Horizon 8

HVDB8 : VMware Horizon 8: Virtual Desktop Bootcamp

Course Duration

5 Days

Delivery

ILT VILT

Overview

Overview Course Curriculum Training Schedule Exam & Certification FAQs

VMware Horizon® 8: Virtual Desktop Bootcamp is a five-day combination course of VMware Horizon 8: Skills for Virtual Desktop Management and VMware Horizon 8: Virtual Desktop Troubleshooting. This training combination gives you the skills to deliver virtual desktops and applications through a single virtual desktop infrastructure platform.

You build skills in configuring and managing VMware Horizon 8 through a combination of lecture and hands-on labs. You learn how to configure and deploy pools of virtual machines and how to provide a customized desktop environment to end-users. Additionally, you learn how to resolve common issues that occur in a VMware Horizon environment.

You engage in a series of lab exercises to bring existing environment issues to resolution. The exercises mirror real-world troubleshooting use cases. These exercises equip learners with the knowledge and practical skills to manage typical challenges faced by virtual desktop administrators and operators.

Product Alignment

VMware Horizon 8 v2006

What You'll Learn

By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives:

Recognize the features and benefits of Horizon
Use VMware vSphere® to create VMs to be used as desktops for Horizon
Create and optimize Windows VMs to create Horizon desktops
Install and configure Horizon Agent on Horizon desktop
Configure and manage the VMware Horizon® Client™ systems and connect the client to a VMware Horizon desktop
Configure, manage, and entitle desktop pools of full VMs
Configure, manage, and entitle pools of instant-clone desktops
Create and use Remote Desktop Services (RDS) desktops and application pools
Monitor the Horizon environment using Horizon Console Dashboard and Horizon Help Desk Tool
Implement a structured approach to troubleshooting
Resolve common issues that occur in a Horizon environment
Troubleshoot issues with linked and instant clones
Configure the Windows client
Identify the correct log level for gathering logs
Optimize protocols for the best end-user experience

Who Should Attend

Operators, administrators, and architects responsible for the creation, maintenance, or delivery of remote and virtual desktop services.

Prerequisites

Customers attending this course should have, at a minimum, the following VMware infrastructure skills:

Use VMware vSphere® Web Client to view the state of virtual machines, datastores, and networks
Open a virtual machine console on VMware vCenter Server® and access the guest operating system

Attendees should also have the following Microsoft Windows system administration experience:

Configure Active Directory services, including DNS, DHCP, and time synchronization
Restrict user activities by implementing Group Policy objects
Configure Windows systems to enable Remote Desktop Connections
Build an ODBC connection to an SQL Server database

Learning Journey

Coming Soon...

1 Course Introduction

Introductions and course logistics
Course objectives

2 Introduction to VMware Horizon

Recognize the features and benefits of VMware Horizon
Describe the conceptual and logical architecture of VMware Horizon

3 Introduction to Use Case

Define a use case for your virtual desktop and application infrastructure Convert customer requirements to use-case attributes

4 vSphere for Horizon 8

Explain basic virtualization concepts
Use VMware vSphere® Client™ to access your vCenter Server system and VMware ESXi™ hosts
Create, provision, and remove a virtual machine

5 VMware Horizon Desktops

Create a Windows and a Linux virtual machine using vSphere
Optimize and prepare Windows and Linux virtual machines to set up VMware Horizon desktop VMs

6 VMware Horizon Agents

Outline the configuration choices when installing Horizon Agent on Windows and Linux virtual machines
Create a gold master for Windows Horizon desktops

7 VMware Horizon Pools

Identify the steps to set up a template for desktop pool deployment
List the steps to add desktops to the VMware Horizon® Connection Server™ inventory
Compare dedicated-assignment and floating-assignment pools
Outline the steps to create an automated pool
Define user entitlement
Explain the hierarchy of global, pool-level, and user-level policies

8 VMware Horizon Client Options

Describe the different clients and their benefits
Access Horizon desktop using various Horizon clients and HTML
Configure integrated printing, USB redirection, and the shared folders option
Configure session collaboration and media optimization for Microsoft Teams

9 Creating and Managing Instant-Clone Desktop Pools

List the advantages of instant clones
Explain the provisioning technology used for instant-clone desktop pools
Set up an automated pool of instant clones
Push updated images to instant-clone desktop pools

10 Creating RDS Desktop and Application Pools

Explain the difference between an RDS desktop pool and an automated pool
Compare and contrast an RDS session host pool, a farm, and an application pool
Create an RDS desktop pool and an application pool
Access RDS desktops and application from Horizon Client
Use the instant clone technology to automate the build-out of RDSH farms
Configure load-balancing for RDSHs on a farm

11 Monitoring VMware Horizon

Monitor the status of the VMware Horizon components using the Horizon Administrator console dashboard
Monitor desktop sessions using the HelpDesk tool

12 Overview of Virtual Desktop Troubleshooting

Structured approach to troubleshooting configuration and operational problems
Applying troubleshooting methods Documenting the steps to resolve the problem

13 Command-Line Tools and Backup Options

Command-line tools
Backing-up and restoring VMware Horizon databases

14 Troubleshooting VMware Horizon Linked Clone Desktops

VMware Horizon linked clone desktops
View Agent Direct-Connection
Optimizing a VMware Horizon desktop

15 Troubleshooting Instant Clones

Logs for instant clones
Keyword strategies
Troubleshoot instant clones

16 Windows Client

Configure the Windows client
Enable the required SSL configuration

17 Ports and Protocols

Key ports and protocols
Optimize Blast
Black Screen
Applying GPO’s

VMware Horizon 8: Skills for Virtual Desktop Management is the first half of a two-course requirement for the following certification:

VMware Certified Professional – Desktop and Mobility 2020 (VCP-DTM 2020)

VMware Horizon 8: Virtual Desktop Troubleshooting does not satisfy a course requirement for the VCP-DTM exam.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Why get VMware certified?

VMware certifications validate your skills and expertise in virtualization and cloud technologies, making you a valuable asset in the IT industry.
These certifications demonstrate your ability to design, deploy, and manage complex VMware environments, enhancing your career prospects and earning potential.
VMware-certified professionals are highly sought after by employers worldwide, as they possess the knowledge and skills to drive digital transformation and optimize IT infrastructure.
What to expect for the examination?

VMware offers a variety of certification exams at different levels (VCTA, VCP, VCAP, VCDX) and across various technology tracks (Data Center Virtualization, Network Virtualization, Cloud Management and Automation, etc.).
Exams typically consist of multiple-choice and scenario-based questions that assess your knowledge and ability to apply it in real-world situations.
Note: Certification requirements and policies may be updated by VMware from time to time. We apologize for any discrepancies; do get in touch with us if you have any questions.
How long is VMware certification valid for?

As of April 2019, VMware has removed the mandatory recertification requirement for VCP certifications.
This means your VCP certification will not expire, and you are not required to recertify at any specific interval.
However, VMware encourages individuals to recertify and upgrade their certifications to validate their continued expertise and stay current with the latest technologies.
Note: Certification requirements and policies may be updated by VMware from time to time. We apologize for any discrepancies; do get in touch with us if you have any questions.
Why take this course with Trainocate?

Here’s what sets us apart:
- Global Reach, Localized Accessibility: Benefit from our geographically diverse training hubs in 16 countries (and counting!).
- Top-Rated Instructors: Our team of subject matter experts (with high average CSAT and MTM scores) are passionate to help you accelerate your digital transformation.
- Customized Training Solutions: Choose from on-site, virtual classrooms, or self-paced learning to fit your organization and individual needs.
- Experiential Learning: Dive into interactive training with our curated lesson plans. Participate in hands-on labs, solve real-world challenges, and take on comprehensive assessments.
- Learn From The Best: With 30+ authorized training partnerships and countless awards from Microsoft, AWS, Google – you're guaranteed learning from the industry's elite.
- Your Bridge To Success: We provide up-to-date course materials, helpful exam guides, and dedicated support to validate your expertise and elevate your career.

Keep Exploring

Course Curriculum

Training Schedule

Exam & Certification

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Improve yourself and your career by taking this course.

Enroll Now

More Courses By VMware

Browse All Courses

vmnsxms-vmware-nsx-micro-segmentation-v6

NSX

HVDB8 : VMware Horizon 8: Virtual Desktop Bootcamp

What You'll Learn

Who Should Attend

Prerequisites

Learning Journey

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Why get VMware certified?

What to expect for the examination?

How long is VMware certification valid for?

Why take this course with Trainocate?

Keep Exploring

Course Curriculum

Training Schedule

Exam & Certification

Frequently Asked Questions

Improve yourself and your career by taking this course.

More Courses By VMware

VMware NSX: Micro-Segmentation v6.3

VMware NSX: Install, Configure, Manage v6.4

VMware vSphere: Fast Track [V6.7]

Ready to Take Your Business from Great to Awesome?

Request More Information