VMware Horizon 8: Deploy and Manage Intermediate
VMware Horizon 8: Deploy and Manage equips administrators, architects, and Tier 1 operators with hands-on skills to deploy and manage virtual desktops and applications using VMware Horizon 8. It solves the critical challenge of delivering secure, scalable remote workspaces amid rising hybrid work demand—validated by VMware’s certification guide stating that 78% of organizations are integrating identity-based access into virtual desktops within two years.
This course prepares learners for the VMware Certified Professional – Desktop Management 2024 (VCP-DTM 2024) certification, enhancing career opportunities in end-user computing. Koenig Solutions offers official vendor-authorized courseware and 30-day lab access, ensuring mastery of Horizon Connection Server, instant-clone pools, and Cloud Pod Architecture, leading to roles in virtual desktop infrastructure management with increased deployment efficiency.
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Course Overview
The VMware Horizon 8: Deploy and Manage course by VMware is designed for IT professionals seeking hands-on expertise in delivering virtual desktops and applications through a unified infrastructure. This five-day training prepares candidates for the VMware Horizon 8.x Professional (2V0-51.23) exam, leading to the VMware Certified Professional – Desktop Management 2024 (VCP-DTM 2024) certification. It is ideal for Tier 1 operators, system administrators, and virtualization architects responsible for deploying and managing end-user computing environments. With over 20,000 enterprises globally using VMware Horizon, including major players in IT, healthcare, and finance, demand for certified professionals remains strong as organizations adopt hybrid work models and secure desktop virtualization solutions.
Participants gain practical experience with core VMware technologies including VMware Horizon Connection Server, Unified Access Gateway, vSphere, and Horizon Client. The course includes extensive hands-on labs where students configure and deploy full and instant-clone virtual desktop pools, set up Remote Desktop Services (RDS) application pools, and integrate Horizon with Workspace ONE Access. Using a lab environment that mirrors real-world data centers, learners build a complete Horizon 8 infrastructure, configure load balancing, and establish Cloud Pod Architecture for cross-site management. A key project involves securing external access through Unified Access Gateway, enabling remote users to connect securely via Blast and PCoIP protocols, simulating enterprise-grade remote workforce deployments.
This course directly supports career advancement toward roles such as Desktop Administrator, VDI Engineer, or EUC Architect, with certified professionals earning between $85,000 and $115,000 annually in the U.S. The VCP-DTM 2024 credential is globally recognized for validating expertise in secure, scalable desktop virtualization. At Koenig Solutions, learners benefit from official VMware courseware and Guaranteed-to-Run batches, ensuring timely access to training with expert instructors. Completing VMware Horizon 8: Deploy and Manage equips IT professionals to lead virtual desktop initiatives, optimize end-user experience, and support digital transformation in modern enterprise environments.
What You'll Learn
Skills You'll Gain
Prerequisites
- These prerequisites ensure success in the advanced Horizon architecture modules of VMware Horizon 8: Deploy and Manage by VMware.
- Experience with VMware vSphere 7.x or 8.x, specifically managing virtual machines, datastores, and networks.
- Completion of VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage [V8] or equivalent knowledge.
- Strong understanding of Windows Server 2019/2022 administration, including domain controller management.
- Ability to create and manage VM snapshots, templates, and guest customization specifications within vCenter for Horizon environments.
- Proficiency in configuring Active Directory services such as DNS, DHCP, and time synchronization to support Horizon deployments.
- Experience implementing Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to control user activities in Windows environments integrated with Horizon.
- Skill in configuring Windows systems for Remote Desktop Connections to enhance Horizon virtual desktop access.
- Ability to create ODBC connections to SQL Server databases for Horizon-related applications.
Certification Exam
Everything you need to know about the 2V0-51.23 certification exam
What's Included in Your Training
Every enrollment comes packed with resources to maximise your learning and exam success
Exam Preparation Materials
Practice Test Questions (200+)
Certificate of Completion
Post-Training Support (30 days)
Session Recording Access
Free Rescheduling (7+ days notice)
Career Outcomes
of 2V0-51.23 certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months
Salary Impact
Average salary increase reported after obtaining the 2V0-51.23 certification
*Source: Glassdoor / LinkedIn 2025
Job Roles
- VMware Horizon Administrator
- VDI Engineer
- Desktop Virtualization Specialist
- End User Computing Engineer
- Virtualization Infrastructure Consultant
- VMware EUC Administrator
Companies Hiring
and 5,000+ organizations worldwide seeking 2V0-51.23 certified professionals
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