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Table Of Contents
Contents
VMware View Architecture Planning 5
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Introduction to VMware View 7
Advantages of Using VMware View 7
VMware View Features 9
How the VMware View Components Fit Together 9
Integrating and Customizing VMware View 13
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Planning a Rich User Experience 15
Feature Support Matrix 15
Choosing a Display Protocol 17
Using View Persona Management to Retain User Data and Settings 18
Benefits of Using View Desktops in Local Mode 19
Accessing USB Devices Connected to a Local Computer 21
Printing from a View Desktop 22
Streaming Multimedia to a View Desktop 22
Using Single Sign-On for Logging In to a View Desktop 22
Using Multiple Monitors with a View Desktop 23
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Managing Desktop Pools from a Central Location 25
Advantages of Desktop Pools 25
Reducing and Managing Storage Requirements 26
Application Provisioning 27
Using Active Directory GPOs to Manage Users and Desktops 29
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Architecture Design Elements and Planning Guidelines 31
Virtual Machine Requirements 31
VMware View ESX/ESXi Node 36
Desktop Pools for Specific Types of Workers 37
Desktop Virtual Machine Configuration 41
vCenter and View Composer Virtual Machine Configuration and Desktop Pool Maximums 42
View Connection Server Maximums and Virtual Machine Configuration 43
View Transfer Server Virtual Machine Configuration and Storage 44
vSphere Clusters 44
VMware View Building Blocks 45
VMware View Pod 49
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Planning for Security Features 51
Understanding Client Connections 51
Choosing a User Authentication Method 54
Restricting View Desktop Access 56
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