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 Duration 14 hours

Course Outline

The Open-Source Office Suite Landscape

  • Survey of available open-source alternatives
  • LibreOffice architecture and constituent parts
  • OnlyOffice capabilities and deployment models
  • Collabora Office and other alternative options
  • Comparing strengths and ideal use cases

Evaluation and Selection

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

File Format Compatibility

  • Basics of ODF (OpenDocument Format)
  • Support for Microsoft Office file formats
  • PDF integration and export features
  • Managing complex documents and macros
  • Migration assessment and corrective actions

Deployment Strategies

  • Desktop installation techniques
  • Group Policy and centralized administration
  • Silent installation and packaging methods
  • Configuration profiles and templates
  • Update and patch management procedures

LibreOffice In-Depth Analysis

  • Features of Writer, Calc, Impress, and Base
  • Customization and extension administration
  • Template creation and distribution
  • Integration with LDAP and authentication systems
  • Enterprise support availability

OnlyOffice and Online Collaboration

  • Deployment options for the Document server
  • Real-time collaboration capabilities
  • Integration with existing storage (Nextcloud, ownCloud)
  • Mobile and web client features
  • LDAP and SSO integration

Interoperability and Integration

  • Email and calendar synchronization
  • Connections to cloud storage providers
  • Integration with document management systems
  • API and automation potential

Migration Planning

  • Inventory and evaluation of existing documents
  • Selection and execution of pilot groups
  • Phased rollout approaches
  • Planning for fallback and parallel operations

Training and Support

  • Development of user training curricula
  • Help desk readiness and documentation
  • Strategies for managing resistance
  • 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 administration
  • Background in IT software assessment or deployment

Intended Audience

  • IT Managers and Digital Workplace Teams
  • System Administrators preparing for office transitions
  • CIOs examining strategies for vendor independence
  • Training and Support Personnel

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