How to Package and Deploy Acrobat DC via SCCM for Multiple Users
Question details
The administrator needs to package and mass-deploy the latest Acrobat DC release to approximately 450 licensed users via Microsoft SCCM.
- Product
- Acrobat DC
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Deploying standalone PDF editing software to multiple users in an enterprise environment using Microsoft SCCM.
- Observed behavior
- The user requires the correct workflow and tools to utilize the Adobe Customization Wizard for a successful mass SCCM rollout.
Verify that you have administrative privileges in Microsoft SCCM and ensure the target client machines meet the minimum system requirements for the Acrobat DC installation.
Deploy Acrobat DC using Adobe Customization Wizard and SCCM
Use Adobe's official enterprise toolkit to pre-configure your Acrobat DC installation package before distributing it through Microsoft SCCM.
To successfully deploy Acrobat DC to a large user base, administrators should utilize the Adobe Customization Wizard to tailor the standalone installer. This ensures consistent licensing, update settings, and feature access across all users.
Navigate to the Adobe Acrobat Enterprise Toolkit (ETK) portal. Download the standalone Acrobat DC installer and the Adobe Customization Wizard.
Open the Adobe Customization Wizard and load your downloaded Acrobat .msi installer. Configure your organization's settings, such as suppressing the EULA, configuring update behaviors, and defining licensing rules.
Save your customized package to generate an .mst transform file. In the Microsoft SCCM console, create a new Application deployment pointing to this customized installer and the transform file.
Deploy the newly created SCCM package to a small pilot device collection. Verify that the software installs silently, licensing is applied properly, and SCCM detection rules register the installation.
Deploy WPS Office as Your Complete Enterprise Document Solution
Managing heavy installations like Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office across hundreds of users can be complex and expensive. WPS Office provides a lightweight, unified suite for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and PDF editing. It is highly compatible, resource-efficient, and easy to deploy across large enterprise environments.
- 1. Download the Package: Obtain the lightweight WPS Office enterprise deployment package from the official portal.
- 2. Configure Silent Install: Set up your SCCM application deployment with standard silent installation parameters.
- 3. Distribute to Users: Deploy the package across your network collections for immediate user access to Office and PDF tools.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Acrobat DC require specific licensing for SCCM mass deployment?
Yes, deploying Acrobat DC to multiple users requires enterprise volume licensing or individually assigned named-user licenses configured via the Adobe Admin Console prior to creating your package.
What should I do if the SCCM deployment fails for certain users?
Review the SCCM client logs, specifically the AppEnforce.log on the failing machines, to identify installation errors, missing prerequisites, or conflicting background processes blocking the installation.
Can I manage Acrobat DC updates centrally after the SCCM deployment?
Yes. You can manage updates either by using the Adobe Update Server Setup Tool (AUSST) or by deploying patches directly through Microsoft SCCM software updates.
