VMware Horizon Mirage

Install the Horizon Mirage Client Silently

The administrator can deploy the Horizon Mirage client installer silently, without disturbing user operations, by using command-line arguments. Prerequisites 1 Verify that you have administrative permissions. 2 Verify that your platform meets the software and hardware requirements. 3 Because you cannot place Horizon Mirage servers in the customer's DMZ premises, use a VPN to connect clients that will be used outside the network. 4 If the client will use SSL to connect to the server SSL must already be configured on the server. Procedure 1 Select Start > Run,...
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Install the Server SSL Certificate

To set up SSL on the Horizon Mirage server, you must obtain SSL certificate values and configure them on the server. SSL Certificates is a Windows feature. Procedure 1 Access the certificate store of the local machine account to check the server SSL certificate details. a Select Start > Run. b Type certmgr.msc. c Select Certificates > Personal > Certificates to navigate to your certificate. 2 If you do not have a certificate, create one with tools such as the Microsoft makecert, and import the result into the...
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Connect the Console to the Horizon Mirage System

After you install the Horizon Mirage Management console, you can connect the console to the Horizon Mirage system. Procedure 1 In the Horizon Mirage Management console tree, right-click VMware Horizon Mirage in the root directory and select Add System. 2 Type the IP address or host name of the Horizon Mirage Management server in the Management Server Address text box. 3 Click OK. The Management console is connected to the system. A Horizon Mirage server node now appears in the console window. After the console is connected, it shows Server...
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Install the Horizon Mirage Management Console

The Horizon Mirage Management console is the graphical user interface used to perform scalable maintenance, management, and monitoring of deployed endpoints. You install the Management console after you install the Horizon Mirage Management server. The Management console is built as a Microsoft Management Console version 3.0 snap-in. The installation uses an .msi file located in the Horizon Mirage distribution. Prerequisites The End-User License Agreement appears during the installation. You must agree to its terms before you can complete the installation. Procedure Double-click the .msi file for your environment. 64-bit Mirage.management.console.x64.buildnumber.msi or 32-bit...
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Install the Horizon Mirage Management Server

The Horizon Mirage Management server is the main component that controls and manages the Horizon Mirage server cluster. The installation uses an msi file located in the Horizon Mirage installation package. Prerequisites Verify that the relevant software requirements are met. Procedure 1 Double-click the Mirage.management.server.x64.buildnumber.msi file. 2 Type the SQL Server name. 3 Type the SQL Instance name. Use the default SQL instance name if your MSSQL edition was installed with Default options, or the custom instance name if a custom name was defined. 4 Set the remaining installation parameters. The installation...
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Install the Horizon Mirage System

You must install the Horizon Mirage components in the specified order. Prerequisites Verify that all hardware and software prerequisites are fulfilled, that you have a valid license for the system, and that the latest version of the Horizon Mirage software is downloaded from the support site. Verify that the SQL server is installed and reachable. The SQL browser service must be started to allow remote connections. Verify that firewall settings allow remote connections on the SQL server host. Go to http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc646023.aspx. Verify that antivirus software running on the server machine excludes Horizon Mirage server folders and processes from scanning. Server folders, including...
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Planning the Horizon Mirage Deployment

Planning the Horizon Mirage Deployment The Horizon Mirage components support a range of operating systems. Software, hardware, and database requirements apply to each component. The Horizon Mirage system and clients use default communication ports and protocols. Before you start to deploy Horizon Mirage, verify that operating system and other requirements are satisfied. Operating System Requirements Horizon Mirage client Windows XP Professional with SP2 or SP3, 32-bit. Windows Vista Business or Enterprise, 32-bit and 64-bit. Windows 7 Professional or Enterprise, 32-bit and 64-bit. Windows XP Fast User Switching mode must be turned off if the computer is not aAD domain member. Go...
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