Introduction to Libre Workspace

Libre Workspace consists of a set of software packages designed to implement a modern cloud infrastructure for companies or individuals. It is based on the following software:

• Debian as the operating system

• Samba DC as the domain controller and Active Directory implementation

• Libre Workspace Portal as the central management software for the Libre Workspace, based on Django and gunicorn

• Nextcloud as the cloud storage solution with integrated groupware

• Collabora Online or OnlyOffice as the online office solution (selectable in the Libre Workspace Portal)

• Jitsi Meet as the video conferencing solution

• Matrix as the chat solution (with element as the web client)

• BorgBackup as the backup solution

• Cinnamon, xrdp and guacamole as the Linux Cloud Desktop solution for the web browser.

• Wordpress for creating websites.

Features

Next to the software components mentioned above, Libre Workspace provides the following features:

• Central management of users, groups (and computers in the future) via the Libre Workspace Portal

• Single Sign-On via OpenID Connect (OIDC)

• 2-Factor Authentication via TOTP (Time-based One-time Password Algorithm) for the Libre Workspace Portal and Nextcloud

• Backups of the whole system via BorgBackup, with a restore function in the web interface

• Automated Updates via the Libre Workspace Portal

• Simple installation and configuration via the Libre Workspace Portal

• Modular design - you can install only the components you need

• REST-API for easy integration with other software

• Data import and export via the Libre Workspace Portal

• Add-on support, including an add-on store for easy installation of additional modules. Add-ons can also be created easily with the integrated add-on creator.

• Adjustable dashboard for easy application access

• Web-Server Configuration inside the web interface for adding additional web applications

• Theming support for the Libre Workspace Portal

• Linux-Client integration for easy user login on Linux clients

• Multiple language support - currently German and English

You can set up Libre Workspace on your own by following the instructions in this documentation via our automated installation.