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Machine Learning Engineer
The "Horizon 8: Install, Configure, and Manage" course, led by an Omnissa-certified instructor, provides IT professionals with the knowledge they need to effectively install and configure Horizon 8 components. Through a combination of hands-on exercises, simulations, and interactive lectures, participants also gain practical skills to address a wide range of business challenges.
1. introduction to the course
- Introduction of the Participants and Course Schedule
- Course objectives
2. Overview and Architecture of Horizon 8
- Introduction to Horizon 8
- Components and Architecture of Horizon 8
- How an Internal Connection Works
- How an External Connection Works
3. Horizon Connection Server
- Planning and Prerequisites
- Overview and Installation of the Connection Server
- Initial Configuration of the Connection Server
- Recording Resource Capacity
- Additional Recommended Configuration
4. Horizon Desktop Pools
- Information About Desktop Pools
- Provisioning Desktop Pools
- Customizing Clones
- Creating Desktop Pools
- User Permissions
- Updating Desktop Pools
5. Horizon Client
- Horizon Clients and Their Features
- Installing the Horizon Client
- Configuring the Horizon Client
- Updating the Horizon Client
6. Horizon Agent for Windows
- Features of the Horizon Agent for Windows
- Installing and Configuring the Horizon Agent for Windows
- Applying Policies to the Horizon Agent
- Horizon Integrated Printing
- Updating the Horizon Agent
7. Creating a Golden Image for Horizon
- Description of the Role of a Golden Image in VDI
- Implementing Optimizations in a Windows Image
- Creating a Windows Golden Image
8. Horizon 8 server farms and published applications
- Explanation of Horizon 8 Farms
- Deployment of Server Farms
- Running the Farm Wizard
- Deployment and Configuration of Published Horizon Applications
- Deployment and Configuration of Published On-Demand Apps
9. Linux on Horizon 8
- Explanation and Summary of the Horizon Agent for Linux Features
- Installing and Configuring the Horizon Agent for Linux
- Applying Policies to the Horizon Agent for Linux
- Configuring Printing for Linux
- Performing Upgrades of the Horizon Agent for Linux
- Creating a Linux Golden Image
10. Unified Access Gateway for Horizon Deployments
- What is Unified Access Gateway?
- Deploying Unified Access Gateway
- Configuring Two-Factor Authentication
11. Monitor Horizon 8 and Use the Help Desk
- Monitoring the Infrastructure Using the Horizon 8 Console
- Manage User Sessions and Troubleshoot Issues
- Collect Horizon log files
12. Content and Device Redirection with Horizon 8
- Redirect Functions and Benefits
- Device Redirection
- Client Drive Redirection
- Web Content Redirection
13. Scaling, Redundancy, and Load Balancing of Horizon 8 Pods
- Understanding the design principles and best practices for scaling a Horizon 8 pod
- Implementing Multiple Connection Servers for Scalability and Fault Tolerance
- Implementing Multiple Unified Access Gateways for Scalability and Reliability
14. Multiple Horizon 8 pods and multiple locations
- Configuring the Cloud Pod Architecture
15. Backing Up, Restoring, and Updating Horizon 8
- Implementing Backup and Recovery for Connection Server
- Updating a Horizon 8 pod
- Updating Unified Access Gateways
16. Additional Authentication Options with Horizon 8
- User Authentication Options on Connection Servers
- Configuring the Integration with Omnissa Access
- True SSO
Requirements:
- Basic knowledge of networks, storage, and infrastructure
- Practical knowledge of Horizon 8
- Experience in the field of end-user computing
Technical requirements:
- An additional device is recommended for reading materials and lab handouts that are provided exclusively in electronic form
- Please make sure that the US keyboard layout is set up on your devices
Additional info:
In this course, you will receive electronic course materials. Omnissa will send the materials to you before the course begins at the address you provided when you registered. This will allow you to review the content and exercises alongside the lessons or save the materials right where you need them.
This official “VMware by Broadcom” training course is conducted by our partner Digicomp in collaboration with ExperTeach (Broadcom Education Delivery Partner – VMware Cloud Foundation).
- Understand the scope and structure of the course, as well as the role-specific learning objectives for installing, configuring, and managing Horizon 8
- Explain the architecture, components, and connection processes of Horizon 8 used to deploy virtual desktops and applications
- Installation and configuration of Horizon Connection Servers for authenticating users and for delivering desktops and applications
- Creating and Managing Horizon Desktop Pools to Deliver Consistent and Scalable Virtual Desktops
- Installing and Configuring Horizon Client to Provide End Users with Secure Access to Desktops and Applications
- Installing and Configuring the Horizon Agent on Windows Systems to Enable Desktop and Application Delivery Features
- Creating and Optimizing Windows Gold Images for the Standardized Deployment of Horizon Desktops
- Configuring RDS server farms and published applications to provide shared desktops and apps
- Preparing and Deploying Virtual Linux Desktops with Horizon 8
- Deploying and Configuring Unified Access Gateway to Enable Secure External Access to Horizon Resources
- Monitor Horizon environments and support the users using built-in help desk and troubleshooting tools
- Configuring content and device redirection to strike a balance between security and user experience
- Designing and Scaling Horizon Pods to Support Growth and Performance Requirements
- Implementing multi-pod and multi-site Horizon architectures for global availability and fault tolerance
- Planning and performing Horizon backups, restores, and upgrades to maintain operational stability
- Integrate additional Horizon authentication options to strengthen access security
This course consists of training training and is led by a trainer who supervises the participants live. Theory and practice are taught with live demonstrations and practical exercises. The video conferencing software Zoom is used.
Advanced to experienced professionals who design, install, manage, optimize, and troubleshoot corporate desktops and applications in their work environment.
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