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Duration

5 Days

30 CPD hours

This course is intended for

Tier 1 Operators, administrators, and architects for VMware Horizon

Overview

By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives:
Recognize the features and benefits of VMware Horizon
Define a use case for your virtual desktop and application infrastructure
Use 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 a VMware Horizon desktop
Configure, manage, and entitle desktop pools of full VMs
Configure and manage the VMware Horizon Client systems and connect the client to a VMware Horizon desktop
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 the VMware Horizon Console Dashboard and Horizon Help Desk Tool
Identify VMware Horizon Connection Server installation, architecture, and requirements
Describe the authentication and certificate options for the VMware Horizon environment
Recognize the integration process and benefits of Workspace ONE Accessâ¢ and Horizon 8
Compare the remote display protocols that are available in VMware Horizon
Describe the 3D rendering options available in Horizon 8
Discuss scalability options available in Horizon 8
Describe different security options for the Horizon environment

This five-day course 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 HorizonÂ© 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. Additionally, you learn how to install and configure a virtual desktop infrastructure platform. You learn how to install and configure VMware HorizonÂ© Connection Server?, VMware Unified Access Gateway?, how to configure a load balancer for use with Horizon, and how to establish Cloud Pod Architecture.

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 Horizon

Introduction to Use Case

Convert customer requirements to use-case attributes

Define a use case for your virtual desktop and application infrastructure

vSphere for VMware Horizon

Explain basic virtualization concepts

Use VMware vSphereÂ© Client? to access your VMware vCenter System and VMware ESXi? hosts

Create a Windows virtual machine using vSphere

Create Windows Desktops

Outline the steps to install Horizon Agent on Windows virtual machines

Install Horizon Agent on a Windows virtual Machine

Optimize and prepare Windows virtual machines to set up Horizon desktop VMs

Create Linux Desktops

Create a Linux VM for Horizon

Install Horizon Agent on a Linux virtual machine

Optimize and prepare Linux virtual machines to set up Horizon desktop VMs

Creating and Managing Desktop Pools

Identify the steps to set up a template for desktop pool deployment

List the steps to add desktops to the VMware HorizonÂ© 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 Horizon desktop using various 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 Remote Desktop Session Host farms

Configure load-balancing for RDSHs on a farm

Monitoring VMware Horizon

Monitor the status of the Horizon components using the Horizon Administrator console dashboard

Monitor desktop sessions using the HelpDesk tool

Monitor the performance of the remote desktop using the Horizon Performance Tracker

Horizon Connection Server

Recognize the 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 AD LDS database as a critical {an important component?} component of the Horizon Connection Server installation

Horizon Protocols

Compare the remote display protocols that are available in VMware Horizon

Describe the BLAST Display Protocol Codecs

Summarize the BLAST Codec options

List the ideal applications for each BLAST codec

Describe the BLAST and PCoIP ADMX GPO common configurations

Graphics in Horizon

Describe the 3D rendering options available in Horizon 8

Compare vSGA and vDGA

List the steps to configure graphics cards for use in a Horizon environment

Securing Connections: Network

Compare tunnels and direct connections for client access to desktops

Discuss the benefits of using Unified Access Gateway

List the Unified Access Gateway firewall rules

Configure TLS certificates in Horizon

Securing Connections: Authentication

Compare the authentication options that Horizon Connection Server supports

Restrict access to the Horizon remote desktops using restricted entitlements

Describe the smart card authentication methods that Horizon Connection Server supports

Explain the purpose of permissions, roles, and privileges in VMware Horizon

Create custom roles

Horizon Scalability

Describe the purpose of a replica connection server

Explain how multiple Horizon Connection Server instances in a pod maintain synchronization

List the steps to configure graphics cards for use in a Horizon environment

Configure a load balancer for use in a Horizon environment

Explain Horizon Cloud Pod Architecture LDAP replication.

Explain Horizon Cloud Pod Architecture scalability options

Horizon Cloud and Universal Broker

Recognize the features and benefits of Horizon Cloud Service

Use Universal broker to connect to a Horizon Cloud instance

Configure and pair the Horizon Cloud Connector appliance with Horizon Connection Server

Workspace ONE Access and Virtual Application Management

Recognize the features and benefits of Workspace ONE Access

Explain identity management in Workspace ONE Access

Explain access management in Workspace ONE Access

Describe the requirements to install and configure True SSO in a Horizon environment

Describe the Workspace ONE Access directory integration

Deploy virtual applications with Workspace services

Additional course details:Notes

Delivery by TDSynex, Exit Certified and New Horizons an VMware Authorised Training Centre (VATC)

Nexus Humans VMware Horizon: Deploy and Manage [V8.8] 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.

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