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 Duration 14 hours

Course Outline

Overview of the Open-Source Office Suite Landscape

  • Survey of available open-source alternatives
  • LibreOffice architecture and core components
  • OnlyOffice features and deployment models
  • Collabora Office and other available options
  • Analysis of comparative strengths and use cases

Evaluation and Selection

  • Assessment of functional requirements
  • Feature comparison against Microsoft Office
  • Total cost of ownership analysis
  • Analysis of compatibility requirements
  • Licensing and support considerations

File Format Compatibility

  • Fundamentals of ODF (OpenDocument Format)
  • Support for Microsoft Office formats
  • PDF integration and export capabilities
  • Managing complex documents and macros
  • Migration assessment and remediation strategies

Deployment Strategies

  • Desktop installation methodologies
  • Group Policy and centralized management
  • Silent installation and packaging techniques
  • Configuration profiles and template management
  • Update and patch management

LibreOffice In-Depth Analysis

  • 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
  • Connections to cloud storage providers
  • Integration with document management systems
  • 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 operations

Training and Support

  • Development of user training curricula
  • Help desk preparation 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
  • Experience in IT software assessment or deployment

Target Audience

  • IT Managers and Digital Workplace Teams
  • System Administrators orchestrating office suite transitions
  • CIOs assessing strategies for vendor independence
  • Training and Support Staff

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