Skip to content

Adobe Update Approach – Important Change

To better support the increasing frequency of Adobe security updates, we are updating how Adobe application updates are delivered.

Adobe is currently releasing updates—particularly for Acrobat—multiple times per month. Maintaining fully up-to-date installation packages at this frequency is no longer practical or necessary for most environments.

What’s Changing

  • Adobe packages in the WebStore are intended for initial installation
  • Ongoing updates should be performed using Adobe Remote Update Manager (RUM)
  • Packages may not always reflect the latest security updates immediately
  1. Install Adobe applications using the WebStore package
  2. Use RUM to keep applications up to date

This approach ensures:

  • Faster access to critical security updates
  • Less need to reinstall applications
  • Reduced administrative overhead

Package Update Schedule

To better align with actual usage:

  • Core applications (e.g., Acrobat, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro) will be updated regularly
  • Other Adobe application packages will be updated less frequently or upon request
  • Acrobat security updates may be released more frequently and are best handled via RUM

For Environments Without Central Management

If you are not using SCCM, Munki, or another management tool:

  • RUM can be run locally on a schedule (e.g., weekly)
  • See: Using Adobe Remote Update Manager (RUM) for setup instructions

Why This Change

This update model reflects how Adobe now delivers updates:

  • More frequent releases
  • Increased focus on security patches
  • Better support for automated update workflows

Moving to RUM-based updates allows systems to stay current without requiring repeated package downloads and installs.

Need Help?

If you need assistance setting up RUM or determining the best approach for your environment, please contact us through the usual support channels.