Automating the installation of Horizon View Connection Servers

The procedure for installing VMware Horizon View has not changed much over the last few years, even if the features of the product itself have. Other than the removal of the Horizon View Transfer Server option, starting with Horizon View Horizon View 6, the installation process is the same as it was with Horizon View 5.

Getting ready

In this section, we will learn how to install the Connection Server software using command-line options, which enables us to perform fully automated, silent installations. These commands can be used with automation platforms such as vCloud Automation Center (http://www.vmware.com/products/vcloud-automation-center) or Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/server-cloud/products/system-center-2012-r2-configuration-manager/default.aspx) to automate the deployment of new Horizon View pods or even to add replica Connection Servers to an existing pod.

This installation...