In this chapter, we looked at what VDI is, described how it works, and how it compares to other, similar technologies. Next, we covered the history of where it all began for VMware, demonstrating that VMware was—and still is—at the forefront of virtual desktop and application delivery, which today is more commonly referred to as the digital workspace.
We then went on to discuss the latest release, VMware Horizon 7, and the different editions that are available, with an overview of each edition and its core set of features.
In the next chapter, we will take a deep dive into the technology of Horizon View and start looking at the architecture and the different components that make up the solution.
