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Install Acrobat Pro on Terminal Server

Hi

I need to install Acrobat Pro on a Remote Desktop Server for 3 people. There are 20 people using the server but only 3 need the full Adobe product, Reader is already installed there.

I have been researching for about 3 hours but am having difficulty getting a clear picture.

Specifically, which product do I need, the Acrobat DC Pro which you pay for monthly or annually, or Acrobat 2017 Pro which is a one-off payment? And how does the licensing work, if I buy 3 copies of the standalone I will get 3 different license keys, so is there some kind of volume license?

I installed a 7 day trial of the DC Pro on my laptop, when switching user I get a prompt to log in with my Adobe ID, which of course 17 users in the real RDS environment will not want to see. I assume I can deal with this issue (and the license agreement/serial number/key whatever) if I prepare the installation with the Customisation Wizard?

Thanks in advance

Alasdair

efrimpol

You only have to install it one time on the server, but you license it per user. And that can be done via the web. When the first user logs into Adobe, there are redirected to the web where they log in and license the product. Same for 2nd and 3rd user until all the products are properly licensed.

Every user who uses Adobe Pro, either via subscription or full product, must be licensed. You can go the monthly subscription for the cheapest route or as you said, the one-off cost of purchasing 3 full products.

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Alasdairb

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Hello efrimpol,

this worked, I finally found time to do it Wednesday morning. Thanks for your help, sorry for the late reply.

BR

Alasdair

efrimpol

Great news! Glad I was able to guide you to a solution.