Deploying the first Horizon Connection Server

Deploying the first Horizon Connection Server is broken down into two stages; the installation of the Connection Server software and the final setup using the Horizon Administrator console.

Installing the first Horizon Connection Server

The Horizon Connection Server software is delivered as a single executable (EXE) file, named in a format similar to VMware-viewconnectionserver-x86_64-x.x.x-yyyyyy.exe. This installer is used for all three Horizon Connection Server types, which include Standard, Replica, and Security. The following steps outline the installation process:

1. Double-click on the Horizon Connection Server installer EXE file to launch the installer.

2. In the Welcome to the installer for VMware Horizon 7 Connection Server window, click on Next>.

3. Review the License Agreement section, select the I accept the terms in the license agreement radio button, and click on Next>.

4. Select the installation directory and click on Next>.

5. Highlight the...