Effectively implement features and components for any computing environment
Key Features
Explore the latest features of VMware Horizon 7.7 Virtualize your desktop infrastructure using new features introduced in Horizon Implement App Volumes and User Environment Manager in your infrastructure
Book DescriptionThis third edition of Implementing VMware Horizon 7.7 has been updated to get you up to speed with VMware Horizon 7.7 by showing you how to use its key features and deploying an end-user computing infrastructure for your own organization. The book begins by guiding you on how to deploy all the core requirements for a VMware Horizon infrastructure. It then moves on to show you how to provision and administer end-user computing resources using VMware Horizon. Youll not only be able to deploy the core VMware Horizon features, but youll also be able to implement new features, such as the Just-in-Time Management Platform (JMP) and the Horizon Console. Youll also focus on the latest features and components of the Horizon platform and learn when and how they are used. By the end of the book, you will have developed a solid understanding of how your organization can benefit from the capabilities VMware Horizon offers and how each of its components is implemented.What you will learn
Work with the different products that make up VMware Horizon Implement a multi-site VMware Horizon Pod using the Cloud Pod Architecture feature Deploy and configure VMware Horizon's optional components Implement and maintain Microsoft RDSH, Horizon Linux, and Windows Desktop Pools and RDSH Application Pools Configure and manage Horizon remotely using PowerCLI Learn about the Microsoft Windows Group Policy templates for Horizon Understand how to manage the SSL certificates for each of the VMware Horizon components
Who this book is forIf youre a system administrator, solutions architect, or desktop engineer looking to level up your skills working with VMware's Horizon ecosystem and want to build a successful deployment strategy for desktops and applications, this book is for you.
Table of Contents
VMware Horizon Infrastructure Overview
Implementing VMware Horizon Connection Server
Implementing Horizon Composer
Implementing Horizon Security Server
Implementing Horizon Unified Access Gateway
Implementing a Horizon Cloud Pod
Creating VMware Horizon Desktop Pools
Creating Windows Remote Desktop Services Desktop Pools
Performing Horizon Pool Maintenance
Creating a Master Virtual Desktop Image
Implementing App Volumes
Implementing User Environment Manager
Implementing Just-in-Time Management Platform (JMP)
Using Horizon PowerCLI
Implementing Horizon Group Policies
Managing Horizon SSL Certificates
Assessments
Jason Ventresco is a 19-year veteran of the IT field, currently working for Cohesity as a Senior Implementation Practice Lead. In that role, he both develops and delivers Cohesity product training and creates professional services offerings. Jason previously worked as a Professional Services Offerings Manager for McAfee, an EUC Consultant Solutions Engineer for Dell EMC, a member of the Global Infrastructure team for FHI 360, and an IT consultant for WorkSmart and Xerox Global Services. Jason previously authored the books Implementing VMware Horizon 5.2, VMware Horizon 5.3 Design Patterns and Best Practices, VMware Horizon 6.0 Desktop Virtualization Cookbook, and Implementing VMware Horizon 7.
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