VMware View, now known as VMware Horizon, is a desktop virtualization and VDI (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure) solution. It provides users with access to a virtualized desktop environment, enabling them to work from anywhere on various devices.
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Desktop Virtualization:
- Provides virtual desktops that users can access from various devices.
- Supports both Windows and Linux virtual desktops.
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Application Virtualization:
- Delivers virtual applications to users, which can be accessed seamlessly alongside their virtual desktops.
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Blast Extreme Protocol:
- Utilizes the Blast Extreme display protocol for high-performance graphics and efficient bandwidth usage.
- Optimizes user experience across different network conditions.
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Unified Workspace:
- Offers a single portal for accessing all applications and desktops.
- Integrates with VMware Workspace ONE for a comprehensive digital workspace solution.
Before learning VMware View, you should have the following skills:
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Basic Networking Knowledge:
- Understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and other fundamental networking concepts.
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Familiarity with Virtualization:
- Basic understanding of virtualization concepts and technologies, especially VMware vSphere.
- Experience with creating and managing virtual machines (VMs).
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Windows and Linux Administration:
- Proficiency in managing Windows Server and desktop operating systems.
- Basic knowledge of Linux administration can be beneficial.
By learning VMware View, you gain a range of valuable skills that are critical for managing virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) and delivering virtualized applications. Here are the key skills you acquire:
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Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Management:
- Deploy, configure, and manage VDI environments using VMware Horizon.
- Create and manage virtual desktops for users.
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Application Virtualization:
- Deliver and manage virtualized applications to end-users.
- Understand application isolation and streaming technologies.
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Resource Allocation and Optimization:
- Optimize the performance of VDI environments by managing CPU, memory, and storage resources.
- Implement load balancing and resource pooling strategies.
