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 Duration 14 hours

Course Outline

Open-Source Office Suite Landscape

  • Survey of existing open-source alternatives
  • LibreOffice architecture and key components
  • OnlyOffice capabilities and deployment methods
  • Collabora Office and other potential solutions
  • Analyzing strengths and applicable use cases

Evaluation and Selection

  • Assessment of functional requirements
  • Feature comparison against Microsoft Office
  • Analysis of total cost of ownership
  • Evaluation of compatibility needs
  • Considerations regarding licensing and support

File Format Compatibility

  • Basics of ODF (OpenDocument Format)
  • Support for Microsoft Office formats
  • PDF integration and export possibilities
  • Managing complex documents and macros
  • Migration evaluation and corrective measures

Deployment Strategies

  • Methods for desktop installation
  • Utilizing Group Policy for centralized management
  • Silent installation techniques and packaging
  • Creating configuration profiles and templates
  • Managing updates and patches

LibreOffice Detailed Analysis

  • Features of Writer, Calc, Impress, and Base
  • Customization and extension management
  • Designing and distributing templates
  • Integration with LDAP and authentication systems
  • Options for enterprise support

OnlyOffice and Online Collaboration

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

Interoperability and Integration

  • Connecting email and calendar systems
  • Links with cloud storage providers
  • Integration with document management systems
  • API and automation capabilities

Migration Planning

  • Inventory and assessment of current documents
  • Selecting and executing pilot groups
  • Phased rollout methodologies
  • Planning for fallbacks and parallel operations

Training and Support

  • Developing user training curricula
  • Preparing help desks and documentation
  • Strategies for managing resistance
  • Measuring adoption rates and satisfaction

Summary and Implementation Roadmap

Requirements

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office or comparable office suites
  • Foundational understanding of document formats and file management
  • Background in evaluating or deploying IT software

Target Audience

  • IT Directors and Digital Workplace Groups
  • System Administrators overseeing office transitions
  • Chief Information Officers assessing vendor independence
  • Training and Support Personnel

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