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Adobe CONNECT - User Manual

Adobe CONNECT
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Migration, installation et conguration
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CONNECT
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Summary

Notices légales

Chapter 1: Preparation of Migration, Installation, and Configuration

Installation Requirements

Specifies the necessary hardware, software, and user environment for a successful Adobe Connect installation.

Port Configuration

Details TCP ports required for external user connections and internal server communication for Adobe Connect.

Supported Configurations

Outlines the compatible database and server configurations supported by Adobe Connect.

Supported Flash Media Gateway Deployments

Lists supported deployments for Flash Media Gateway, essential for Universal Voice functionality.

Supported LDAP Directory Servers

Identifies LDAP directory servers certified for integration with Adobe Connect for user authentication.

Supported Content Storage Devices

Specifies the NAS and SAN devices compatible with Adobe Connect for storing content.

Migration Paths

Overview of available migration paths for upgrading Adobe Connect versions.

Migration Procedure to Adobe Connect 8

Step-by-step guide for migrating to Adobe Connect version 8.

Informing Users About Migration

Guidelines for communicating migration plans to users.

File Backup

Procedures for creating backups of critical Adobe Connect application files and configuration settings.

Upgrade from SQL Server 2005 Express Edition

Guidance on migrating the integrated database from SQL Server Express Edition to SQL Server 2008.

Adobe Connect Technical Overview

A high-level explanation of Adobe Connect's technical architecture, components, and services.

Chapter 2: Adobe Connect Installation

Executing the Installation Program

Step-by-step instructions for running the Adobe Connect installer application and proceeding through setup.

Installing Telephony Adapters

Information on selecting and installing integrated telephony adapters during the Adobe Connect installation process.

Installation Verification

Procedures to verify that Adobe Connect has been successfully installed and is functioning correctly.

Connecting to Adobe Connect Central

Steps to access and confirm connectivity to the Adobe Connect Central web interface.

Verifying Adobe Connect Services

How to check that all essential Adobe Connect Server services are running properly.

Verifying Electronic Notification Functionality

Steps to ensure Adobe Connect can successfully send electronic notifications via email.

Verifying Adobe Presenter Functionality

Testing Adobe Presenter integration by publishing and viewing a PowerPoint presentation.

Verifying Training Module Functionality

Checking if the Adobe Connect Training module is active and operational after installation.

Verifying Meeting Module Functionality

Confirming that the Adobe Connect Meeting module is functioning as expected.

Installing Adobe Connect Edge Server

Executing the Installation Program

Step-by-step guide for running the Adobe Connect Edge Server installer.

Server Uninstallation

Uninstalling Adobe Connect

Procedures for completely removing Adobe Connect from the system.

Uninstalling Adobe Connect Edge Server

Steps required to uninstall the Adobe Connect Edge Server.

Uninstalling Flash Media Gateway

Instructions on how to uninstall the Flash Media Gateway component.

Chapter 3: Deployment and Configuration of Adobe Connect

Configuring Adobe Connect Server via the Application Management Console

Using the console to manage server settings and directory service integration for Adobe Connect.

Deploying Adobe Connect

Initial steps for deploying the Adobe Connect Server within the network environment.

Deploying Adobe Connect Server

Deploying Adobe Connect Server

DNS configuration and mapping for the Adobe Connect Server deployment.

Deploying an Adobe Connect Server Cluster

Instructions for setting up a high-availability cluster of Adobe Connect servers.

Cluster Deployment Configuration

Verifying Load Balancing and Meeting Failover

Testing cluster failover mechanisms and load balancing for meeting stability.

Verifying Content Replication

Confirming that content is accurately replicated across all nodes in a cluster.

Deploying Adobe Connect Edge Server

Adobe Connect Edge Server Installation Procedure

Step-by-step guide for installing Adobe Connect Edge Server across different geographical regions.

Configuring the Edge Server

Configuring the Origin Server

Setting up the origin server and defining external Edge Server names for proper communication.

Integration into a Directory Service

Introduction to Directory Service Integration

Understanding the benefits of integrating Adobe Connect with LDAP for centralized user management.

Presentation of LDAP Directory Structure

Explaining the hierarchical structure and organization of LDAP directories.

Importing Directory Branches

Methods for importing users and groups from specific sections of an LDAP directory.

Importing Users and Groups

Internal and External Users and Groups

Differentiating between users managed internally by Adobe Connect and those imported from external LDAP.

Integrating Adobe Connect with an LDAP Directory

Configuring Adobe Connect to connect and synchronize with an LDAP directory service.

Entering LDAP Server Connection Parameters

Mapping LDAP User Profiles to Adobe Connect

Establishing the correspondence between LDAP user attributes and Adobe Connect user profile fields.

Adding a User Branch

Specifying LDAP branches and filters for importing user data into Adobe Connect.

Mapping LDAP Group Profiles to Adobe Connect

Defining how LDAP group attributes map to Adobe Connect group profiles.

Entering Authentication Parameters

Planning Synchronization

Scheduling and managing the synchronization process between Adobe Connect and the LDAP directory.

Password Management Strategies

Synchronization Recommendations

Best practices for performing synchronization between Adobe Connect and external LDAP directories.

Synchronization Logs

About LDAPS Protocol

Information regarding Adobe Connect's support for the secure LDAPS protocol for directory connections.

Deploying Universal Voice Functionality

Workflow for implementing the Universal Voice feature for audio conferencing integration.

Ports and Protocols for Flash Media Gateway

Configuring Flash Media Gateway Behind a NAT Firewall

Steps to enable Flash Media Gateway communication through a NAT firewall for proper connectivity.

NAT IP Address Modification

Successful Communication Configuration

Verifying Flash Media Gateway's ability to receive packets from a SIP server.

Flash Media Gateway Connection Level Configuration

Deploying Flash Media Gateway on a Server Cluster

Instructions for deploying Flash Media Gateway in a clustered server environment.

Resolving Universal Voice Functionality Issues

Deploying Integrated Telephony Adapters

Information on installing various integrated telephony adapters for Adobe Connect audio conferencing.

Avaya Telephony Adapter

InterCall Telephony Adapter

Verifying and configuring the InterCall telephony adapter for audio conferencing.

MeetingOne Telephony Adapter

PGi (NA) Telephony Adapter

Verifying and configuring the PGi NA telephony adapter for audio conferencing.

PGi (EMEA) Telephony Adapter

Verifying and configuring the PGi EMEA telephony adapter for audio conferencing.

Hiding Flash Media Gateway User in Participant List

Shared Storage Configuration

About Shared Storage

Understanding the functionality and benefits of shared storage for Adobe Connect content.

Possible Shared Storage Configurations

Outlines different configurations for shared storage, including content caching strategies.

Managing Disk Space on Adobe Connect Servers

Managing Disk Space on Shared Storage Devices

Procedures for checking and managing available disk space on shared storage devices connected to Adobe Connect.

Clearing the Edge Server Cache

Creating a scheduled task to clear the Edge Server cache to optimize performance.

Configuring Help and Resource Links

Adding Support and Status Links to the Help Menu

Customizing the help menu with links to status pages and support resources.

Redirecting Links to Adobe Connect Central Resources

Changing default links on the Adobe Connect Central homepage to custom URLs.

Account Notification Settings

Defining Monthly Report Send Time

Setting the specific time for receiving monthly account capacity and performance reports.

Defining Capacity Thresholds

Session Timeout Configuration

PDF-SWF Conversion

Using the Share module for PDF documents and their automatic conversion to Flash format.

PDF-SWF Conversion Configuration

Integration with Microsoft Live Communications Server 2005 and Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007

Steps for integrating Adobe Connect with Microsoft communication servers for presence status.

Configuring the Communication Server

Configuring Live Communications Server 2005

Detailed steps to configure LCS 2005 for seamless integration with Adobe Connect.

Configuring Office Communications Server 2007

Configuring OCS 2007 Continued

Final configuration steps for Office Communications Server 2007 to enable presence features.

Adobe Connect Presence Service Configuration

Configuring Communication Clients

Setting up Microsoft communication clients to display presence information from Adobe Connect.

Configuring the Adobe Connect Presence Service

Setting up the presence service to exchange data with communication servers.

Defining Gateway Connection Between Adobe Connect Presence Service and Communication Server

Configuring the SIP gateway connection for the presence service to communicate with servers.

Configuring the custom.ini File

Configuring Adobe Connect Presence Service in a Cluster

Configuring the presence service across multiple nodes in a clustered Adobe Connect environment.

Starting and Stopping Adobe Connect Presence Service

Procedures for managing the Adobe Connect Presence Service using the Start Menu or Services.

Single Sign-On Configuration

About Single Sign-On

Understanding the SSO mechanism for seamless user authentication across multiple applications.

HTTP Header Authentication

Configuring HTTP header authentication for enabling single sign-on in Adobe Connect.

NTLM Authentication (Microsoft NT LAN Manager)

Enabling NTLM authentication for SSO with Windows domain controllers.

Configuring HTTP Header Authentication

Writing Authentication Code

Developing custom code to authenticate users and pass credentials via HTTP headers.

Configuring HTTP Header Authentication with Apache

Adding Configuration Parameters

Configuring a Reverse Proxy in Front of Adobe Connect

Using a Reverse Proxy

Benefits and steps for placing a reverse proxy in front of Adobe Connect for enhanced security and traffic management.

Configuring a Reverse Proxy

Example configuration for a non-SSL reverse proxy using Apache HTTP Server.

Configuring a Reverse Proxy Continued

Chapter 4: Strategies

SSL Protocol (Secure Sockets Layer)

Implementing SSL to secure Adobe Connect communications and protect data integrity.

Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)

Configuring PKI for client authentication and verifying user identities.

SSL Support Overview

SSL Solution (Hardware and Software)

Options for implementing SSL, including hardware accelerators and native support.

PKI Requirements

Implementing Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)

Detailed steps for implementing a PKI solution using an F5 BIG-IP LTM proxy.

Configuring the LDAP Directory Server

Defining Adobe Connect Connection Strategy

Configuring Adobe Connect to use email addresses as user login identifiers for consistency.

Configuring a Certificate Authority Server

Setting up a Certificate Authority server to manage client certificate requests and verification.

Configuring Adobe Connect for HTTP Header Authentication

Securing the Infrastructure

Network Security

Protecting Adobe Connect communications through firewalls, network segmentation, and DMZs.

Database Server Security

Creating Service Accounts

Setting up dedicated service accounts for Adobe Connect and SQL Server for enhanced security.

Chapter 5: Administration of Adobe Connect

Starting and Stopping Servers

Procedures for managing the startup and shutdown of Adobe Connect servers and associated services.

Stopping Connect via the Start Menu

Starting Connect via the Start Menu

Steps to start Adobe Connect servers using the Start Menu options.

Stopping Connect via the Services Window

Procedures for stopping Adobe Connect services via the Windows Services console.

Starting Connect via the Services Window

Procedures for starting Adobe Connect services via the Windows Services console.

Stopping Connect via the Command Line

Starting Connect via the Command Line

Commands to start Adobe Connect services using the command prompt.

Starting and Stopping Adobe Connect Presence Service

Managing the Adobe Connect Presence Service using the Start Menu or Services.

Starting and Stopping Telephony Service

Starting and Stopping Flash Media Gateway

Managing Flash Media Gateway services using the Services console or command line.

Starting and Stopping Flash Media Gateway via Command Line

Starting and Stopping Adobe Connect Edge Server

Managing Adobe Connect Edge Server via Start Menu, Services, or command line.

Starting Adobe Connect Edge Server via Services Window

Stopping Adobe Connect Edge Server via Command Line

Commands to stop Adobe Connect Edge Server services using the command prompt.

Starting Adobe Connect Edge Server via Command Line

Commands to start Adobe Connect Edge Server services using the command prompt.

Managing and Controlling Log Files

About Log Files

Understanding the purpose, location, and content of Adobe Connect log files for troubleshooting.

Configuring Log Files

Using Apache log4j configuration files to customize logging behavior and settings.

Log File Entry Example

An example entry from the access.log file, illustrating its structure and fields.

Log File Formats

Log File Fields

Details the various fields present in access.log and error.log entries and their meanings.

Log File Fields Continued

Comment and Status Fields Entries

Explains x-comment and x-status fields used to denote event type and severity in log entries.

Log File Fields Continued

Log File Fields Continued

Log File Fields Continued

Log File Fields Continued

Disk Space Management

About Disk Space Management

Understanding Adobe Connect's disk space requirements and methods for monitoring available space.

Managing Disk Space on Adobe Connect Servers

Procedures for managing disk space on Adobe Connect servers, including using Adobe Connect Central.

Managing Disk Space on Shared Storage Devices

Checking and managing available disk space on shared storage devices connected to Adobe Connect.

Clearing the Edge Server Cache

Creating a scheduled task to clear the Edge Server cache to optimize performance.

Data Backup

About Data Backup

Identifies the three main categories of data requiring regular backup: content, configuration, and database.

Server File Backup

Procedures for backing up server files, including the content directory and custom.ini.

Database Backup

Methods for backing up the Adobe Connect database using SQL Server tools.

Using SQL Server Management Studio for SQL Server Backup

Using the Command Prompt Window to Back Up SQL Server

Backing up the SQL Server database via the command line using the osql utility.

Custom Report Generation

Star Schema Reporting

Utilizing star schemas with tools like Crystal Reports for generating custom reports on user activity.

SCO Details

Activity Details

Question Details

Answers to Questions

Data related to user answers, including scores, correctness, and response values.

Groups

User Groups

Details on user identifiers, group relationships, and account IDs within Adobe Connect.

User

Information about user logins, names, emails, and recent session activity.

Custom Field Names

Mapping for custom fields used in user profiles for extended data tracking.

Cost Centers

Creating Custom Reports from Inherited Database Views

Using inherited database views to create custom reports on user and content data.

Displaying Database View Relationships

Visualizing the relationships between different database views for reporting purposes.

EXT_TRANSACTIONS

EXT_TRANSACTIONS_VIEWS

EXT_USERS

Information about users and their associated profile attributes, including custom fields.

EXT_USER_FIELDS

EXT_USER_GROUPS

Data mapping users to their respective groups and group memberships.

EXT_OBJECTS

Adobe CONNECT Specifications

General IconGeneral
Supported Operating SystemsWindows, macOS, Linux
Mobile AppsiOS, Android
LicenseProprietary
DeveloperAdobe Inc.
Primary UseWeb conferencing
FeaturesScreen sharing, recording, breakout rooms
IntegrationLearning Management Systems (LMS)
Languages SupportedEnglish, French, German, Spanish, Japanese

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