Setting Up for Linux Desktops

Preparing a Linux Virtual Machine for
Desktop Deployment 2
Seing up a Linux desktop involves creating a Linux virtual machine and preparing the operating system
for remote desktop deployment.
This chapter includes the following topics:
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“Create a Virtual Machine and Install Linux,” on page 19
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“Prepare a Linux Machine for Remote Desktop Deployment,” on page 20
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“Install Dependency Packages for Horizon Agent,” on page 22
Create a Virtual Machine and Install Linux
You create a new virtual machine in vCenter Server for each remote desktop that is deployed in Horizon 7.
You must install your Linux distribution on the virtual machine.
Prerequisites
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Verify that your deployment meets the requirements for supporting Linux desktops. See “System
Requirements for Horizon 7 for Linux,” on page 11.
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Familiarize yourself with the steps for creating virtual machines in vCenter Server and installing guest
operating systems. See "Creating and Preparing Virtual Machines" in the Seing Up Virtual Desktops in
Horizon 7 document.
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Familiarize yourself with the recommended video memory (vRAM) values for the monitors you will
use with the virtual machine. See “System Requirements for Horizon 7 for Linux,” on page 11.
Procedure
1 In vSphere Web Client or vSphere Client, create a new virtual machine.
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