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Course Outline

Open Source Office Suite Landscape

  • Overview of available open source alternatives
  • Architecture and components of LibreOffice
  • Features and deployment models of OnlyOffice
  • Collabora Office and other alternative solutions
  • Comparing strengths and use cases

Evaluation and Selection

  • Assessment of functional requirements
  • Feature comparison with Microsoft Office
  • Total cost of ownership analysis
  • Compatibility requirements analysis
  • Considerations for 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 strategies

Deployment Strategies

  • Desktop installation methods
  • Group Policy and centralized management
  • Silent installation and packaging techniques
  • 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 systems
  • Enterprise support options

OnlyOffice and Online Collaboration

  • Document server deployment options
  • Real-time collaboration features
  • Integration with existing storage solutions (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 curricula
  • Help desk preparation and documentation
  • Strategies for managing resistance to change
  • Measuring adoption rates and satisfaction

Summary and Implementation Roadmap

Requirements

  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office or comparable office suites
  • Basic understanding of document formats and file management practices
  • Experience in IT software evaluation or deployment

Audience

  • IT Managers and Digital Workplace Teams
  • System Administrators planning office suite transitions
  • CIOs evaluating strategies for vendor independence
  • Training and Support Staff
 14 Hours

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