Course Outline
Landscape of Open Source Project Management
- The evolution of project management tools
- Taiga: A development platform focused on agility
- OpenProject: A comprehensive enterprise solution
- Focalboard: Flexible task and kanban management
- Other alternatives: Redmine, Tuleap, Wekan
Platform Evaluation and Selection
- Feature comparison with Jira and Asana
- Support for agile versus traditional methodologies
- Considerations for scalability and performance
- Differences in licensing and support models
- Analysis of total cost of ownership
Taiga Deployment and Configuration
- System architecture and requirements
- Docker-based installation process
- Setting up scrum and kanban boards
- Managing user stories, sprints, and backlogs
- Utilizing wiki and documentation features
OpenProject Deployment and Features
- Installation options (Docker, package, manual)
- Defining work package types and custom fields
- Viewing Gantt charts and timelines
- Tracking costs and managing budgets
- Managing multiple projects and portfolios
Focalboard Deployment and Usage
- Personal versus team server modes
- Board templates and customization
- Managing properties, filters, and views
- Import and export capabilities
- Integration with Mattermost
User Management and Permissions
- Configuring role-based access control
- Integrating with LDAP and SAML
- Managing team and project membership
- Handling guest access and external collaboration
- Customizing permission granularity
Integration and Automation
- Connecting with Git repositories
- Linking CI/CD pipelines
- Sending notifications via Slack/Teams/Rocket.Chat
- Email integration and ticketing systems
- Utilizing REST API and webhooks
Customization and Extensibility
- Creating custom fields and work package types
- Theming and branding options
- Leveraging plugin and module ecosystems
- Customizing workflows
- Configuring reporting and dashboards
Migration from Jira/Asana
- Data export formats and compatibility checks
- Mapping projects, issues, and workflows
- Conducting user training and change management
- Implementing phased migration strategies
- Options for rollback and parallel operations
Operations and Maintenance
- Backup and disaster recovery procedures
- Strategies for upgrades and version management
- Performance monitoring and tuning
- Available community and commercial support options
Summary and Implementation Roadmap
Requirements
- Familiarity with project management methodologies
- Basic experience with Linux server administration
- Understanding of both agile and traditional project management practices
Target Audience
- Leaders of the Project Management Office (PMO)
- IT Infrastructure and DevOps Teams
- Agile Coaches and Scrum Masters
- Software Development Managers
Testimonials (3)
She was very well verse with the material. Very nice, engaging. She always pauses to ask if there are questions or clarifications.
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