Configuring Vmware Horizon Session Services - NEC Express5800 Series User Manual

Chapter 7 Establishing a Server Environment
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Configuring VMware Horizon Session Services

VMware Horizon is a desktop management solution that allows the system administrator to configure the desktop and
control user access. Client software securely connects users to centralized virtual desktops, back-end physical systems, or
terminal servers.
VMware Horizon consists of the following major components:
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View Connection Server
A software service that acts as a broker for client connections by authenticating and then directing incoming remote
desktop user requests to the appropriate virtual desktop, physical desktop, or terminal server.
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View Agent
A software service that is installed on all guest virtual machines, physical systems, or terminal servers in order to
allow them to be managed by View Manager. The agent provides features such as RDP connection monitoring, virtual
printing, remote USB support, and single sign on.

View Client
A locally installed software application that communicates with View Connection Server in order to allow users to
connect to their desktops using Blast protocol, PCoIP protocol or Microsoft Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP).
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View Portal
A Web-based version of View Client supported by multiple operating systems and browsers.

View Administrator
A Web application that allows View Manager administrators to configure View Connection Server, deploy and
manage desktops, control user authentication, initiate and examine system events, and carry out analytical activities.

View Composer
A software service that is installed on the VirtualCenter server in order to allow View Manager to rapidly deploy
multiple linked clone desktops from a single centralized base image.
Information about installing and configuring VMware Horizon can be found on the VMware website
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at http://www.vmware.com.
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