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Implementing VMware Horizon 7

Implementing VMware Horizon 7

By : Ventresco
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Implementing VMware Horizon 7

Implementing VMware Horizon 7

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By: 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.
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Installing the App Volumes Agent


The App Volumes Agent software is used to enable communication between App Volumes clients and the App Volumes Manager servers, and is typically installed in one of two places:

  • Horizon desktop virtual desktop master image

  • Horizon Windows RDS server master image

The installation process is the same regardless of where the agent software is being installed, so only one example will be provided.

The following steps outline the App Volumes Agent installation process:

  1. Double click the VMware-appvolumes-unifiedagent-xYY-y.y.y-zzz.exe agent installer to launch the App Volumes Unified Agent Installation Wizard. Click Next > to proceed through the initial installation steps, including accepting the license agreement.

    Tip

    VMware provides individual installers for 32 and 64-bit OSs.

  2. In the Setup Type window, accept the default Complete install and then click Next >.

  3. In the Configure App Volumes window, enter the FQDN for one of the local App Volumes Manager servers (rtpappv01...

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