In this section, we are going to discuss how virtual desktop machines are built, created, and scaled using cloning techniques. We will describe the different cloning options, what they deliver, and how they impact disk storage requirements.
Horizon View Composer and linked clones
What is cloning?
Starting at a high level, a clone is a copy of an existing or parent virtual machine. This parent virtual desktop machine is your gold build from which you want to create new virtual desktop machines. When a clone is created, it becomes a separate, new virtual desktop machine with its own unique identity. This process is not unique to Horizon View. It's actually a function of vSphere and vCenter, and in the case of Horizon View...
