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 Duration 14 hours

Course Outline

The Open-Source Office Suite Ecosystem

  • Survey of available open-source alternatives
  • LibreOffice architecture and core components
  • OnlyOffice features and deployment models
  • Collabora Office and other alternative solutions
  • Comparison of strengths and applicable use cases

Assessment and Selection

  • Evaluation of functional requirements
  • Feature comparison against Microsoft Office
  • Analysis of total cost of ownership
  • Review of compatibility requirements
  • Consideration of licensing and support terms

File Format Compatibility

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

Deployment Approaches

  • Methods for desktop installation
  • Utilization of Group Policy and centralized management
  • Silent installation and software packaging
  • Creation of configuration profiles and templates
  • Management of updates and patches

LibreOffice In-Depth Analysis

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

OnlyOffice and Online Collaboration

  • Document server deployment configurations
  • Real-time collaboration capabilities
  • Integration with existing storage platforms (Nextcloud, ownCloud)
  • Mobile and web client functionalities
  • Integration of LDAP and SSO

Interoperability and System Integration

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

Migration Planning

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

Training and Support Framework

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

Summary and Implementation Roadmap

Requirements

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office or comparable office suites
  • Fundamental knowledge of document formats and file management
  • Practical experience in evaluating or deploying IT software

Target Audience

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

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