Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Operators, administrators, and architects for VMware Horizon should enroll in this course. These individuals are responsible for the creation, maintenance, or delivery of remote and virtual desktop services. Additional duties can include the implementation, support, and administration of an organization's end-user computing infrastructure. Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Recognize the features and benefits of VMware Horizon Use VMware vSphere to create VMs to be used as desktops for VMware Horizon Create and optimize Windows VMs to create VMware Horizon desktops Install and configure Horizon Agent on Horizon desktop Configure and manage the VMware Horizon Client⢠systems and connect the client to a VMware Horizon desktop Configure, manage, and entitle desktop pools of full VMs Configure, manage, and entitle pools of instant-clone desktops Create and use Remote Desktop Services (RDS) desktops and application pools Monitor the VMware Horizon environment using Horizon Console Dashboard and Horizon Help Desk Tool Identify Horizon Connection Server installation, architecture, and requirements. Describe the authentication and certification options for a VMware Horizon environment Recognize the integration process and benefits of VMware Workspace ONE Access⢠and Horizon 8 Discuss performance and scalability options available in Horizon 8 Describe different security options for the Horizon environment Describe the features and functions of App Volumes and Dynamic Environment Manager Demonstrate the architectures of App Volumes and Dynamic Environment Manager Install and configure App Volumes Create and deploy Application Packages and writable volumes Install and configure Dynamic Environment Manager Manage application configurations, user environment settings, and personalization settings This five-day accelerated, hands-on training course is a blend of VMware Horizon© 8: Skills for Virtual Desktop Management, VMware Horizon 8: Infrastructure Administration, and VMware App Volumes?, and VMware Dynamic Environment Manager?. Eight days of content are taught in five-days of extending learning.This training collection gives you the hands-on skills to deliver virtual desktops and applications through a single virtual desktop infrastructure platform. You build on your skills in configuring and managing VMware Horizon 8 through a combination of lecture and hands-on labs. You learn how to configure and deploy pools of virtual machines and how to provide a customized desktop environment to end-users.You learn how to install and configure a virtual desktop infrastructure platform. You learn how to install and configure VMware Horizon© Connection Server? and VMware Unified Access Gateway?. You also learn how to configure a load balancer for use with Horizon and how to establish Cloud Pod Architecture.Additionally, you learn how to use App Volumes to deliver applications and data to desktops and users in seconds and at scale. You gain skills in managing application life cycles from installation to update and replacement. You also learn how to use Dynamic Environment Manager to provide personalization and dynamic policy configuration across virtual, physical, and cloud-based environments to simplify end-user profile management. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives Introduction to VMware Horizon Recognize the features and benefits of Horizon Describe the conceptual and logical architecture of VMware Horizon Introduction to Use Case Define a use case for your virtual desktop and application infrastructure Convert customer requirements to use-case attributes vSphere for Horizon 8 Explain basic virtualization concepts Use vSphere Client to access your vCenter Server system and VMware ESXi? hosts Create, provision, and remove a virtual machine VMware Horizon Desktops Create a Windows and a Linux virtual machine using vSphere Optimize and prepare Windows and Linux virtual machines to set up VMware Horizon desktop VMs VMware Horizon Agents Outline the configuration choices when installing Horizon Agent on Windows and Linux virtual machines Create a gold master for Windows Horizon desktops VMware Horizon Pools Identify the steps to set up a template for desktop pool deployment List the steps to add desktops to the Horizon Connection Server inventory Compare dedicated-assignment and floating-assignment pools Outline the steps to create an automated pool Define user entitlement Explain the hierarchy of global, pool-level, and user-level policies VMware Horizon Client Options Describe the different clients and their benefits Access the VMware Horizon desktop using various VMware Horizon clients and HTML Configure integrated printing, USB redirection, and the shared folders option Configure session collaboration and media optimization for Microsoft Teams Creating and Managing Instant-Clone Desktop Pools List the advantages of instant clones Explain the provisioning technology used for instant-clone desktop pools Set up an automated pool of instant clones Push updated images to instant-clone desktop pools Creating RDS Desktop and Application Pools Explain the difference between an RDS desktop pool and an automated pool Compare and contrast an RDS session host pool, a farm, and an application pool Create an RDS desktop pool and an application pool Access RDS desktops and application from Horizon Client Use the instant clone technology to automate the build-out of RDSH farms Configure load-balancing for RDSHs on a farm Monitoring VMware Horizon Monitor the status of the VMware Horizon components using the Horizon Administrator console dashboard Monitor desktop sessions using the HelpDesk tool Horizon Connection Server Recognize VMware Horizon reference architecture Identify the Horizon Connection Server supported features Identify the recommended system requirements for Horizon Connection Server Configure the Horizon event database Outline the steps for the initial configuration of Horizon Connection Server Discuss the ADAM database as a critical component of the Horizon Connection Server installation VMware Horizon Authentication and Certificates Compare the authentication options that Horizon Connection Server supports Describe the Smartcard authentication options that Horizon Connection Server supports Outline the steps to create a VMware Horizon administrator and custom roles Describe the roles available in a VMware Horizon environment Explain the role that certificates play for Horizon Connection Server Install and configure certificates for Horizon Connection Server Install and configure True SSO in a VMware Horizon environment Workspace ONE Access and Virtual Application Management Recognize the features and benefits of Workspace ONE Access Recognize the Workspace ONE Access console features Explain identity management in Workspace ONE Access Explain access management in Workspace ONE Access Describe the Workspace ONE Access directory integration Describe the Workspace ONE Access directory integration Deploy virtual applications with Workspace services VMware Horizon Performance and Scalability Describe the purpose of a replica connection server Explain how multiple Horizon Connection Server instances in a pod maintain synchronization Describe the 3D rendering options available in VMware Horizon 8 List the steps to configure graphics cards for use in a VMware Horizon environment Configure a load balancer for use in a VMware Horizon environment Explain Horizon Cloud Pod Architecture LDAP replication and VIPA Explain Horizon Cloud Pod Architecture scalability options Managing VMware Horizon Security Explain concepts relevant to secure VMware Horizon connections Describe how to restrict VMware Horizon connections. Discuss the benefits of using Unified Access Gateway List the two-factor authentication options that are supported by Unified Access Gateway List Unified Access Gateway firewall rules Describe the situation in which you might deploy Unified Access Gateway instances with one, two, or three network interfaces Overview of Application and Profile Management Profile Management Application Management Overview of App Volumes App Volumes components App Volumes Installation Overview Requirements Installing and configuring App Volumes Manager Installing the App Volumes agent Working with Application Packages Packaging Applications Maintaining Applications Working with Writable Volumes Default writable volume templates Writable volume policies at creation Updating and rescanning writable volumes Working with AppStacks Enabling AppStacks Creating and provisioning AppStacks Assigning and updating AppStacks Overriding precedence in AppStacks Overview of Dynamic Environment Manager Features and benefits VMware Dynamic Environment Manager terminology User environment settings and scope User profile scenarios Install VMware Dynamic Environment Manager Infrastructure and system requirements VMware Dynamic Environment Manager Agent (FlexEngine) requirements Group Policy configuration Management Console configuration Management Console User Interface Personalize User Profile User environment configuration Application Configuration Management Predefined and user-customized application settings Using Application Profiler Using the Self-Support Tool Using the Helpdesk Support Tool VMware Horizon Smart Policies Scope of VMware Horizon Smart Policies Configure VMware Horizon Smart Policies settings Define Smart Policies conditions Additional course details:Notes Delivery by TDSynex, Exit Certified and New Horizons an VMware Authorised Training Centre (VATC) Nexus Humans VMware Horizon 8: Deploy and Manage plus App Volumes Fast Track training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the VMware Horizon 8: Deploy and Manage plus App Volumes Fast Track course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.
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Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM) is commonly used to help establish safe minimum levels of maintenance, determine changes to operating procedures and help establish maintenance regimes and plans. Successful implementation can result in cost savings, machine uptime and improved risk management. But the devil's in the detail - how can you achieve these benefits and successfully implement RCM in your organisation? This programme will help you do just that. Note: this is a purely indicative outline. The content, duration, objectives and material used can all be adapted to match your specific requirements. To provide a better understanding of RCM, particularly: What, why, how and who? Opportunities and benefits Risks Cost effectiveness Note: this is a purely indicative outline. The content, duration, objectives and material used can all be adapted to match your specific requirements. 1 What is maintenance? Why maintain? Traditional maintenance methods Common current practices and trends 2 What is Reliability Centred Maintenance? Its history Its development Current usage Where can it be cost-effective? 3 How does it work? Basic features Key criteria Maintenance options Key outcomes 4 Making the business case and preparing the strategy Identifying and quantifying current risks Identifying and quantifying current costs Motivating decision-makers Identifying and empowering those who have to deliver the results Educating / gaining buy-in from interested parties 5 Implementation Identify business functions Prioritise functions Verify correct usage Identify failure modes Identify the consequences of failure Understand the failure process Specify the appropriate maintenance action(s) 6 Ongoing requirements Monitoring Recording Analysis Continuous re-evaluation 7 Open discussion Sharing experience and addressing specific issues of interest to participants Course review Close