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Implementing VMware Horizon 7 - Second Edition

By : Jason Ventresco
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Implementing VMware Horizon 7 - Second Edition

By: Jason Ventresco

Overview of this book

VMware Horizon 7 has been a buzz since it was announced. One of the major reasons is the introduction of the new Instant Clones feature. This book will complement the product documentation by providing real-life examples of how it is implemented along with the latest features and components of the platform. We'll explore the latest features of the platform, including those added through product acquisitions such as User Environment Manager and App Volumes. Further on, you will also be introduced to the new capabilities added to the core product such Linked-Clone RDS pools. Upon completion of this book, you will have an understanding of the capabilities and benefits VMware Horizon can provide to your organization, and how each of its components are implemented.
Table of Contents (21 chapters)
Implementing VMware Horizon 7 Second Edition
Credits
About the Author
About the Reviewer
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Preface

Deploying a Horizon Replica Connection Server


The installation process for a Horizon Replica Connection Server is straightforward as the configuration information is copied from the Horizon Standard Connection Server that was installed in the previous section. This section will explain how the installation process differs with regard to options that are chosen during installation.

Installing a Horizon Replica Connection Server

The steps required to install a Horizon Replica Connection Server are largely the same as those for a Standard Connection Server; only a few steps differ. The following list outlines where the installation process differs, using the numbered steps provided within the Deploy the first Horizon Connection Server section as a reference:

  • In step 5: Installation Options | Choose Horizon 7 Replica Server as the instance type and click on Next>.

  • New Step: Source Server then provide the FQDN for the Horizon Standard Connection Server deployed in the previous section and click...