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Duration 14 hours
Course Outline
The Landscape of Open-Source Office Suites
- Introduction to available open-source options
- Architecture and components of LibreOffice
- Features and deployment models of OnlyOffice
- Collabora Office and other alternatives
- Analysis of strengths and applicable use cases
Assessment and Selection
- Evaluating functional requirements
- Comparing features against Microsoft Office
- Analyzing total cost of ownership
- Reviewing compatibility requirements
- Considering licensing and support options
File Format Compatibility
- Basics of ODF (OpenDocument Format)
- Support for Microsoft Office formats
- PDF integration and export possibilities
- Managing complex documents and macros
- Assessing and resolving migration issues
Deployment Strategies
- Methods for desktop installation
- Group Policy and centralized administration
- Silent installation and packaging techniques
- Using configuration profiles and templates
- Managing updates and patches
In-Depth Look at LibreOffice
- Features of Writer, Calc, Impress, and Base
- Customization and managing extensions
- Designing and distributing templates
- Integration with LDAP and authentication
- Options for enterprise support
OnlyOffice and Online Collaboration
- Deployment options for the Document Server
- Real-time collaboration capabilities
- Integration with existing storage systems (Nextcloud, ownCloud)
- Features of mobile and web clients
- Integration with LDAP and SSO
Interoperability and Integration
- Connecting email and calendar services
- Links to cloud storage providers
- Integration with document management systems
- API and automation features
Migration Planning
- Inventorying and assessing current documents
- Selecting and executing pilot groups
- Strategies for phased rollouts
- Planning for fallback and parallel operations
Training and Support
- Developing a user training curriculum
- Preparing help desk resources and documentation
- Strategies for managing resistance to change
- Measuring adoption rates and user satisfaction
Wrap-up and Implementation Roadmap
Requirements
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office or comparable office applications
- Fundamental knowledge of document formats and file management
- Background in evaluating or deploying IT software
Target Audience
- IT Managers and Digital Workplace Teams
- System Administrators managing office system transitions
- CIOs exploring strategies for vendor independence
- Training and Support Personnel