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VMware Horizon View 6 Desktop Virtualization Cookbook - Second Edition

By : Ventresco
Book Image

VMware Horizon View 6 Desktop Virtualization Cookbook - Second Edition

By: Ventresco

Overview of this book

If you want a more detailed explanation concerning the implementation of several different core features of VMware Horizon View, this is the book for you. Whether you are new to VMware Horizon View or an existing user, this book will provide you with the knowledge you need to successfully deploy several core features and get introduced to the latest features of version 6.0 as well.
Table of Contents (13 chapters)
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4. Managing VMware Horizon View with PowerCLI
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Index

Updating the Horizon View global settings


The Update-GlobalSetting command can be used to update a number of different Horizon View global settings.

How to do it…

The following example command enables and configures the Force Logoff and Pre Login messages:

Update-GlobalSetting -DisplayPreLogin $true -PreLoginMessage "Unauthorized users prohibited" -DisplayLogoffWarning $true -ForcedLogoffMessage "You will be logged off"

How it works…

The following settings can be set using the Update-GlobalSetting command:

  • The DisplayLogoffWarning setting: This displays a warning to the Horizon View Client prior to a forced logoff; this value should be contained within quotes.

  • The DisplayPreLogin setting: This displays a login message prior to the Horizon View Client logging into the Connection Server; this value should be contained within quotes.

  • The ForceLogoffAfter setting: This sets how long you need to wait in minutes after the warning message appears to force logoff of the Horizon View Client.

  • The ForceLogoffMessage...