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Stock-based Compensation (Schedule of Classification of Compensation Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Jun. 29, 2019 | Jun. 30, 2018 | Jun. 29, 2019 | Jun. 30, 2018
Total stock-based compensation expense | $ 15,234 | $ 16,658 | $ 71,608 | $ 52,015
Sales and marketing |  |  |  |
Total stock-based compensation expense | 5,870 | 4,910 | 25,114 | 14,827
Research and development |  |  |  |
Total stock-based compensation expense | 4,761 | 3,283 | 14,851 | 9,626
General and administrative |  |  |  |
Total stock-based compensation expense | 2,039 | 6,046 | 22,856 | 19,449
License | Cost of Sales [Member] |  |  |  |
Total stock-based compensation expense | 78 | (46) | 448 | (30)
Support and cloud services | Cost of Sales [Member] |  |  |  |
Total stock-based compensation expense | 1,141 | 994 | 3,274 | 3,297
Professional services | Cost of Sales [Member] |  |  |  |
Total stock-based compensation expense | $ 1,345 | $ 1,471 | $ 5,065 | $ 4,846

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