Start with Horizon Overview and Deployment Planning and Horizon Security.If you're deploying Horizon 8 and also want to take advantage of the cloud-based monitoring and management features offered by Horizon Control Plane services, use this documentation path. Scenario: Horizon 8, Connected to Horizon Cloud Service To learn about new features, fixed issues, and known problems in Horizon Client, see the release notes for your client platform. The client guides also cover common procedures such as how to configure VMware Blast options, connect to a remote desktop or application, and work in a remote session. Then follow the relevant guides to optimize the source VM for desktop pools, configure remote desktop features and GPOs, set up the web client for end users, and install Horizon Client for Windows or another client platform.Continue with the relevant guides to learn how to use the administration console for Horizon 8, install Horizon Agent on Windows virtual machines, and create desktop and application pools.To learn about new features, fixed issues, and known problems, see the Horizon 8 Release Notes. Then use Horizon 8 Installation and Upgrade as your guide to install the Horizon 8 server components.

These guides show you how the VMware Horizon components fit together, how to create a rich user experience, and how to plan for security features such as security protocols and cipher suites for the Blast Secure Gateway. Get started with Horizon Overview and Deployment Planning and understanding Horizon Security.

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