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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

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