VMware Horizon Course Online

Omnissa Horizon, formerly known as VMware Horizon, is a leading virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) and desktop-as-a-service (DaaS) platform used for secure virtual desktop and application delivery.

Prerequisites

Required:

• Basic knowledge of VMware vSphere (ESXi, vCenter, VMs)
• Experience with Windows Server (Active Directory, DNS, DHCP)

Recommended:

• Basic understanding of networking concepts
• Familiarity with remote desktop technologies (e.g., RDP)

What You Will Learn

1. Install and Configure Horizon Components

• Connection Server, Composer (if used), Unified Access Gateway (UAG)
• Horizon Agents and Clients

2. Create and Manage Desktop Pools

• Linked clones, instant clones, and manual pools
• Pool settings and entitlements

3. Deploy and Manage Applications

• Application delivery using App Volumes
• Publishing remote apps and desktops

4. User Experience and Personalization

• Use Dynamic Environment Manager (DEM) for user profiles
• Configure user settings and policies

5. Authentication and Security

• Set up multi-factor authentication, smart cards, and certificates
• Harden and secure Horizon environments

6. Monitor and Troubleshoot

• Use Horizon Console, Help Desk Tool, and logs
• Diagnose and resolve common issues

7. Architecture and Best Practices

• Understand how Horizon fits with vSphere, NSX, UAG, and AD
• Learn scalability and high availability options