The 2V0-51.21: Professional VMware Horizon 8.x course is designed for IT professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of VMware Horizon and its capabilities for delivering virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) and application virtualization. This course provides a comprehensive overview of VMware Horizon, empowering participants with the knowledge and skills needed to implement, manage, and optimize virtual desktop solutions within their organizations.

Course Objectives:

1. Understand VMware Horizon Architecture:

   • Gain insights into the components and architecture of VMware Horizon, including Connection Servers, Virtual Desktop Managers, and related services that support VDI solutions.

2. Installation and Configuration:

   • Learn how to install and configure VMware Horizon 8.x, including prerequisites and best practices for setting up a robust virtual desktop environment.

3. Managing Virtual Desktops:

   • Discover methods for creating and managing virtual desktops, including linked clones and instant clones. Understand how to deploy virtual machines and applications effectively.

4. User Experience Optimization:

   • Explore techniques to enhance the user experience, including configuring user settings, optimizing graphics performance, and managing profile settings.

5. Security Best Practices:

   • Understand security measures, including authentication methods, user access controls, and policies to protect data within a virtual desktop environment.

6. Monitoring and Troubleshooting:

   • Learn how to monitor the performance of VMware Horizon environments, utilizing tools and logs to identify and resolve issues promptly.

7. Integrating with VMware Ecosystem:

   • Understand how VMware Horizon integrates with other VMware products, such as vSphere and vSAN, to create a cohesive virtualization infrastructure.

8. Disaster Recovery and High Availability:

   • Explore strategies for ensuring high availability and disaster recovery for your VDI environment, including backup and restore procedures.

Course Format:

This course combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on labs to provide participants with a practical learning experience. Learners will engage in interactive sessions, discussions, and real-world scenarios to reinforce their understanding of VMware Horizon 8.x.

Target Audience:

This course is ideal for IT administrators, system engineers, network engineers, technical managers, and anyone interested in mastering VMware Horizon for virtual desktop deployments. It caters to those looking to earn the VMware Certified Professional – Horizon (VCP-Horizon) certification and advance their careers in virtualization technologies.