VMware Horizon 6 (with View) delivers virtualized desktops and applications through a single platform. It supports users, providing them with access to all of their Windows and online resources through one unified workspace, anywhere, using the device of their choice. The latest VDI release has brought with it various enhancements that will provide a better way to solve the common problems that occur while designing a VDI solution. Combining best practices with actual installation challenges, this book will guide you through how to produce a solid VDI solution. The book is designed to be used during the design phase, which comes before the implementation phase. This book covers all major Horizon 6 components and tips on how to use them to provide a solid VDI solution.You will start off by learning about the components of View along with the solution methodology used to put the framework together to build your VDI solution. You will understand the impact and usage of persistent and non-persistent desktops, know your choices and options for the endpoint devices, and explore the PCoIP protocol and its new enhancements. With this book, you will gain insights on how to size your VDI according to computer and network considerations. Next, you will add redundancy, size the storage, and take security measures to keep the VDI environment safe. Once you have your environment built, you will see how to migrate physical desktops to the VDI environment and the backup options available for the View infrastructure. Finally, you will discover the brand new App Hosting feature that is part of the Horizon 6 solution.When you finish reading this book, you will be confident in moving forward with your VDI design and planning.