Queries on The Adobe PDF Library SDK

Hi,
I have a requirement to merge multiple PDF files to single PDF on AIX 5.3 Server. This is currently done using Itext and Java. But recently we noted that Itext doesn't compress the PDF significantly. Then we tried merging the PDF with Adobe Acrobat Writer(Adobe Standard 8) manually on Desktop (windows Vista). To our surprise the Merged PDF size was less.
So we want to move on to Adobe SDK. Appreciate response on below queries:-
1) Is it possible to use PDF Library SDK to Merge multiple PDF to single one via Java program.
2) As the Program will be run in AIX 5.3 Server which is the version of PDF Library SDK I can use?
3) Can I use PDF Library SDK on server?
4) Is license required to create one target PDF from multiple source PDFs? I presume PDF Library SDK require license.
5) How much is the cost involved in purchasing it. Do i have to buy whole suite as my requirement is only PDF writer?
6) Can I get any support from Adobe for SDK related problems after the purchase of product.
7) I have downloaded, Acrobat 9 SDK. Please suggest how to proceed for finding docs on PDF writer as folder looks ambiguous.
Thanks,
Anu

Thanks lrosenth.
Please help me with the below queries also,
1) Advantage of LiveCycle ES over Adobe PDF Library?
2) Can I use Adobe PDF Library on AIX system and Java?
3) LiveCycle ES family of products :- Is it comes as single license, or can i purchase it based on my requirement of SDK (Only PDF Merge & Compresssion) ?
4) LiveCycle ES family of products:- Will it work with Java and AIX.
Depending on your reply i will raise license request for either LiveCycle ES / Adobe PDF Library .
Best Regards,
Anu

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