Gathers information on a network interface on specified computers in Microsoft Active Directory. The computer accounts processed are filtered by IPEnabled and DHCP Disabled. Only computers using a Static IP Address are processed. Creates one text file and one CSV file, by default, in the folder where the script is run. The CSV file i […]

[Updated 4-Sep-2021] Introduction I started this series to learn just the basics of VMware Horizon. I did not read any blogs or articles on setting up Horizon. I watched some of Greg Shields’ Pluralsight course on Horizon 7 when I was confused about some of the permissions needed for the shares and files. My goal was to see if […]

It is my honor to introduce a new documentation script to the End User Computing community. This new script documents Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) and is based on version 17.1. I started work on this script on February 9, 2018, with RAS 16.0. It has taken 1 day shy of 2.5 years to finish the script. It took several produ […]

While old scripts that are not actively maintained do not get new features, they do get bug fixes. #Version 5.04 30-July-2020 Fixed a lot more code, especially parameter variable initialization, that just didn’t work in PoSH V2 You can always find the most current script by going to https://www.carlwebster.com/where-to-get-co […]

Updated for Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 2006. I am sure I may have missed something, so if I did, please let me know. You can always find the most current Excel file by going to https://www.carlwebster.com/where-to-get-copies-of-the-documentation-scripts/ Thanks Webster […]

Computer Multi-session Settings: Changed: Migration of existing profiles. Was None. Now is Local and Roaming. Added: Virtual channel white list – Disabled. Computer Single-session Settings: Changed: Migration of existing profiles. Was None. Now is Local and Roaming. Added: Virtual channel white list – Disabled. User M […]

[Updated 4-Sep-2021] Whew, that was a lot to cover in over 400 screenshots and 450 pages. After completing your Horizon testing, there is a step-by-step process to undo all the work done in Chapters 1 through 15. Others may prefer their order, but I am sure we all accomplish the same end goal, returning the lab to the pre-Horizon 7.1 […]

[Updated 4-Sep-2021] With the DEM Management Console installed and configured, you tested accessing the various published applications for multiple users. In this Part, we learn how to use the DEM Helpdesk Support Tool. Configure the DEM Helpdesk Tool From the DEM Management Console, click the Star in the upper left corner, and cl […]

[Updated 4-Sep-2021] With the preparations out of the way, it’s time to install the DEM FlexEngine, install the DEM Management Console, configure DEM, and test with users accessing the published applications. Install DEM You must install the FlexEngine component of DEM on each master image and physical computer used for Horiz […]

[Updated 4-Sep-2021] VMware Dynamic Environment Manager (DEM) is a multiple-purpose product. DEM can manage profiles and policies across virtual, physical, and cloud-based Windows desktops. DEM can also handle mappings such as drives, networks, and printers. DEM can also dynamically apply end-user policies and personalization based o […]

[Updated 4-Sep-2021] Shortly after learning VMware Horizon, I used Update Manager to apply VMware updates to my cluster. I was shocked when my hosts would never enter Maintenance Mode. I asked a question on Twitter about this issue, and a friend directed me to look at https://kb.vmware.com/s/article/2144808. That KB article explains […]

[Updated 4-Sep-2021] In this article, we update the Server 2019 RDS and Windows 10 master image, shut down the machines, take a snapshot, and roll out the updated snapshots to the desktop pools. We also make the same updates to the physical Windows 10 computer. Image Updating In the vCenter console, power on the Server 2019 and Wind […]

[Updated 4-Sep-2021] We now have three desktop pools and four published applications. There is nothing else in the Connection Server we need to configure to access the published resources. Let’s look at how easy it is to access these published resources using the HTML5 client and IGEL devices. Then look at what ControlUp shows […]

[Updated 4-Sep-2021] Now that we have two master images and a physical computer installed with the Horizon agent, it is time to create the Farm, three Pools, take a quick look at vCenter, and then publish Applications. Farm and Pool Creation Farm Creation In the left frame, under Inventory, click Farms, as shown in Figure 1. Figur […]

[Updated 4-Sep-2021] With the Connection Server installed and configured, it is time to build master images. The third image is not really an image but a physical computer.  For this article, I used Windows 10 1909 Enterprise Edition. Enterprise Edition is required to support VMware Blast Extreme. Please see VMware Blast Extreme an […]

[Updated 4-Sep-2021] With the Connection Server installed and configured, it is time to build master images. The second image is Windows Server 2019. For this article, I used Windows Server 2019 Standard Edition. Note: Every person has their opinion on how a master image is built, optimized,  and delivered to users.  There are al […]

[Updated 4-Sep-2021] With the Connection Server installed and configured, it is time to build master images. The first image is Windows 10. For this article, I used Windows 10 1909 Enterprise Edition. UPDATED 15-Jun-2020 Note: Every person has their opinion on how a master image is built, optimized,  and delivered to users.  Th […]

[Updated 4-Sep-2021] There are several steps needed to have a completely installed and configured Horizon Connection Server. In this article, the following steps are completed: SQL preparation vCenter setup SSL Certificate Install Connection Server Connection Server configuration Fix SQL table missing index Install ControlUp Agent […]

[Updated 19-Sep-2021] I use ControlUp for monitoring what goes on in the lab, and I use two IGEL devices to test accessing published resources. I am part of the ControlUPExpert Program, which gives me an unlimited license for lab use. After a lot of begging, IGEL sent me a UD7 for my lab; you can also request a free UD Pocket when y […]

[Updated 4-Sep-2021] With an overview of the Horizon lab and the required software downloaded, it is time to go over the VM details. From Part 1, here is the list of computers built for this lab. Server 2019 domain controllers Server 2019 file server Server 2019 Windows Certificate Authority Server 2019 IGEL management server Serv […]