App deployment planning

Last updated on Aug 3, 2026

Plan deployment packages by mapping user groups to their application needs before creating packages in Adobe Admin Console.

User group and app deployment details

Each user group with unique requirements needs its own deployment package. Identify the following details for each group:

  • Group name: Labels that clearly identify each user group are for internal use only and don't appear in deployment packages.
  • Primary applications: The applications required by each group.
  • Product identification: The products that provide those applications, including individual products and suite products.
  • Platform requirements: The platform each product runs on: Windows, macOS, or both.

After identifying user groups, define package details based on their requirements.

Package details

Determine your package count and package details during package design:

Package count

Your package count is 1 package if using a single platform and 2 if supporting both Windows and macOS.

Package name

Use a short, descriptive name. If both platforms exist, use a common name and append Windows or macOS to easily identify them.

Note

Package names become folder names on your system, so the same naming constraints apply.

Deployment planning sheet

Use this planning sheet to map your user groups and package details.

Group name

Primary applications needed

Platforms

Package count

Package name(s)

Writers

InDesign

Windows (64-bit)

1

InDesign-only

Photographers

Photoshop

macOS

Windows (32-bit)

2

PhotoMac
PhotoWin

Layout team

Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign

macOS

1

Layout

Web Makers

Dreamweaver, Adobe XD

macOS

Windows (32-bit)

2

WebMac
WebWin