Instructor-led 4-days

Course Description

This 4-day, hands-on course is tailored for IT professionals, system administrators, and VMware Horizon users who seek to deploy, optimize, and manage Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) with AI-enhanced capabilities. The course covers the integration of VMware Horizon with AI-driven tools for predictive analytics, automated workflows, and proactive monitoring to streamline VDI management and improve user experience.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to effectively deploy and manage VDI environments with VMware Horizon, incorporating AI to optimize resource usage, ensure security, and scale efficiently.

Learning Objectives

1. Understand VMware Horizon’s architecture and its components in a VDI setup.
2. Learn to integrate AI-driven tools within VMware Horizon for VDI optimization.
3. Deploy VMware Horizon with AI-enhanced features for monitoring, scaling, and predictive maintenance.
4. Apply AI-driven techniques for enhanced performance, resource allocation, and issue management.
5. Improve user experience by using AI for automated session configuration and application delivery.
6. Develop a scalable and secure management strategy for VMware Horizon VDI with AI integration.

Part 1: VMware Horizon and AI Fundamentals

• Module 1: VMware Horizon Overview
  • Introduction to VMware Horizon VDI architecture and its components (Connection Server, Unified Access Gateway, vCenter Server).
  • Key features of VMware Horizon for desktop and application virtualization.
  • Overview of VMware Horizon’s role in enterprise VDI solutions.
• Module 2: AI Fundamentals in IT and VDI
  • Overview of AI and machine learning applications in IT infrastructure and VDI.
  • Real-world AI applications in VMware Horizon VDI environments.
  • Introduction to AI tools compatible with VMware Horizon, such as vRealize AI Cloud and Tanzu.

• Hands-On Lab: Setting Up a Basic VMware Horizon Environment
  • Installing and configuring VMware Horizon infrastructure (Connection Server, vCenter Server).
  • Initial configuration for virtual desktops, pools, and user management.
• Case Study: AI-Driven VDI Implementations with VMware Horizon
  • Reviewing case studies of AI-enhanced VMware Horizon environments.

Part 2: Deploying VMware Horizon with AI Integration

• Module 3: Resource Optimization in VMware Horizon with AI
  • Using vRealize AI Cloud for intelligent resource allocation in VMware Horizon.
  • Predictive scaling and resource usage optimization with machine learning.
  • Real-time resource monitoring using AI within the Horizon environment.
• Module 4: Security and Compliance with AI in VMware Horizon
  • AI-powered security in Horizon: threat detection and user anomaly detection.
  • Compliance management and secure user access with AI-based tools.
  • Integration of security tools such as Carbon Black for VMware Horizon.

• Hands-On Lab: Deploying AI-Enhanced Resource Management in VMware Horizon
  • Configuring vRealize AI Cloud for resource monitoring and predictive scaling.
  • Using AI-powered tools for automated performance adjustments and security monitoring.
• Group Discussion: Security and Compliance in VMware Horizon with AI
  • Exploring real-world security challenges and discussing potential AI-driven solutions.

Part 3: Proactive Management of VMware Horizon with AI

• Module 5: AI-Enhanced Monitoring and Maintenance in VMware Horizon
  • Configuring VMware vRealize Operations for continuous VDI health checks.
  • Leveraging predictive analytics for proactive issue detection and resolution.
  • Using vRealize AI Cloud for automated optimization in Horizon environments.
• Module 6: AI for Enhanced User Experience in VMware Horizon
  • Customizing virtual desktop configurations using AI for optimal user experience.
  • AI-driven session and application management for VMware Horizon.
  • Applying AI for load balancing and intelligent scaling in VMware Horizon.

• Hands-On Lab: Proactive Management with VMware vRealize AI and Operations
  • Setting up alerts and AI-powered predictive maintenance workflows in Horizon.
  • Configuring AI-driven session management and application optimization tools.
• Role Play: Troubleshooting VMware Horizon Scenarios with AI
  • Participants role-play different troubleshooting scenarios and apply AI-driven solutions to resolve issues.

Part 4: Scaling and Securing VMware Horizon with AI

• Module 7: Scaling VMware Horizon Infrastructure with AI
  • Implementing AI for scalability and resource planning in VMware Horizon.
  • Using vRealize AI Cloud for intelligent load balancing and auto-scaling.
  • VMware Horizon Cloud Service and its role in scalable VDI.
• Module 8: Advanced Security and Data Protection in VMware Horizon with AI
  • AI-based data protection and compliance management for VMware Horizon.
  • Machine learning for continuous security monitoring and risk management.
  • Implementing AI-driven compliance standards in Horizon VDI environments.

Final assessment to evaluate knowledge and skills in deploying VMware Horizon with AI integration.

Lab:
Building a Scalable, Secure VMware Horizon Environment with AI**
Configuring a scalable Horizon environment using vRealize AI Cloud and Tanzu for security.
Setting up data protection and compliance checks with AI integrations.
Group discussion: Key takeaways, challenges, and implementation strategies.