VMware Horizon: Deploy and Manage Plus App Volumes Fast Track [V8.8] Intermediate
VMware Horizon: Deploy and Manage Plus App Volumes Fast Track [V8.8] by Omnissa equips virtualization engineers and desktop administrators with skills to deploy scalable virtual desktops and dynamic application delivery using Horizon 8 and App Volumes. It solves the critical challenge of delivering secure, personalized desktop environments at scale—addressed by only 38% of enterprises according to Gartner. You’ll gain hands-on expertise in instant clones, RDS pools, Dynamic Environment Manager, and Smart Policies.
This course prepares for the Omnissa Certified Professional Desktop (OCPD) certification with official vendor-authorized courseware and Koenig’s 30-day lab access. Trainees master real-world deployment scenarios, ensuring readiness for roles in enterprise desktop virtualization and cloud workspace management.
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Course Overview
The Omnissa VMware Horizon: Deploy and Manage Plus App Volumes Fast Track [V8.8] course is designed for IT professionals responsible for deploying, managing, and optimizing virtual desktop and application infrastructure using the Omnissa Horizon platform. This intensive five-day fast-track program prepares candidates for the VMware Horizon 8.x Professional (2V0-51.23) exam, leading to the VCP-DTM 2024 certification. Target roles include virtualization administrators, desktop operations managers, and cloud infrastructure architects who manage enterprise end-user computing environments. With on-premise VDI solutions like Omnissa Horizon holding strong adoption in regulated industries—accounting for over 60% of persistent VDI deployments due to compliance and data control needs—this training equips professionals with in-demand skills validated by a globally recognized certification.
Participants gain hands-on experience with core technologies including Horizon® Connection Server™, Unified Access Gateway™, App Volumes™, Dynamic Environment Manager™, vSphere, and Cloud Pod Architecture. Through integrated lab exercises, students configure and deploy full and instant-clone virtual machine pools, set up RDS-based application delivery, and implement secure access via load-balanced gateways. The labs are conducted in an instructor-led virtual environment where learners build a complete Horizon 8.x infrastructure from the ground up. A key real-world scenario involves creating Writable Volumes and packaging enterprise applications using App Volumes to enable rapid, scalable delivery across dynamic desktop environments while maintaining user personalization through Dynamic Environment Manager policies.
This course directly supports achievement of the VCP-DTM 2024 certification, a credential recognized across enterprise IT sectors for validating expertise in desktop virtualization. Professionals with this certification report average salary increases of 15–20%, with senior virtualization engineers earning up to $130,000 annually in North America. Koenig Solutions enhances learning outcomes with its Guaranteed-to-Run scheduling and option for 1-on-1 live training, ensuring personalized attention and flexibility. Upon completion, graduates are positioned to lead virtual desktop initiatives, optimize application delivery at scale, and support hybrid workforce strategies in organizations leveraging Omnissa’s industry-leading VDI platform.
What You'll Learn
Prerequisites
- Use the vSphere Web Client to efficiently manage virtual machines and infrastructure, a key skill for deploying VMware Horizon: Deploy and Manage Plus App Volumes Fast Track [V8.8] by Omnissa
- Create and manage snapshots, templates, and guest customization specifications within VMware vSphere to streamline virtual machine deployment and management
- Configure Microsoft Windows Active Directory services such as DNS, DHCP, and time synchronization to support VMware Horizon environments
- Implement Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to restrict user activities in Windows, enhancing security in VMware Horizon deployments
- Configure Windows systems to enable Remote Desktop Connections, facilitating remote management of VMware Horizon virtual desktops
- Deploy and modify virtual machine properties in a vSphere environment to optimize performance and compatibility for VMware Horizon: Deploy and Manage Plus App Volumes Fast Track [V8.8]
Certification Exam
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Course Curriculum
Structured learning with hands-on labs and real-world scenarios
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Day 1– Master VMware Horizon: Deploy and Manage Plus App Volumes Fast Track [V8.8] Basics
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Day 2– Desktop Pools and Instant Clones Optimization
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Day 3– RDS Infrastructure and Environment Management
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Day 4– App Volumes and Application Lifecycle Management
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Day 5– Advanced Configuration and Smart Policies
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 VMware Horizon: Deploy and Manage Plus App Volumes Fast Track [V8.8] certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months
Salary Impact
Average salary increase reported after obtaining the VMware Horizon: Deploy and Manage Plus App Volumes Fast Track [V8.8] certification
*Source: Glassdoor / LinkedIn 2025
Job Roles
- Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Engineer
- End-User Computing Architect
- Omnissa Horizon Solutions Specialist
- Desktop and Mobility Administrator
- Cloud Desktop Services Engineer
- Application Virtualization Engineer
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