In the previous article, we discussed capturing a Base Layer with Horizon Mirage. In this article, we’ll cover capturing a basic App Layer. Prep Work A clean Windows 7 machine has already been created with the Horizon Mirage client installed, sitting in Pending Devices. Creating a Reference CVD for App Layer Capture 1. Go to […]
VMware Horizon 6 – Early Thoughts
One of the nice things about being a consultant at VMware is that we get early training and access to products so we can be up to speed on them when they’re released. My group was brought in to the VMware Palo Alto campus in January of this year for some training on Horizon Mirage […]
Horizon Mirage 4.4 Part 10 – Capture a Base Layer
In the last installment in the series, we created a Reference CVD from a Windows 7 device. In this article, we’re going to take that Reference CVD and create a Base Layer from it. Capture a Base Layer 1. Click Common Wizards in the Horizon Mirage Management console. 2. Click Capture Base Layer. 3. Choose […]
Horizon Mirage 4.4 Part 9 – Create CVD for Base Layer Capture
In the last post in this series, we covered installation and configuration of the Horizon Mirage Edge Server. In this article, we’ll focus on creating a Centralized Virtual Desktop (CVD) for use in capturing a Base Layer. Prep Work Installed Windows 7 in a vSphere virtual machine Installed relevant drivers (VMware Tools) Updated the operating […]
Horizon Mirage 4.4 Part 8 – Edge Server
The Edge Server is a new feature of Horizon Mirage as of version 4.4. It allows the administrator to put a server up in the DMZ to accept incoming connections from clients outside of the corporate network, while not relying on VPN connections as was previously required. Generate CSR The Horizon Mirage Edge Server requires […]
Horizon Mirage 4.4 Part 7 – System Configuration
In the last article in this series, we covered installation of the Horizon Mirage Web Manager. In this article, we’ll go over Horizon Mirage System Configuration. General System Settings The General tab of System Configuration allows the administrator to configure several different items. To get there, right-click System Configuration, and then click Settings. Snapshots This […]
My Life as a Consultant – Q1
I’ve been tossing around the idea of blogging about my journey (ugh) as a consultant for a while now, but I’ve finally decided to sit down and put my thoughts to paper, so to speak. Now, I’ve been a consultant for a few years now, but I only recently made the move from a partner […]
Horizon Mirage 4.4 Part 6 – Web Manager Installation
In the last article, we covered installation of Horizon Mirage File Portal. Here, we’ll cover the installation of Horizon Mirage Web Manager. Horizon Mirage Web Manager Installation 1. Shift + right-click the mirage.WebManagement.x64.35175.msi (or .x86.35175 if installing on 32-bit OS) and Run as different user. 2. Type in the Mirage admin username and password, and […]
Horizon Mirage 4.4 Part 5 – File Portal Installation
In our previous article, we went through how to install and configure IIS for use with Horizon Mirage File Portal and Web Management. In this article, we’ll go over how to install the Horizon Mirage File Portal. Prep Work IIS is installed and configured properly with an SSL certificate Installation 1. Shift-right-click the mirage.WebAccess.x64.35175.msi installer, […]
Horizon Mirage 4.4 Part 4 – Install and Configure IIS
In our previous article, we showed how to install Horizon Mirage Server. In this article, we’ll discuss how to install and configure IIS for use with Horizon Mirage File Portal and Web Management. Install IIS 1. In Server Manager, click Manage then Add Roles and Features. 2. Click Next on the Before You Begin screen […]
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