Prerequisites for Adobe Connect 9.6 installation with Embedded MSSQL Engine

Question:

What are the prerequisites for Adobe Connect 9.6 installation with Embedded MSSQL Engine ?

Environment :

• Install Adobe Connect 9.6 on a standalone environment
• Install Embedded Database Engine included with the Adobe Connect 9.6 installer on the same machine as the Adobe Connect server

Answer :

• Embedded MSSQL Server installation requires 3.5 SP1 .NET framework as prerequisite to allow installation.
• Microsoft DotNet Framework 4.0 or later is required later post the installation for other functionalities
• DB password Requirements
  -Choose a password which has length 12 or more characters
  -Should contain each of these : One Capital letter, One Small letter, One Number, One Special Char (@, #). Like Adobe00#1234, Breeze00#123 etc.
• Ensure these requirements are met before beginning the installation

Additional Information :

Note: This configuration is recommended to be used only in development environments. In production environments it is recommended to install MSSQL as a separate server for better performance.

Verify the Upgrade Checklist and Tech Specs for full details on 9.6 upgrade requirements.