Creating a Pool for Persistent Desktops

Tip:

We recommend to use a different naming pattern for each machine in each pool.

VMware Horizon Key Points

This procedure is mandatory to create supported Horizon pools for Persistent Virtual Desktops.

  1. In VMware Horizon, select Automated Desktop Pool in the Type panel of Add Desktop Pool.

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  2. In the User Assignment panel, select Dedicated.

    Check Enable automatic assignment.

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  3. In the vCenter Server panel, select Instant Clones or View Composer Linked Clone.

    Full Clones are not currently supported.

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  4. In Guest Customization panel, select Allow reuse of pre-existing computer account.

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Citrix XenDesktop Key Points

  • When you select the Operating System type, use Single-Session OS.

  • When you select User Experience, use a dedicated desktop experience.