How to Download and Deploy Adobe Acrobat Reader 9 for Free

Are you looking for an efficient method to deploy Adobe Acrobat Reader 9 on multiple computers? In this article, we will guide you through the process of downloading and deploying Adobe Acrobat Reader 9 using Citrix XenApp. This tutorial is applicable to both Windows Server 2003 and Server 2008.

To begin, open your browser and navigate to 'www.adobe.com'(http://www.adobe.com). Click on the 'Get Adobe Reader' button (Figure 1) to start the download process. You will be redirected to a page where you can select the operating system and language that matches your XenApp server.

Once you have selected the correct options, click on the 'Continue' button (Figure 7). This will initiate the download of Adobe Acrobat Reader 9. To proceed with the deployment, follow these steps:

1. Click on the link for Adobe enterprise deployment tools in the second e-mail from Adobe.

2. Save the file to the server's desktop (Figure 9).

3. Scroll down and click 'Download' (Figure 8).

To customize the installation package, you can use the Adobe Customization Wizard. This tool allows you to remove additional menu items using JavaScript and install the customized file on your XenApp server.

Before distributing the free Adobe Acrobat Reader version 9, you need to sign up with Adobe to obtain a license agreement. This is because Adobe requires any entity that will install the program for multiple users to agree to the Adobe Reader Distribution Agreement.

It's worth noting that there are over 600 free viewers available on the market, which allow the viewing of PDF files. However, these alternatives may not retain formatting for the file being transferred as efficiently as Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.

In this tutorial, we tested two versions of XenApp: Citrix XenApp 5 for Windows Server 2008 Platinum (x86) and Citrix XenApp 5 for Server 2003 Platinum (x86) with Hotfix Rollup Package 3. While the process may be less time-consuming to download the free Acrobat Reader and use that MSI file, Adobe's requirements necessitate the agreement to their distribution terms.

By following these steps, you can successfully deploy Adobe Acrobat Reader 9 on multiple computers using Citrix XenApp. This will enable your users to view and interact with PDF files efficiently, without compromising on formatting or quality.

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