What you need for this book
The reader should have a basic understanding of the following concepts that are integral to the implementation and management of View.
- Microsoft Windows Server
- Microsoft Active Directory
- Certificate services
- DNS
- Group policies
- VMware vSphere
- vCenter Server
- Virtual machine snapshots
- Virtual machine templates
- VMware tools
- vSphere administration
- Networking
- DHCP
- Protocol and port types
- Basics of LAN and WAN networking
The following software is required to implement the solutions described in this book:
- VMware Horizon installation media including all optional components
- VMware App Volumes installation media including all additional components
- VMware User Environment Manager installation media including all additional components
- vSphere 6 Update 2 installation media including vCenter Server and vSphere
- Windows Server 2012 R2 installation media
- Installation media for a supported Windows desktop OS
The installation media for the required VMware products can be obtained from the VMware.com website. If you do not have a current license for the products, you can register for a trail to obtain access to the software.
