In this chapter, we discussed the Horizon View architecture and the different components that make up the complete solution. We covered the key technologies, such as an in-depth look into how linked clones work for optimizing storage, and then introduced you to some of the features that contribute towards delivering a great end user experience, such as delivering high-end graphics, unified communications, profile management, and how the PCoIP protocol delivers the desktop to the end user.

Now that you understand these features and components, how they work, and how they fit into the overall solution, we will be taking a deeper look into how to design a Horizon View environment in the next chapter.