base
- Customization and managing extensions
- Designing and distributing document templates
- Integrating with LDAP and authentication systems
- Options for enterprise-level support
OnlyOffice and Collaborative Workflows
- Deployment options for the Document Server
- Capabilities for real-time team collaboration
- Connecting with existing storage platforms (Nextcloud, ownCloud)
- Features for mobile and web-based clients
- Integration with LDAP and SSO protocols
Interoperability and System Integration
- Linking with email and calendar applications
- Connecting to cloud storage providers
- Integration with document management systems
- APIs and automation potential
Planning the Migration
- Inventory and evaluation of current document repositories
- Selecting and executing pilot group trials
- Developing phased rollout strategies
- Planning fallback options and parallel operations
User Training and Ongoing Support
- Developing user training curricula
- Preparing help desk resources and documentation
- Strategies for managing resistance to change
- Tracking adoption rates and user satisfaction
Recap and Implementation Roadmap
Requirements
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office or comparable office applications
- Fundamental grasp of document structures and file administration
- Background in assessing or rolling out IT software
Target Audience
- IT Leaders and Digital Workplace Teams
- System Administrators overseeing office software transitions
- CIOs exploring strategies for vendor independence
- Training and Support Personnel