Package Update Schedule

WebStore package updates are aligned with typical Adobe usage patterns.

Core Applications

The following applications are updated regularly:

• • • Acrobat
    • Photoshop
    • Illustrator
    • Premiere Pro

Other Adobe Applications

Additional Adobe application packages are updated:

• • • less frequently
    • OR upon request

Acrobat Security Updates

Adobe releases Acrobat security updates frequently.

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Ongoing Acrobat updates are best managed using:

- Adobe Remote Update Manager (RUM)

See:

• • • [Acrobat Enterprise Release Notes](Acrobat Enterprise Release Notes — Acrobat-Acrobat Reader Release Notes)

Managing Ongoing Updates

WebStore Adobe packages are intended primarily for:

• • • initial installation
    • managed deployment workflows

Ongoing updates should be handled through:

• • • Remote Update Manager (RUM)
    • SCCM
    • Munki
    • Endpoint management tools

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Package downloads may not always reflect the latest Adobe security release immediately.

Recommended Deployment Approach

1. 1. 1. Deploy Adobe applications using WebStore packages
      2. Use:
         • Adobe Remote Update Manager (RUM)
      3. Maintain regular Adobe update cycles

Benefits include:

• • • faster security patching
    • reduced reinstall requirements
    • lower IT maintenance overhead

NU Self-Service Packages

Self-Service Package Offer

• • • NU Self-Service Installation Packages

These packages allow end users to:

• • • install Adobe applications
    • update applications directly
    • access the Adobe Apps Panel

Included Packages

The Self-Service offer includes:

• • • Creative Cloud Desktop
    • Acrobat

Installing:

• • • Creative Cloud Desktop → provides access to all licensed Creative Cloud apps
    • Acrobat → installs both Acrobat and Creative Cloud Desktop

Why Use Self-Service Packages?

Self-Service packages are recommended for departments that:

• • • do not centrally manage Adobe updates
    • want lower Adobe maintenance overhead
    • want users to manage their own Adobe applications

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Self-Service packages allow Adobe applications to update automatically and help prevent application failures caused by outdated software.

Managed Package Behavior

Managed Adobe packages:

• • • disable end-user app installation
    • disable Adobe automatic updates
    • require IT-managed update workflows

Users will see:

“You don’t have access to manage apps”

when managed packages are installed.

See:

• • • Adobe Creative Cloud SDL and NU Package Distribution

Package Deployment Resources

Adobe Unified Installer Information

Adobe Reader and Acrobat now use a unified installer.

Deployment considerations:

• • • Unified Installer Documentation

Acrobat Deployment Resources

• • • Acrobat Enterprise Deployment Guide
    • Adobe Enterprise Deployment Planning

Licensing Compatibility

The University of Illinois uses Adobe Continuous Licensing.

If migrating from other Acrobat licensing models:

• • • review the:
      • Adobe Compatibility Matrix

More information about Adobe NU and SDL packages:

• • • Adobe Creative Cloud SDL and NU Package Distribution
    • Adobe, Shared Device Licensing Deployment Guide
    • Adobe, Named User Licensing
    • Endpoint Services, Adobe Creative Cloud

More Adobe resources:

• • • Adobe Software at WebStore
    • Adobe Login and Installation
    • Adobe Creative Cloud- Troubleshooting
    • Endpoint Services, MECM, Unified Acrobat DC/Acrobat Reader DC Installer

Questions

For questions regarding Adobe package deployment:

• • • webstore@illinois.edu