Horizon Application Manager is VMware's new SaaS application delivery solution. It provides a simple, cross-delivery platform for managing virtual applications – if an app can be virtualized with ThinApp, it can be delivered through Horizon to a desktop, tablet, or mobile device.
This flexible, simple and quick method of application delivery is the future of workforce productivity!
View our slide deck as we explore how VMware Horizon Application Manager empowers IT and gives end-users an easy, secure way to get to their work!
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VMware Horizon Application Manager
1. CDH
VMware Horizon
Application Manager
August 2012
2. CDH Quick Facts
About Us Approach Partnerships
• 22nd Year • Vendor • Microsoft Gold
• Grand Rapids & Independent • VMware Enterprise
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5. CDH Your Presenter
Jason Shroll
Consultant
VCP | MCITP:EA | CCEA
Jason.Shroll@cdh.com
6. CDH Agenda
• What is Horizon Application Manager
– Benefits
– Components
– Uses
• How Horizon works with ThinApp
• Horizon in action
• Q&A
7. CDH What is it?
“VMware Horizon Application Manager is a
cross-platform end-user management
solution that unifies, secures and controls
access to SaaS, Web and Windows
applications across end-users devices.”
8. VMware Horizon Application
CDH Manager Overview
SIMPLIFY MANAGE CONNECT
Desktop
Service
App Catalog
Service
• My Apps
• My Device
• Centralize IT Services
• Centralize Policy control
• Centralize User Identity
with Active Directory
Data
Service Secure Universal
Access
9. CDH Unified End User Experience
Overview
Single web workspace for all applications
Secure single sign-on
Horizon is device aware, and optimizes
for user experience
On-demand application store with
integration option to enterprise approval
control
Benefits
Simplified seamless end-user experience
anywhere
Secure, fast access to applications
Single access experience for Lowers cost of managing users devices
users across all devices Increase productivity to the right
applications for your end-users
10. Horizon Single Sign-On for SaaS
CDH and Web Applications
Horizon
Application Manager
Appliance
SAML to App
Username & Password entered* Authentication
Success
Generate SAML assertion for Horizon
Horizon
SAML to App
Enterprise
Connector Directory
Appliance
*If user is already signed into Active Directory a Kerberos TGT
will be provided and user will not be prompted to sign in
11. Horizon Application Manager
CDH Appliance
Overview
Scales to support 100K users
vSphere based virtual appliance
Configuration wizards for deployment
Updates direct to appliance, no need
to re-install the appliance
Benefits
Faster time to market
Easy to maintain, lower TCO
Non-disruptive maintenance and
updates
Scalability and High Availability
12. CDH Horizon Connector Appliance
Overview
Virtual appliance authenticates users
against AD for Horizon
Connects to ThinApp repository to
populate Application Catalog
Configurable settings
Benefits
Syncs with directory – does not make
changes to directory services
Leverage existing directory services
Support your business policies and
requirements
17. Support for ThinApp application
CDH delivery and sync
Overview
Reports device data back to Horizon
Deliver ThinApps to Windows devices
Track ThinApp application leases and
expirations
Customize sync preferences
Windows XP and Win 7 supported
Benefits
Single Sign-on
Seamless access to applications (SaaS,
web and ThinApps)
Customize preferences to support
business policies
23. CDH Thank You
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Royal Oak, MI 48067 Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(248) 546-1800 (616) 776-1600
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