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Duration 14 hours
Course Outline
The Open-Source Office Suite Landscape
- Survey of available open-source alternatives
- Examining LibreOffice architecture and core components
- Exploring OnlyOffice capabilities and deployment approaches
- Reviewing Collabora Office and other market options
- Comparing strengths and ideal use cases
Evaluation and Selection
- Defining functional requirements
- Benchmarking features against Microsoft Office
- Conducting Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis
- Analyzing compatibility demands
- Reviewing licensing terms and support options
File Format Compatibility
- Understanding ODF (OpenDocument Format) basics
- Support for Microsoft Office file types
- Integrating and exporting to PDF
- Managing complex documents and macro scripts
- Assessing migration impacts and remediation steps
Deployment Strategies
- Methods for desktop installation
- Utilizing Group Policy and centralized management
- Executing silent installations and package creation
- Creating configuration profiles and templates
- Overseeing update and patch cycles
LibreOffice In-Depth
- Capabilities of Writer, Calc, Impress, and Base
- Customizing the interface and managing extensions
- Designing and distributing templates
- Integrating with LDAP and authentication systems
- Exploring enterprise support pathways
OnlyOffice and Online Collaboration
- Options for deploying the document server
- Leveraging real-time collaboration tools
- Connecting with existing storage platforms (Nextcloud, ownCloud)
- Capabilities of mobile and web clients
- Integrating LDAP and Single Sign-On (SSO)
Interoperability and Integration
- Connecting email and calendar systems
- Linking with cloud storage providers
- Integrating with Document Management Systems (DMS)
- Utilizing APIs and automation features
Migration Planning
- Inventorying and assessing current documents
- Selecting and executing pilot group tests
- Implementing phased rollout strategies
- Planning fallback procedures and parallel operations
Training and Support
- Developing user training curricula
- Preparing help desk teams and documentation
- Managing resistance to change
- Tracking adoption rates and user satisfaction
Summary and Implementation Roadmap
Requirements
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office or comparable office applications
- Foundational knowledge of document structures and file administration
- Background in assessing or deploying IT software
Target Audience
- IT Managers and Digital Workplace Teams
- System Administrators overseeing office platform transitions
- CIOs investigating strategies for vendor independence
- Training and Support Personnel
