VMware Horizon 8: Install, Configure, and Manage

Price
$4,250.00 USD

Duration
5 Days

 

Delivery Methods
Virtual Instructor Led
Private Group

Course Overview

The Horizon 8: Install, Configure, and Manage course teaches IT professionals to effectively install and configure the components of Horizon 8. Learners will also gain practical skills to solve a broad range of business challenges through a combination of hands-on labs, simulations, and interactive lectures.

Course Objectives

  • Understand the course scope, structure, and role-based outcomes for Horizon 8 installation, configuration, and management.
  • Explain Horizon 8 architecture, components, and connection workflows used to deliver virtual desktops and applications.
  • Install and configure Horizon Connection Servers to authenticate users and broker desktops and applications.
  • Create and manage Horizon desktop pools to deliver consistent and scalable virtual desktops.
  • Install and configure Horizon Client to provide secure end-user access to desktops and applications.
  • Install and configure the Horizon Agent on Windows systems to enable desktop and application delivery features.
  • Build and optimize Windows gold images for standardized Horizon desktop deployment.
  • Configure RDS server farms and published applications to deliver shared desktops and apps.
  • Prepare and deploy Linux virtual desktops using Horizon 8.
  • Deploy and configure Unified Access Gateway to enable secure external access to Horizon resources.
  • Monitor Horizon environments and support users using built-in helpdesk and troubleshooting tools.
  • Configure content and device redirection to balance security and user experience.
  • Design and scale Horizon pods to support growth and performance requirements.
  • Implement multi-pod and multi-site Horizon architectures for global availability and resiliency.
  • Plan and perform Horizon backups, recovery, and upgrades to maintain operational stability.
  • Integrate additional Horizon authentication options to strengthen access security.

Who Should Attend?

Intermediate to advanced practitioners that design, install, manage, optimize, and troubleshoot enterprise desktops and applications in their environment.
  • Top-rated instructors: Our crew of subject matter experts have an average instructor rating of 4.8 out of 5 across thousands of reviews.
  • Authorized content: We maintain more than 35 Authorized Training Partnerships with the top players in tech, ensuring your course materials contain the most relevant and up-to date information.
  • Interactive classroom participation: Our virtual training includes live lectures, demonstrations and virtual labs that allow you to participate in discussions with your instructor and fellow classmates to get real-time feedback.
  • Post Class Resources: Review your class content, catch up on any material you may have missed or perfect your new skills with access to resources after your course is complete.
  • Private Group Training: Let our world-class instructors deliver exclusive training courses just for your employees. Our private group training is designed to promote your team’s shared growth and skill development.
  • Tailored Training Solutions: Our subject matter experts can customize the class to specifically address the unique goals of your team.

Course Prerequisites

  • Understand fundamental Networking/Storage and Infrastructure concepts
  • A working knowledge of Horizon 8
  • A background in End-User Computing

Agenda

  • Course Introduction
  • Horizon 8 Overview & Architecture
  • Horizon Connection Server
  • Horizon Desktop Pools
  • Horizon Client
  • Horizon Agent for Windows
  • Building a Golden Image for Horizon
  • Horizon 8 Server Farms and Published Apps
  • Linux on Horizon 8
  • Unified Access Gateway for Horizon Deployments
  • Monitor Horizon 8 and Use the Helpdesk
  • Content and Device Redirection with Horizon 8
  • Horizon 8 Pod Scaling, Redundancy, and Load Balancing
  • Multiple Horizon 8 Pods and Sites
  • Backup, Recovery, and Upgrading Horizon 8
  • Additional Authentication Options with Horizon 8
 

Upcoming Class Dates and Times

Sep 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
ENROLL $4,250.00 USD
Oct 12, 13, 14, 15, 16
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
ENROLL $4,250.00 USD
Nov 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
ENROLL $4,250.00 USD
Dec 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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