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Omnissa Horizon: Deploy and Manage

The Omnissa Horizon: Deploy and Manage course equips administrators, architects, and virtualization engineers with hands-on skills to deploy and manage Horizon 8 environments, solving the growing challenge of delivering secure, scalable virtual desktops amid rising hybrid work demands. With 67% of enterprises now prioritizing digital workspace resilience, this course delivers critical expertise in instant clones, Cloud Pod Architecture, and Unified Access Gateway configuration.

This course prepares learners for the Omnissa Certified Administrator – Horizon (OCA-H) exam, featuring official vendor-authorized courseware and 30-day lab access at Koenig Solutions. Gain the proven skills to optimize end-user computing infrastructure and advance into higher-demand roles like Horizon architect or cloud workspace specialist.

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Course Overview

The Omnissa Horizon: Deploy and Manage course, offered by Omnissa, is designed for IT professionals aiming to master virtual desktop infrastructure deployment and management. This course prepares candidates for the Omnissa Certified Engineer – Horizon (OCE-H) certification and is ideal for Tier 1 Operators, system administrators, and virtualization architects responsible for delivering and maintaining remote desktop services. With over 200,000 Horizon deployments globally, organizations increasingly rely on certified professionals to manage scalable, secure end-user computing environments. Participants will gain comprehensive skills in configuring Horizon 8, managing desktop pools, and integrating with core services such as Unified Access Gateway and Cloud Pod Architecture.

Students engage with key technologies including Horizon® Connection Server™, Unified Access Gateway™, VMware NSX Advanced Load Balancer, and Dynamic Environment Manager within a hands-on lab environment. Using the Omnissa-provided lab infrastructure, learners deploy and configure instant-clone and full-clone desktop pools, set up Remote Desktop Services (RDS) application publishing, and integrate Horizon with Omnissa Access for seamless single sign-on. A key real-world scenario involves building a multi-site Horizon environment with Cloud Pod Architecture, enabling desktop entitlement across locations. The lab exercises are conducted through the Horizon Console and vSphere Web Client, providing practical experience in optimizing Windows 11 master images and managing client drive redirection.

Successfully completing the Omnissa Horizon: Deploy and Manage course prepares candidates for the industry-recognized OCE-H certification, which validates advanced expertise in Horizon environments and is highly valued by enterprises adopting digital workspace solutions. Certified professionals report average salaries ranging from $130,000 to $190,000, reflecting strong market demand for skilled VDI engineers. Koenig Solutions enhances learning with Guaranteed-to-Run scheduling and access to official Omnissa courseware, ensuring consistent, high-quality training. Graduates are positioned to lead virtual desktop initiatives, drive infrastructure modernization, and advance into senior architecture roles within enterprise IT organizations.

What You'll Learn

Deploy Omnissa Horizon: Deploy and Manage desktop pools efficiently to streamline virtual desktop deployment and improve user access.
Configure Omnissa Horizon Connection Server: Set up and optimize Horizon Connection Server instances for reliable, high-performance virtual desktop connections.
Implement Omnissa Horizon Unified Access Gateway: Secure remote access with Omnissa's Unified Access Gateway, ensuring safe and seamless connectivity for users.
Manage Omnissa Horizon instant-clone desktop provisioning: Accelerate desktop deployment and reduce setup time with instant-clone management in Omnissa Horizon.
Monitor Omnissa Horizon component health: Keep your virtual desktop environment running smoothly by actively monitoring Omnissa Horizon components for optimal performance.
Optimize graphics rendering in Omnissa Horizon VMs: Enhance user experience by fine-tuning graphics rendering in Horizon virtual machines for better visual performance.

Prerequisites

Recommended knowledge before taking this course
  • Completion of VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage or equivalent knowledge is a recommended prerequisite for Omnissa Horizon: Deploy and Manage.
  • Working knowledge of vSphere 7.x or 8.x for managing virtual machines, datastores, and networks is essential for deploying and managing Omnissa Horizon environments effectively.
  • Ability to create and manage virtual machine snapshots, templates, and properties helps streamline Horizon deployment and ensures quick recovery.
  • Experience configuring guest customization specifications for Windows virtual machines enables seamless user provisioning within Omnissa Horizon: Deploy and Manage.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Windows system administration, including enabling Remote Desktop Connections, supports efficient virtual desktop management.
  • Hands-on experience configuring Active Directory services such as DNS, DHCP, and time synchronization is critical for Horizon environment stability.
  • Experience implementing Group Policy Objects to restrict user activities enhances security and compliance in Horizon deployments.
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Certification Exam

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Exam Details
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OCPD
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Multiple choice, labs & case studies
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Retake Policy
Candidates must wait 14 days before retaking the exam; a maximum of three attempts are allowed per year
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Course Curriculum

Structured learning with hands-on labs and real-world scenarios

1
Day 1– Mastering Omnissa Horizon: Deploy and Manage Architecture
Course introductions and logistics Reviewing key course objectives Omnissa Horizon features and benefits Conceptual and logical architecture design Horizon reference architecture standards Virtual desktop business use cases Defining virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) Core Omnissa Horizon component overview
2
Day 2– Optimizing vSphere for Omnissa Horizon Deployments
Core virtualization concept fundamentals Accessing vCenter via vSphere Client Provisioning virtual machine resources Optimizing Windows VMs for Horizon Installing Horizon Agent on Windows Optimizing Linux VMs for Horizon Creating Linux VMs for Horizon Installing Horizon Agent on Linux
3
Day 3– Building Scalable Omnissa Horizon Desktop Pools
Template setup for desktop pools Adding desktops to Horizon inventory Dedicated versus floating pool comparison Automated full-VM pool creation Defining granular user entitlement Global and pool-level policy explanation Configuring desktop pool settings Testing secure desktop pool access
4
Day 4– Advanced Instant Clones and RDS Pool Management
Instant clone technology advantages Instant clone provisioning workflows Deploying instant clone desktop pools Pushing updated images to clones Creating scalable RDS desktop pools Creating RDS application pools Load balancing for RDSH environments Accessing RDS desktops via Horizon
5
Day 5– Security, Monitoring, and Omnissa Horizon Operations
Configuring Horizon Client options Enabling USB redirection and printing Optimizing Microsoft Teams performance Unified Access Gateway installation Configuring robust TLS certificates Monitoring with Horizon HelpDesk tool Using Horizon Performance Tracker Configuring Cloud Pod Architecture

What's Included in Your Training

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Career Outcomes

78%

of OCPD certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months

Salary Impact

+22%

Average salary increase reported after obtaining the OCPD certification

Typical Salary Range (Global)
Entry$90,000–$115,000
Mid$115,000–$145,000
Senior$145,000–$180,000

*Source: Glassdoor / LinkedIn 2025

Job Roles

6
  • Omnissa Horizon Administrator
  • VDI Engineer
  • Desktop Virtualization Specialist
  • Omnissa Horizon Consultant
  • Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Manager
  • End User Computing Engineer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the OCPD training course

Is the Omnissa certification exam included in the Omnissa Horizon: Deploy and Manage course fee, and what is the separate exam cost?
The Omnissa certification exam is not included in the course fee; candidates must register and pay separately. The official Omnissa certification exam fee is standardized globally at USD $250 for both OCA and OCE levels, per Omnissa's official pricing policy.
What training formats does Koenig offer for Omnissa Horizon: Deploy and Manage, and do they include Guaranteed-to-Run scheduling?
Koenig offers live online, classroom, and self-paced formats for Omnissa Horizon: Deploy and Manage. All public batches feature Guaranteed-to-Run scheduling, ensuring confirmed dates regardless of enrollment size, providing maximum reliability for your professional development and project planning.
How long is lab access provided for Omnissa Horizon: Deploy and Manage, and what type of environment is used?
Lab access for Omnissa Horizon: Deploy and Manage is provided for the full 5-day course duration, concluding on the evening of Day 5. Labs utilize a cloud-based, instructor-led environment featuring pre-configured virtual infrastructure for intensive, hands-on skill development.
What is Koenig's rescheduling and cancellation policy for the Omnissa Horizon: Deploy and Manage course?
Koenig permits free rescheduling with over 7 days' notice. Cancellations or rescheduling within 7 days incur a 50% to 100% fee. Per standard Terms of Service, the same training session cannot be rescheduled more than once.
What is the format, number of questions, passing score, and time limit for the Omnissa Horizon certification exam?
The Omnissa Horizon certification exam combines multiple-choice questions with live lab components. The exam provides a 120-minute duration. While specific question counts and passing scores remain confidential, candidates must demonstrate technical proficiency in deployment, management, and troubleshooting.
How long is the Omnissa Horizon certification valid, and what is the renewal process and cost?
The Omnissa Horizon certification remains valid for two years. Renewal requires passing the current exam version with no grace period. The renewal fee is USD $250, matching the initial certification cost as defined by Omnissa's policy.
What post-training support does Koenig provide after completing the Omnissa Horizon: Deploy and Manage course?
Koenig provides 30 days of post-training support, including access to session recordings, official courseware, and hands-on lab environments. Learners also receive targeted exam preparation materials and practice questions to ensure certification success and skill retention.
What are the prerequisites or recommended experience needed before taking the Omnissa Horizon: Deploy and Manage course?
Prerequisites for Omnissa Horizon: Deploy and Manage include proficiency in vSphere Web Client, VM snapshots, guest customization, and template conversion. Additionally, foundational Microsoft Windows administration skills in Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy are required.
What is the salary impact or career benefit of earning the Omnissa Horizon certification, with real figures if available?
Earning the Omnissa Horizon certification often yields a 15-20% salary increase. Certified engineers typically earn between $95,000 and $125,000 annually, based on industry benchmarks for EUC specialists possessing advanced, vendor-verified Horizon deployment and management expertise.
How does the Omnissa Horizon: Deploy and Manage course compare with self-study in terms of exam pass rates and time to certification?
The Omnissa Horizon: Deploy and Manage course improves pass rates via expert instruction and structured labs. This approach reduces preparation time by 30-40%, allowing most learners to achieve certification within 60 days, compared to 90+ days for self-study.
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