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Course Schedule
| Date | Time | Price | Options |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/20/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM CT | 4,250.00 | |
| 03/16/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM CT | 4,250.00 | |
| 04/06/2026 | 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM CT | 4,250.00 | |
| 04/13/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM CT | 4,250.00 | |
| 05/04/2026 | 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM CT | 4,250.00 | |
| 05/11/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM CT | 4,250.00 | |
| 06/08/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM CT | 4,250.00 | |
| 07/13/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM CT | 4,250.00 | |
| 08/10/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM CT | 4,250.00 |
Overview
This five-day course gives you the hands-on skills to deliver virtual desktops and applications through a single virtual desktop infrastructure platform. You build on your skills in configuring and managing Horizon® 8 through a combination of lecture and hands-on labs. You learn how to configure and deploy pools of virtual machines and how to provide a customized desktop environment to end-users. Additionally, you learn how to install and configure a virtual desktop infrastructure platform. You learn how to install and configure Horizon® Connection Server™ Unified Access Gateway™ how to configure a load balancer for use with Horizon, and how to establish Cloud Pod Architecture.
Prerequisites:
The knowledge and skills that a learner should have before attending this course are as follows:
• Use vSphere Web Client
• Create snapshots of virtual machines
• Configure guest customization specifications
• Modify virtual machine properties
• Convert a virtual machine to a template
• Microsoft Windows system administration experience:
• Configure Active Directory services, including DNS, DHCP, and time synchronization
• Restrict user activities by implementing Group Policy Objects
• Configure Windows systems to enable Remote Desktop Connections
You must also have the following Microsoft Windows system administration experience:
- Configure Active Directory services, including DNS, DHCP, and time synchronization
- Restrict user activities by implementing Group Policy Objects
- Configure Windows systems to enable Remote Desktop Connections
- Build an ODBC connection to an SQL Server database
Who Should Attend
The primary audience for this course is as follows:
- Tier 1 Operators, administrators, and architects for VMware Horizon
Course Objectives
Upon completing this course, the learner will be able to meet these overall objectives:
• Recognize the features and benefits of Horizon
• Use vSphere to create VMs to be used as desktops for Horizon
• Create and optimize Windows VMs to create Horizon desktops
• Install and Configure Horizon Agent on a Horizon desktop
• Configure, manage, and entitle desktop pools of full VMs
• Configure and manage the Horizon Client systems and connect the client to a Horizon desktop
• Configure, manage, and entitle pools of instant-clone desktops
• Create and use Remote Desktop Services (RDS) desktops and application pools
• Monitor the Horizon environment using the Horizon Console Dashboard and Horizon Help Desk Tool
• Identify Horizon Connection Server installation, architecture, and requirements
• Describe the authentication and certificate options for the Horizon environment
• Recognize the integration process and benefits of Omnissa® Access™ and Horizon 8
• Compare the remote display protocols that are available in Horizon
• Describe the 3D rendering options available in Horizon 8
• Discuss scalability options available in Horizon 8
• Describe different security options for the Horizon environment.
FAQ
What if I have to reschedule my class due to conflict?
Ten (10) business days’ notice is required to reschedule a class with no additional fees. Notify TOPTALENT LEARNING as soon as possible at 469-721-6100 or by written notification to info@toptalentlearning.com to avoid rescheduling penalties.
How do I enroll for this class?
Please contact our team at 469-721-6100; we will gladly guide you through the online purchasing process.
What happens once I purchase a class?
You will receive a receipt and an enrollment confirmation sent to the email you submitted at purchase. Your enrollment email will have instructions on how to access the class. Any additional questions our team is here to support you. Please call us at 469-721-6100.
What is your late policy?
If a student is 15 minutes late, they risk losing their seat to a standby student. If a student is 30 minutes late or more, they will need to reschedule. A no-show fee will apply. Retakes are enrolled on a stand-by basis. The student must supply previously issued courseware. Additional fees may apply.
What happens when I finish my class?
You will receive a ‘Certificate of Completion’ once you complete the class. If you purchased an exam voucher for the class, a team member from TOPTALENT LEARNING will reach out to discuss your readiness for the voucher and make arrangements to send it.