This message is for all Adobe Connect Pro (aka Breeze) users in ANR and potential users.

First, UCD's Adobe Connect server along with others in the campus Data Center will be down for maintenance M-Th 6-7am September 14-17.

Second, this same server will be replaced in the coming weeks by a server hosted by Adobe.

Communication Services has arranged for continued Adobe Connect Pro use for all ANR faculty and staff with similar access and availability.

There will be a period of transition as the campus and I get used to the new system, identify the differences and training resources. Those with host accounts now will automatically have their online rooms and content moved to the new server. The old server will continue to function for the sake of delivering content that cannot immediately be transfered to the new location.

This change will also provide an upgrade from the current version 6 to 7 with these enhancements:

• Recorded meetings can be edited by the meeting room owner and also downloaded.
• Access will be via your ANR Portal, simplifying the login process.
• System reliability will be backed by redundant servers.
• Meetings can have breakout rooms where participants can break into smaller discussion groups and then rejoin the larger body.
• 46 tutorials produced by Adobe will cover basic and advanced features.
• Timely upgrades (version 8 is in development now).
• The Events feature will allow you to set up automatic reminder emails and even post-event "thank you" emails.