Course Outline
Open Source Project Management Landscape
- Evolution of project management tools
- Taiga: agile-focused development platform
- OpenProject: 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 vs traditional methodologies
- Considerations for scalability and performance
- Differences in licensing and support models
- Analysis of total cost of ownership
Taiga Deployment and Configuration
- Architecture and system requirements
- Docker-based installation
- Setup of Scrum and kanban boards
- Management of user stories, sprints, and backlog
- Wiki and documentation features
OpenProject Deployment and Features
- Installation options (Docker, package, manual)
- Work package types and custom fields
- Gantt charts and timeline views
- Cost tracking and budgeting
- Multi-project and portfolio management
Focalboard Deployment and Usage
- Personal vs team server modes
- Board templates and customization
- Properties, filters, and views
- Import and export capabilities
- Integration with Mattermost
User Management and Permissions
- Configuration of role-based access control
- Integration with LDAP and SAML
- Management of team and project membership
- Guest access and external collaboration
- Granularity and customization of permissions
Integration and Automation
- Git repository integration
- Connections to CI/CD pipelines
- Notifications via Slack, Teams, and Rocket.Chat
- Email integration and ticketing
- Usage of REST API and webhooks
Customization and Extensibility
- Custom fields and work package types
- Theming and branding options
- Plugin and module ecosystems
- Workflow customization
- Reporting and dashboard configuration
Migration from Jira/Asana
- Data export formats and compatibility
- Mapping of projects, issues, and workflows
- User training and change management
- Phased migration strategies
- Rollback and parallel operation options
Operations and Maintenance
- Backup and disaster recovery procedures
- Upgrade strategies and version management
- Performance monitoring and tuning
- Community and commercial support options
Summary and Implementation Roadmap
Requirements
- Familiarity with project management methodologies
- Basic experience with Linux server administration
- Understanding of agile and traditional project management practices
Audience
- Project Management Office (PMO) Leaders
- 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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