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Course Outline
The Landscape of Open Source Project Management
- The evolution of project management tools.
- Taiga: A platform focused on agile development.
- OpenProject: A comprehensive enterprise solution.
- Focalboard: Flexible management for tasks and Kanban boards.
- Other alternatives, including Redmine, Tuleap, and Wekan.
Evaluating and Selecting the Right Platform
- Comparative feature analysis against Jira and Asana.
- Support for agile versus traditional methodologies.
- Considerations regarding scalability and performance.
- Differences in licensing and support models.
- Analysis of the total cost of ownership.
Deploying and Configuring Taiga
- Architecture and system requirement overview.
- Installation using Docker.
- Setup of Scrum and Kanban boards.
- Managing user stories, sprints, and backlogs.
- Utilizing Wiki and documentation features.
Deploying and Exploring OpenProject Features
- Installation methods, including Docker, packages, and manual setup.
- Defining work package types and custom fields.
- Using Gantt charts and timeline views.
- Tracking costs and managing budgets.
- Managing multiple projects and portfolios.
Deploying and Utilizing Focalboard
- Differences between personal and team server modes.
- Customizing board templates.
- Managing properties, filters, and views.
- Capabilities for importing and exporting data.
- Integration with Mattermost.
Managing Users and Permissions
- Configuring role-based access control.
- Integrating with LDAP and SAML.
- Managing team and project memberships.
- Handling guest access and external collaboration.
- Customizing permission granularity.
Integrations and Automation
- Connecting Git repositories.
- Linking CI/CD pipelines.
- Setting up notifications via Slack, Teams, or Rocket.Chat.
- Email integration and ticketing workflows.
- Utilizing REST APIs and webhooks.
Customization and Extensibility
- Creating custom fields and work package types.
- Theming and branding options.
- Exploring plugin and module ecosystems.
- Tailoring workflows to organizational needs.
- Configuring reporting and dashboards.
Migrating from Jira or Asana
- Reviewing data export formats and compatibility.
- Mapping projects, issues, and workflows.
- Implementing user training and change management.
- Adopting phased migration strategies.
- Planning for rollback and parallel operations.
Operations and Maintenance
- Executing backup and disaster recovery procedures.
- Managing upgrade strategies and version control.
- Monitoring and tuning performance.
- Exploring community and commercial support options.
Summary and Implementation Roadmap
Requirements
- Working knowledge of standard project management methodologies.
- Foundational experience in Linux server administration.
- Understanding of both agile and traditional project management practices.
Target Audience
- Project Management Office (PMO) Leaders.
- IT Infrastructure and DevOps Teams.
- Agile Coaches and Scrum Masters.
- Software Development Managers.
14 Hours