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 Duration 14 hours

Course Outline

The Open Source Office Landscape

  • Survey of current open source alternatives
  • LibreOffice structural components and architecture
  • OnlyOffice capabilities and deployment frameworks
  • Collabora Office and other available options
  • Analyzing strengths and specific use cases

Assessment and Selection Process

  • Defining functional requirements
  • Benchmarking features against Microsoft Office
  • Evaluating total cost of ownership
  • Analyzing compatibility needs
  • Reviewing licensing terms and support models

File Format Interoperability

  • Foundations of ODF (OpenDocument Format)
  • Support for Microsoft Office file types
  • PDF handling and export capabilities
  • Managing complex documents and macros
  • Assessing and fixing migration issues

Implementation Strategies

  • Desktop setup methods
  • Using Group Policy for centralized oversight
  • Packaging for silent installation
  • Creating configuration profiles and templates
  • Handling updates and patches

In-Depth Look at LibreOffice

  • Capabilities of Writer, Calc, Impress, and Base
  • Managing extensions and customization
  • Designing and distributing templates
  • Connecting with LDAP and authentication systems
  • Exploring enterprise support choices

OnlyOffice and Online Collaboration

  • Deploying the Document Server
  • Features for real-time teamwork
  • Linking with storage systems (Nextcloud, ownCloud)
  • Capabilities for mobile and web clients
  • Integrating LDAP and SSO

Interoperability and System Integration

  • Connecting with email and calendar systems
  • Linking to cloud storage providers
  • Integrating with document management systems
  • Leveraging APIs and automation tools

Migration Roadmapping

  • Auditing and evaluating current documents
  • Selecting and running pilot groups
  • Developing phased rollout plans
  • Planning for fallback and parallel operations

Education and Ongoing Support

  • Developing user training programs
  • Preparing help desks and documentation
  • Strategies for managing resistance to change
  • Tracking adoption rates and satisfaction

Overview and Implementation Plan

Requirements

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office or comparable office software
  • General grasp of document types and file administration
  • Background in assessing or deploying IT software

Intended Participants

  • IT Directors and Digital Workplace Groups
  • System Administrators managing office platform transitions
  • CIOs exploring strategies for vendor independence
  • Training and Customer Support Personnel

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Price per participant

Provisional Upcoming Courses (Require 5+ participants)

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