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 Duration 14 hours

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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

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