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 Duration 14 hours

Course Outline

Open Source Office Suite Landscape

  • Survey of available open source alternatives
  • Understanding LibreOffice architecture and its components
  • Exploring OnlyOffice features and deployment models
  • Reviewing Collabora Office and other emerging alternatives
  • Analysing strengths and ideal use cases for each solution

Evaluation and Selection

  • Assessing functional requirements
  • Comparing features against Microsoft Office
  • Conducting Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis
  • Evaluating compatibility requirements
  • Reviewing licensing terms and support options

File Format Compatibility

  • Basics of ODF (OpenDocument Format)
  • Support for Microsoft Office file formats
  • PDF integration and export workflows
  • Managing complex documents and macro compatibility
  • Assessing migration needs and remediation strategies

Deployment Strategies

  • Methods for desktop installation
  • Utilizing Group Policy and centralized management tools
  • Silent installation and software packaging techniques
  • Creating and managing configuration profiles and templates
  • Managing updates and patches

LibreOffice Deep Dive

  • Features of Writer, Calc, Impress, and Base
  • Customization options and extension management
  • Designing and distributing templates
  • Integration with LDAP and authentication systems
  • Exploring enterprise support options

OnlyOffice and Online Collaboration

  • Deployment options for the Document Server
  • Real-time collaboration capabilities
  • Connecting with existing storage solutions (Nextcloud, ownCloud)
  • Capabilities of mobile and web clients
  • Integrating LDAP and Single Sign-On (SSO)

Interoperability and Integration

  • Linking with email and calendar applications
  • Connecting to cloud storage providers
  • Integrating with Document Management Systems (DMS)
  • Leveraging APIs and automation capabilities

Migration Planning

  • Inventing and assessing the existing document estate
  • Selecting and executing pilot groups
  • Implementing phased rollout strategies
  • Planning fallback mechanisms and parallel operations

Training and Support

  • Developing user training curricula
  • Preparing help desk resources and documentation
  • Strategies for managing resistance to change
  • Measuring adoption rates and user satisfaction

Summary and Implementation Roadmap

Requirements

  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office or comparable office applications
  • Fundamental understanding of document structures and file management
  • Background in IT software assessment or deployment

Intended Audience

  • IT Managers and Digital Workplace Teams
  • System Administrators involved in office platform transitions
  • CIOs exploring strategies for vendor independence
  • Training and Support Personnel

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