Setting Up for Linux Desktops

Verify the Linux Account Used by Linux Virtual Machines
The following table lists the account name and account type used by Linux virtual machines.
Table 1‑4. Account Name and Account Type
Account Name Account Type Used By
root Linux OS built-in Java Standalone Agent,
mksvchanserver, shell scripts
vmwblast created by Linux Agent installer VMwareBlastServer
<current login user> Linux OS built-in or AD user or
LDAP user
python script
Recommended Video Memory (vRAM) Settings
When you create a Linux virtual machine in vSphere Client, configure the vRAM size as shown in Table 1-5.
Set the vRAM size that is recommended for the number and resolution of the monitors that you configure
for the virtual machine.
These vRAM size recommendations apply only to virtual machines that are configured to use 2D or vSGA
graphics, which use the VMware driver. vDGA and NVIDIA GRID vGPU use NVIDIA drivers. The vRAM
size set in vSphere Client has no affect on vDGA or NVIDIA GRID vGPU machines.
These vRAM sizes are the minimum recommendations. If more resources are available on the virtual
machine, set the vRAM to larger values for improved video performance.
10 MB is the minimum vRAM size recommendation for a machine that is configured with a single monitor
at the lowest resolution.
If a Linux virtual machine is configured with a smaller vRAM size than is recommended, the following
issues might occur:
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Desktop sessions might be disconnected right after the initial connection is made.
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Autofit might fail to work. The desktop is then displayed in a small area of the screen.
CAUTION Horizon 7 does not automatically configure the vRAM settings on Linux virtual machines, as
happens on Windows virtual machines. You must configure the vRAM settings manually in vSphere Client.
Table 1‑5. Recommended vRAM Settings for 2D or vSGA Graphics
vRAM Size
Number of
Monitors Maximum Resolution
10 MB 1 1600x1200 or 1680x1050
12 MB 1 1920x1440
32 MB 1 2560x1600
48 MB 2 2048x1536
80 MB 2 2560x1600
Setting Up Horizon 7 for Linux Desktops
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