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 Duration 14 hours

Course Outline

Overview of the Open Source Office Suite Landscape

  • Survey of available open source alternatives
  • Architecture and components of LibreOffice
  • Features and deployment models of OnlyOffice
  • Collabora Office and other viable alternatives
  • Analysis of strengths and specific use cases

Evaluation and Selection Process

  • Assessment of functional requirements
  • Comparative feature analysis against Microsoft Office
  • Total cost of ownership (TCO) evaluation
  • Review of compatibility requirements
  • Licensing and support considerations

File Format Compatibility

  • Core concepts of ODF (OpenDocument Format)
  • Support for Microsoft Office file formats
  • PDF integration and export capabilities
  • Managing complex documents and macros
  • Assessment and remediation strategies for migration

Deployment Strategies

  • Methods for desktop installation
  • Centralized management via Group Policy
  • Silent installation and packaging techniques
  • Creation of configuration profiles and templates
  • Management of updates and patches

In-Depth Look at LibreOffice

  • Features of Writer, Calc, Impress, and Base
  • Customization and extension management
  • Design and distribution of templates
  • Integration with LDAP and authentication systems
  • Enterprise support options

OnlyOffice and Online Collaboration

  • Deployment options for the document server
  • Real-time collaboration features
  • Integration with existing storage platforms (Nextcloud, ownCloud)
  • Capabilities of mobile and web clients
  • Integration with LDAP and SSO

Interoperability and Integration

  • Integration with email and calendar systems
  • Connections to cloud storage providers
  • Integration with document management systems
  • API and automation features

Migration Planning

  • Inventory and assessment of existing documents
  • Selection and execution of pilot groups
  • Strategies for phased rollout
  • Planning for fallback and parallel operation

Training and Support

  • Development of user training curricula
  • Preparation of help desk resources and documentation
  • Strategies for managing resistance to change
  • Measuring adoption rates and user satisfaction

Summary and Implementation Roadmap

Requirements

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office or comparable office suites
  • Foundational knowledge of document formats and file management
  • Background in IT software assessment or deployment processes

Target Audience

  • IT Managers and Digital Workplace Teams
  • System Administrators overseeing office software transitions
  • CIOs strategizing vendor independence
  • Training and Support Personnel

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