Course Overview:
The VMware Horizon course covers the setup, configuration, and management of VMware Horizon environments. It is designed for IT professionals who need to deploy and manage virtual desktops and applications using VMware Horizon.
Course Outline:
- Introduction to VMware Horizon
- Overview of VMware Horizon and its architecture
- Understanding the benefits and use cases of virtual desktops and applications
- Key components of VMware Horizon (Horizon Connection Server, Composer, View Agent, etc.)
- Getting Started with VMware Horizon
- Installing and configuring VMware Horizon components
- Setting up Horizon Connection Server and Horizon Administrator
- Configuring and managing Horizon agents on virtual machines
- Understanding Horizon’s architecture (components, roles, and communication)
- Virtual Desktop Deployment
- Creating and configuring virtual desktops
- Understanding and implementing different desktop pools (automated, manual, linked clones, instant clones)
- Configuring desktop assignments and entitlements
- Managing and optimizing virtual desktop performance
- Application Virtualization
- Configuring and delivering virtualized applications using VMware Horizon
- Managing application pools and assignments
- Integrating with VMware App Volumes for application delivery and management
- Understanding and using Horizon’s integration with Microsoft RDS
- User Experience and Access Management
- Configuring user profiles and settings
- Implementing VMware User Environment Manager (UEM) for personalized user experience
- Managing user access and permissions
- Optimizing user experience for different devices (PCs, tablets, smartphones)
- Networking and Security
- Configuring and managing Horizon’s network settings
- Implementing security measures (SSL/TLS, encryption, firewall settings)
- Integrating with VMware NSX for advanced networking and security features
- Managing user authentication and access control
- Monitoring and Troubleshooting
- Monitoring VMware Horizon environment performance and health
- Using Horizon Performance Monitoring tools and dashboards
- Troubleshooting common issues with desktops, applications, and connections
- Analyzing logs and diagnostics for issue resolution
- Backup and Disaster Recovery
- Implementing backup strategies for VMware Horizon components and virtual desktops
- Planning and executing disaster recovery for Horizon environments
- Managing recovery operations and ensuring business continuity
- Automation and Management
- Automating Horizon tasks using PowerCLI and other scripting tools
- Managing Horizon infrastructure with VMware vRealize Operations
- Integrating with other management tools for end-to-end automation
- Best Practices and Advanced Topics
- Best practices for deploying and managing VMware Horizon environments
- Understanding and implementing advanced features and configurations
- Exploring new Horizon features and integrations with other VMware products
- Final Assessment and Certification
- Review of course content and key concepts
- Practical assessment or project involving VMware Horizon management
- Certification options and obtaining credentials (e.g., VMware Certified Professional – Desktop and Mobility (VCP-DTM))