This course provides a deep dive into how App Volumes and Dynamic Environment Manager are deployed, configured, and managed within Omnissa Horizon 8 environments. Participants gain a practical understanding of how these technologies are used to deliver applications and manage user environments across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud-only scenarios.
The course is delivered by experienced technical specialists and combines theory with extensive hands-on labs to ensure real-world applicability.
Key takeawaysAfter completing this course, participants will have the knowledge and practical skills required to deploy, configure, and manage App Volumes and Dynamic Environment Manager in real-world environments.
PrerequisitesRecommended, but not mandatory:
Target audience
The course begins with an introduction to App Volumes, focusing on the business challenges it addresses in modern application delivery. Participants learn about App Volumes architecture, core components, and how the solution fits into enterprise environments.
Participants gain insight into application packaging and provisioning processes and how App Volumes integrates into an organization’s application lifecycle management strategy. Both Classic Delivery and On-Demand Delivery models are covered in depth, enabling participants to understand configuration options and select the most appropriate delivery method for desktops, RDS farms, and published applications.
This section covers advanced App Volumes topics, including multi-site Storage Groups, Snapvol.cfg configuration, and command-line application packaging using appcapture.exe.
The second part of the course focuses on Dynamic Environment Manager. Participants are introduced to profile management concepts, architecture, and core components, followed by advanced configuration topics such as environments, Smart Policies, Triggered Tasks, and integration with ThinApp and Workspace ONE UEM.
The course concludes with an overview of optional Dynamic Environment Manager components and a dedicated module on ThinApp, covering use cases, isolation modes, and package capture, maintenance, and lifecycle management in modern environments.
This course prepares participants for certification by providing both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience with App Volumes and Dynamic Environment Manager.
The course is mapped to the Omnissa Certified Professional Desktop (OCPD) certification and helps participants build the competence required to work with enterprise-grade virtual desktop and application delivery solutions.
Is this course suitable if I am new to App Volumes and Dynamic Environment Manager?
Yes. The course starts with architecture and core concepts before progressing into more advanced configurations, making it suitable for both new and experienced professionals.
Is this a hands-on course?
Yes. Approximately 55% of the course consists of practical labs, allowing participants to apply what they learn in realistic scenarios.
How long does the course last?
The course runs for three days as instructor-led classroom training.
Is the course available on-demand?
Yes. The course is offered both as instructor-led training and in an on-demand format.
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