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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