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Duration 14 hours
Course Outline
Open-Source Office Suite Ecosystem
- Survey of current open-source alternatives
- LibreOffice architecture and key components
- OnlyOffice capabilities and deployment models
- Collabora Office and other emerging solutions
- Analysis of strengths and ideal use cases
Assessment and Choice
- Defining functional requirements
- Benchmarking features against Microsoft Office
- Calculating total cost of ownership
- Analyzing compatibility needs
- Reviewing licensing and support implications
File Format Interoperability
- Core concepts of ODF (OpenDocument Format)
- Support for Microsoft Office file types
- PDF integration and export workflows
- Managing complex documents and macros
- Migration impact assessment and corrections
Deployment Approaches
- Desktop installation techniques
- Group Policy and centralized control
- Silent installs and software packaging
- Configuration profiles and templates
- Update and patch maintenance
LibreOffice In-Depth
- Features of Writer, Calc, Impress, and Base
- Customization and extension handling
- Template creation and distribution
- Integration with LDAP and authentication systems
- Enterprise-level support options
OnlyOffice and Online Collaboration
- Document server deployment choices
- Real-time collaboration tools
- Integration with existing storage platforms (Nextcloud, ownCloud)
- Mobile and web client features
- LDAP and SSO integration
Interoperability and System Integration
- Email and calendar synchronization
- Cloud storage provider connectivity
- Document management system integration
- API and automation potentials
Migration Strategy
- Inventory and review of current documents
- Selecting and executing pilot groups
- Phased rollout planning
- Fallback procedures and parallel operation planning
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
Recap and Implementation Path
Requirements
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office or comparable office applications
- Foundational knowledge of document formats and file management
- Background in IT software assessment or deployment
Target Audience
- IT Leaders and Digital Workplace Specialists
- System Administrators managing office software transitions
- CIOs exploring strategies for vendor independence
- Training and Support Personnel