
ADOBE CONNECT 6.0
Technical Overview
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Hosting Acrobat Connect Add-in
Adobe Acrobat Connect Add-in is a version of Flash Player that includes enhanced features for Acrobat Connect
Professional. When Acrobat Connect Add-in is required, it’s downloaded from an Adobe server in a seamless
process that is hidden to the user. However, if your organization doesn’t allow employees to download software from
external servers, you can host Acrobat Connect Add-in on your own server.
Requirements
System and user requirements
For the latest system requirements, visit the Adobe Connect website at www.adobe.com/go/connect_sysreqs_en.
Bandwidth requirements
The Enterprise Server client is Flash Player, which is installed on approximately 98% of web browsers. Because
participants don’t need to download software, obtaining the meeting client does not affect the network. Enterprise
Server offers an Acrobat Connect Add-In—an enhanced version of Flash Player that adds features to the meeting
experience, but is not required to host or attend a meeting.
Enterprise Server optimizes communications and reduces bandwidth through the following mechanisms:
TCP-based streaming All rich content including audio, video, screen sharing, and software simulations is streamed.
Optimal data stream delivery Using adaptive technology, Enterprise Server detects the bandwidth of the client and
delivers the optimal data stream.
Compressed content Regardless of the bandwidth available, Flash content is highly compressed to reduce the effect
on the network.
Vector graphics Flash graphics, text, animations, and images are automatically resized in the viewing window,
thereby maintaining image quality.
Incremental image differentials When screen sharing and running live video, Enterprise Server sends only incre-
mental image differentials.
Audio control Enterprise Server offers audio options for controlling your existing infrastructure: high-performance
PC to PC (VoIP) or integrated conference calling.
Edge Servers Deploy Connect Edge Server to dramatically increase the efficiency of global network traffic and
improve the quality of service (latency is only to the edge, but lowers network bandwidth use).
In the following figures, the Enterprise Server bandwidth and quality characteristics are detailed under three
common meeting scenarios: 1-to-1 collaborative meeting, 10-person interactive collaborative meeting, and 1-to-
many web seminar.
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