VMware Horizon 8: Deploy and Manage Plus App Volumes Fast Track Intermediate
The VMware Horizon 8: Deploy and Manage Plus App Volumes Fast Track course equips desktop administrators, virtualization engineers, and IT architects with accelerated skills to deploy and manage unified virtual desktops and applications using VMware Horizon. It solves the critical challenge of fragmented application delivery and complex profile management in hybrid environments. With over 150,000 VCP-certified professionals globally, demand for validated desktop virtualization expertise continues to grow across enterprise IT organizations.
This fast-track training prepares learners for the VMware Certified Professional – Desktop Management (VCP-DTM) certification, covering both Horizon infrastructure and App Volumes in an intensive five-day format. Koenig Solutions provides official vendor-authorized courseware and 30 days of lab access, enabling hands-on mastery of instant clones, Cloud Pod Architecture, and dynamic environment personalization to drive efficient, scalable digital workspace deployments.
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Course Overview
The VMware Horizon 8: Deploy and Manage Plus App Volumes Fast Track course by VMware is a comprehensive five-day accelerated training program designed for operators, administrators, and architects responsible for deploying and managing virtual desktop infrastructure. This fast-track course combines eight days of content into an intensive learning experience, preparing candidates for the VMware Certified Professional – Desktop and Mobility 2020 (VCP-DTM 2020) certification. It serves IT professionals tasked with implementing, supporting, and administering end-user computing environments, including roles such as Virtualization Engineer, Desktop Administrator, and EUC Architect. With enterprise demand for virtual desktop infrastructure rising due to hybrid work models, organizations increasingly rely on VMware Horizon to securely deliver personalized desktops and applications, making this skill set highly relevant across industries.
Participants gain hands-on expertise with core VMware technologies including VMware Horizon® Connection Server™, Unified Access Gateway™, App Volumes™, Dynamic Environment Manager™, and integration with Workspace ONE® Access™. Through extensive lab exercises conducted in a vSphere-based environment using vCenter Server and vSphere Web Client, students configure and deploy full and instant-clone virtual machine pools, set up Remote Desktop Services (RDS) application pools, and establish Cloud Pod Architecture for cross-site scalability. A key real-world project involves installing and configuring App Volumes to dynamically deliver application packages and writable volumes, enabling rapid provisioning and lifecycle management of applications at scale while using Dynamic Environment Manager to centralize user personalization and policy settings across physical, virtual, and cloud endpoints.
This course directly prepares learners for the VCP-DTM 2020 certification, a recognized credential validating proficiency in delivering secure, scalable virtual desktops and applications through VMware Horizon. Certified professionals report average salaries between $85,000 and $115,000 annually in the United States, with senior roles commanding higher compensation based on experience and industry. Koenig Solutions enhances this training with official VMware courseware, Guaranteed-to-Run batches, and flexible 1-on-1 instructor-led sessions that ensure personalized attention and mastery of complex deployment scenarios. Completing the VMware Horizon 8: Deploy and Manage Plus App Volumes Fast Track program equips IT professionals to lead virtual desktop initiatives, optimize end-user computing strategies, and advance into senior infrastructure and cloud desktop architecture roles.
What You'll Learn
Prerequisites
- Experience with VMware vSphere Web Client for managing virtual machines, datastores, and networks is recommended before starting the VMware Horizon 8: Deploy and Manage Plus App Volumes Fast Track course by VMware.
- Ability to create and manage VM snapshots, templates, and guest customization specifications in vSphere will help learners grasp core concepts in the VMware Horizon 8: Deploy and Manage Plus App Volumes Fast Track training.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Windows system administration, including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and time synchronization, is beneficial for understanding VMware Horizon 8 deployment and management.
- Experience configuring Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to restrict user activities and manage desktop settings supports effective learning in the VMware Horizon 8: Deploy and Manage Plus App Volumes Fast Track course.
- Ability to configure Windows systems for Remote Desktop Connections and build ODBC connections to SQL Server databases enhances practical skills for VMware Horizon 8 administrators.
- VMware Certified Professional – Desktop and Mobility 2020 (VCP-DTM 2020) or equivalent experience provides a strong foundation for the VMware Horizon 8: Deploy and Manage Plus App Volumes Fast Track course.
Certification Exam
Everything you need to know about the 2V0-51.23 certification exam
Course Curriculum
Structured learning with hands-on labs and real-world scenarios
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Day 1– VMware Horizon 8: Deploy and Manage Plus App Volumes Fast Track Architecture
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Day 2– vSphere Integration and Desktop Pool Optimization
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Day 3– Instant Clones, RDS Pools, and Horizon Client
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Day 4– Horizon Infrastructure and Security Frameworks
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Day 5– App Volumes and Dynamic Environment Management
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
- App Volumes Administrator
- End User Computing Engineer
- Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Consultant
Companies Hiring
and 5,000+ organizations worldwide seeking 2V0-51.23 certified professionals
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