VMware Horizon Course Online

SKU: 2041
8 Lesson
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40 Hours
This VMware Horizon Course from igmGuru builds job-ready skills in Horizon 8 architecture, desktop pool design, App Volumes, and Dynamic Environment Manager. Delivered with live mentorship and hands-on labs, the program prepares IT professionals to plan, deploy, secure, and troubleshoot enterprise virtual desktop infrastructure aligned with 2026 Omnissa Horizon standards.

VMWare Horizon Course Overview

This VMware Horizon Training program takes you from VDI fundamentals to advanced enterprise deployment. You will work inside a live lab environment covering Connection Server installation, instant-clone desktop pools, RDS-based farms, App Volumes application layering, and Unified Access Gateway configuration. The curriculum reflects the current Horizon 8 release cycle, Zero Trust access controls, and Azure VMware Solution integration, giving you the practical exposure employers expect from a working Horizon administrator.

Prerequisites

There is no strict entry barrier for this program - it is structured as VMware Horizon for Beginners while still going deep enough for working IT professionals. That said, the following background will help you move faster:

  • Basic understanding of Windows Server administration
  • Familiarity with core networking concepts such as DNS, DHCP, and Active Directory
  • Exposure to VMware vSphere or ESXi is helpful but not mandatory
  • General awareness of virtualization and client-server concepts

Course Objectives

  • Understand Omnissa (VMware) Horizon 8 architecture and core components
  • Install and configure Connection Servers, replica servers, and Unified Access Gateway
  • Build and manage automated, instant-clone, and manual desktop pools
  • Package and deliver applications using App Volumes
  • Standardize user profiles and policies with Dynamic Environment Manager
  • Secure Horizon environments using MFA, smart cards, and TLS certificates
  • Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize VDI performance with Horizon Console and Helpdesk tools
  • Prepare for the current Omnissa Horizon certification exam pattern and objectives

What You Will Learn

  • Horizon Connection Server, Composer, and replica server deployment
  • Golden image creation and optimization for full-clone and instant-clone pools
  • RDS-based session desktops and published application farms
  • Blast Extreme protocol tuning for multimedia, USB, and peripheral redirection
  • App Volumes AppStacks and writable volumes for application delivery
  • Dynamic Environment Manager profile containers, personalization, and policy configuration
  • Unified Access Gateway setup for secure external and remote access
  • Horizon Cloud Service and Azure VMware Solution integration
  • Backup, disaster recovery, and capacity planning for VDI environments
  • Real-world troubleshooting of connection, protocol, and performance issues

Who Should Enroll in This Course?

This VMware Horizon Online Training is designed for professionals who manage, support, or plan to specialize in enterprise desktop virtualization:

  • System administrators moving into VDI and end-user computing roles
  • Network and infrastructure engineers supporting hybrid and remote-work environments
  • IT support professionals preparing for a Horizon certification track
  • Cloud and virtualization consultants expanding their EUC skill set
  • Fresh graduates and career switchers targeting virtualization careers
  • IT managers evaluating, planning, or overseeing Horizon deployments

Skills You Will Gain

  • Horizon architecture design and component sizing
  • Desktop and application pool management
  • Application layering and user profile management
  • Protocol tuning and VDI performance optimization
  • VDI security hardening and access control
  • Structured, enterprise-grade troubleshooting methodology
  • Capacity planning and disaster recovery design
  • Cross-team collaboration with network, storage, and security groups
  • Documentation, change control, and environment governance

Tools Covered

  • Omnissa (VMware) Horizon Console
  • Horizon Connection Server and Composer
  • App Volumes Manager
  • Dynamic Environment Manager (DEM)
  • Unified Access Gateway (UAG)
  • VMware vSphere Client and ESXi
  • Horizon Helpdesk tool
  • Aria (vRealize) Operations for VDI monitoring

Career Outcomes

Certified Horizon professionals are consistently sought after for hybrid-cloud and remote-work initiatives; common roles that this course prepares you for include:

  • VDI Administrator
  • Horizon / EUC (End-User Computing) Engineer
  • Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Specialist
  • Systems Engineer - End User Computing
  • Cloud Infrastructure Consultant
  • IT Support Lead - Virtual Desktop Operations

Why Choose igmGuru?

When you compare providers for a VMware Horizon online Course, igmGuru stands out on the factors that matter most to working professionals:

  • Live instructor-led sessions with certified trainers
  • Real-time hands-on labs, not just recorded demos
  • Curriculum updated for the current Omnissa Horizon 8 release
  • Flexible weekday and weekend batches
  • Lifetime access to session recordings and course material
  • Resume building and interview preparation support
  • Course completion certificate
  • Post-training doubt-clearing sessions

Key Features

VMWare Horizon Course Modules

1. Introduction to VMware Horizon components
2. Overview of Horizon Connection Server roles
3. Unified Access Gateway (UAG) overview
4. Horizon Client components and protocols
5. Understanding desktop and application pools
6. vSphere integration basics
1. Installing Horizon Connection Server
2. Configuring Horizon environment settings
3. Installing Horizon Agent on Windows and Linux desktop
4. Deploying and configuring Unified Access Gateway
5. Configuring security settings and certificates
1. Creating automated desktop pools using linked clones
2. Creating instant clone desktop pools
3. Creating manual desktop pools
4. Pool entitlements and user assignment
5. Configuring pool settings (refresh, reclaim, max machines)
6. Managing desktop pool lifecycle
1. Overview of Dynamic Environment Manager (DEM)
2. Configuring user profiles and policies with DEM
3. Managing environment variables, application settings, and personalization
4. Folder redirection and profile management best practices
1. Overview of VMware App Volumes
2. Creating and assigning AppStacks and writable volumes
3. Publishing remote applications and desktops
4. Managing App Volumes lifecycle and updates
1. Configuring authentication methods (password, smart card, RADIUS, MFA)
2. Implementing multi-factor authentication
3. Configuring SSL certificates for Horizon components
4. Security best practices for Horizon infrastructure
1. Using Horizon Console and Help Desk Tool
2. Monitoring user sessions and desktop health
3. Understanding Horizon logs and troubleshooting techniques
4. Common issues and resolutions
1. Designing for scalability (Cloud Pod Architecture, multiple sites)
2. Implementing load balancing and connection server redundancy
3. High availability considerations for Horizon components
4. Disaster recovery planning and best practices
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VMWare Horizon Certification Exam

Latest Official Certification: VMware Certified Professional – Desktop Management 2024 (VCP‑DTM 2024)

Exam Format

  • Name: VMware Horizon 8.x Professional
  • Code: 2V0‑51.23 (VCP‑DTM 2024)
  • Number of Questions: 60
  • Type: This exam includes a mix of question types:
    • Multiple-choice, multiple-selection
    • Drag-and-drop
    • Matching, build-list
    • Hotspot / point-and-click
  • Duration: 135 minutes
  • Passing Score: Scaled score of 300 out of 500
  • Exam Fee: $250 USD
VMWare Horizon Certification Exam

FAQs: VMWare Horizon Training

Yes. After the Broadcom-VMware deal, the End-User Computing division was spun out as Omnissa, and the product was rebranded Omnissa Horizon. It is the same technology lineage that most people still search for as VMware Horizon.

There is no mandatory prerequisite. Basic familiarity with Windows Server and networking helps, but the course is built to work for both beginners and experienced IT professionals.

The program runs for a total of 40 hours, combining live instructor-led sessions with hands-on lab practice and a capstone project.

OCA-H is the current Omnissa-branded foundational certification for Horizon administrators, while VCP-DTM is the earlier VMware-branded track. Many employers still recognize both, but new candidates are generally advised to pursue the current Omnissa path.

Yes. The curriculum is structured so beginners can start from VDI fundamentals and progressively build toward advanced, enterprise-level configuration and troubleshooting skills.

You will work directly with Horizon Console, Connection Server, App Volumes Manager, Dynamic Environment Manager, Unified Access Gateway, and vSphere Client throughout the labs.

Common roles include VDI Administrator, Horizon/EUC Engineer, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Specialist, and Cloud Infrastructure Consultant, among others covered in the Career Outcomes section above.

Yes, the program includes resume support and interview preparation guidance alongside the technical curriculum.

Training is delivered live by instructors, with recordings provided for lifetime access so you can revisit sessions at your own pace.

Yes, you receive an igmGuru course completion certificate, and the course also prepares you to sit for the official Omnissa/VMware certification exam separately.

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