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Course Outline
Open Source Office Suite Landscape
- Overview of available open source alternatives
- LibreOffice architecture and components
- OnlyOffice features and deployment models
- Collabora Office and other alternatives
- Comparing strengths and use cases
Evaluation and Selection
- Assessment of functional requirements
- Feature comparison with Microsoft Office
- Analysis of total cost of ownership
- Analysis of compatibility requirements
- Considerations regarding licensing and support
File Format Compatibility
- Fundamentals of ODF (OpenDocument Format)
- Support for Microsoft Office formats
- PDF integration and export options
- Handling complex documents and macros
- Migration assessment and remediation
Deployment Strategies
- Desktop installation methods
- Group Policy and centralized management
- Silent installation and packaging
- Configuration profiles and templates
- Update and patch management
LibreOffice Deep Dive
- Features of Writer, Calc, Impress, and Base
- Customization and extension management
- Template design and distribution
- Integration with LDAP and authentication
- Enterprise support options
OnlyOffice and Online Collaboration
- Document server deployment options
- Real-time collaboration features
- Integration with existing storage (Nextcloud, ownCloud)
- Mobile and web client capabilities
- LDAP and SSO integration
Interoperability and Integration
- Email and calendar integration
- Cloud storage provider connections
- Document management system integration
- API and automation capabilities
Migration Planning
- Inventory and assessment of existing documents
- Selection and execution of pilot groups
- Phased rollout strategies
- Planning for fallback and parallel operation
Training and Support
- Development of user training curriculum
- Help desk preparation and documentation
- Strategies for managing resistance
- Measuring adoption and satisfaction
Summary and Implementation Roadmap
Requirements
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office or comparable office suites
- Basic understanding of document formats and file management
- Experience in IT software evaluation or deployment
Target Audience
- IT Managers and Digital Workplace Teams
- System Administrators planning office transitions
- CIOs evaluating strategies for vendor independence
- Training and Support Staff
14 Hours
