Creative Cloud Packager 1.7: Walk-through for CCT
Packaging
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Rev. 1.7
Workflow for IT Administrators
Packaging Tool
Download CCP from Creative.Adobe.com
Obtain Software
Software downloaded automatically from Creative Cloud by CCP
Package Software
Use Creative Cloud Packager to package software
Deploy Package and Exceptions
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Step 1: Log into Creative.Adobe.com
1.
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Go to http://creative.adobe.com
Step 2: Download Creative Cloud Packager
1.
Choose Deployment Tools
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Step 2: Download Creative Cloud Packager
1.
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Download Creative Cloud
Packager (CCP) in the
appropriate platforms
Step 3: Install Creative Cloud Packager
Launcher Application
Installs the Creative Cloud
Packager
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Step 4: Accept License Agreement for Creative Cloud Packager
Accept the License Agreement
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Step 5: Log in with your VIP Admin Credentials
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Step 5: Log in with your VIP Admin Credentials
adobe-reg@yourcompany.com
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Step 6: Create a Package
Click here
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Step 7: Name and Configure the Package
A
C:\Users\IT_Admin\Desktop
A. Name the package
B. Choose a Save location
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B
Step 7: Name and Configure the Package
C:\Users\IT_Admin\Desktop
C
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C). Choose “Named License”
Step 7: Name and Configure the Package
C:\Users\IT_Admin\Desktop
F
F. Click for Additional
Options
E
E. Choose to have apps &
updates show in the apps
panel
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Step 8: Advanced Configuration Options
Disabling AIR will prevent Community
Help from being installed
If you are wanting to install all
components of CCT you will want to
deselect this option.
\
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Choose how updates are
handled. Option 1 IT controls
and distributes the updates.
Option 2 admin users can
update without IT intervention.
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Step 9: Select Package Language
A) Select Package
Language
27 Languages
are available
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Step 10: Choose Creative Cloud apps to Package
B) Select CC Apps to
package
C) Enable this option to
select and package CS6
applications
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Step 10: Choose Creative Cloud apps to Package
C) Enable this option to
select and package CS6
applications
Indicates item has been
downloaded and is ready to
package
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Option: Packaging Updates only
Click to see available updates
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Note: All CC
patches are
cumulative.
Step 11: Start Packaging
Click to
Package
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Step 12: Package Complete
Top Tip
Creative Cloud applications are large. A full download is over 12GB
To save time, select all the apps and build a Creative Cloud Complete
Package and let them download after you leave for the day.
All of the installers will be cached which will allow you to quickly build
your other packages.
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Step 13: Find the Package Folder
Installers
Exceptions require additional steps
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Build Folder: Installers
Installer
MSI or PKG
file
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Exceptions Folder
Exceptions require additional steps to deploy.
See: Deploying Exceptions
http://www.adobe.com/go/ccp_exceptions
Open the
ExceptionsInfo.txt file
for instructions
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Exceptions
 Muse
 Must be deployed separately on Windows
 For more details about deploying Muse, see:
http://helpx.adobe.com/muse/kb/deploying-muse-enterprise.html
 Acrobat Pro (Windows only)
 Must be deployed separately and before the rest of the CC apps
 Advanced tuning of Acrobat may be done with the Acrobat Customization
Wizard
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Packager Preferences
Click for
Preferences
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Cache folder for Downloads
The Creative Cloud Packager
caches downloads. You can set
your preferred download folder or
purge the download cache to
save disk space.
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Command Line Tools Installed with the Creative Cloud Packager
Windows: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\OOBE\PDApp\CCP\utilities
Mac: Applications/Utilities/Adobe Application Manager/CCP/utilities
XDA*
RUM
Exceptions Deployer Application
Remote Update Manager
 Utility to help push out components
which CCP cannot package
 Remotely update end-user CC
installations
 Apply silently to non-admin users
AUSST
APTEE
Adobe Update Server Setup Tool
 Used to configure an in-house Adobe
Update Server
Adobe Provisioning Toolkit Enterprise
Edition
 Post Serialization
 Re-Serialization
* Found in the main CCP folder
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How do I learn about updates?
Keep up to date with the latest Creative Cloud updates .
..
https://blogs.adobe.com/creativecloudenterpriseupdates
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Appendix 1 : Ports & Troubleshooting
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Ports & Hostnames Required for Creative Cloud Packager
The following host/port combinations may need to be whitelisted in order to package
Creative Cloud for Teams:
License
Validation
Product
Download
Packaging
Services
Language
Support
Adobe ID
Sign-in
ccmdls.adobe.com:443
ims-na1.adobelogin.com:443, 80
ims-prod06.adobelogin.com:443
prod-rel-ffc.oobesaas.adobe.com:443
prod-rel-ffc-ccm.oobesaas.adobe.com:443
lm.licenses.adobe.com:443, 80
ccmdl.adobe.com:80
swupmf.adobe.com:80
swupdl.adobe.com:80
na1r.services.adobe.com: 80, 443
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Problems? Check the CCP Log Files
 Creative Cloud Packager fails and won’t run?
Open the pdapp.log file in a text editor and search for “ERROR” or
“FATAL”
 Windows: %temp%
 Mac OS: ~/Library/Logs/
 Errors running the Creative Cloud Packager?
Open the Package Builder log file in a text editor
 Windows: %temp%
 Mac OS: ~/Library/Logs/
Package Builder log is named as follows:
AdobePBhhmmss_ddmmyy.log where hhmmss_ddmmyy =
hour|minute|second_date|month|year
 View the list of common installation and launch log errors
 http://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/global/installation-launch-log-errorscreative.html
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Appendix 2: Resource Links
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Resources
 Deploying CCT Video
http://tv.adobe.com/watch/creative-suite-in-the-enterprise/deploying-creativecloud-for-teams-with-creative-cloud-packager/
 Creative Cloud Updates Blog
https://blogs.adobe.com/creativecloudenterpriseupdates/
 Creative Cloud Packager Help
http://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/packager.html
 Deploying Exceptions
http://www.adobe.com/go/ccp_exceptions
 Deploying Muse CC 2014 or Adobe Lightroom (Exceptions)
http://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/packager/installing-productsexception-folder.html#If you are installing Adobe Muse or Adobe Lightroom
 Acrobat Enterprise Toolkit
http://www.adobe.com/devnet-docs/acrobatetk/
 Deploying Adobe Acrobat with the Creative Cloud
http://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/packager/deploying-acrobat.html
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Resources
 Deploying Adobe packages with ARD
http://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/packager/deploying-packages-ard.html
 Deploying Adobe packages with SCCM
http://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/packager/deploying-packages-sccm.html
 Deploying Adobe Packages with Third Party Tools
http://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/packager/using-third-party-deploymenttools.html
 Using the Remote Update Manager
(RUM)http://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/packager/using-remoteupdate-manager.html
 Using the Update Server Setup Tool (AUSST)
http://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/packager/update-server-setuptool.html
 Creative Cloud Network Endpoints
http://adobe.com/content/dam/Adobe/en/devnet/creativesuite/pdfs/Servic
eAndSiteURL_List.pdf
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