Horizon 8 Reviews

We are continuing to use Horizon 8 for remote work. Our company data, along with customer data, is stored in the private data center. Horizon is used for accessing the data center and data.

If you configure Horizon well and limit access solely through Horizon 8, it enhances security by reducing the entry points for accessing data.

I find the security of Horizon to be most valuable. The Vue protocol, which is VMware BaaS, and the new BaaS codec feature of this protocol are particularly beneficial. The implementation of Instant Clone Technology also provides utility.

It would be beneficial to see improvements in client-side functionalities, especially for some Linux clients. A better in-built multi-factor authentication solution would also be advantageous. While there are ways to achieve this through Microsoft Azure and Google, a more integrated approach within Horizon would be ideal.

We have been working with Horizon 8 for a long time and have continued with each version since its release.

Stability is becoming a bigger issue for many software products these days, not just Horizon 8. Security issues can sometimes arise, which impacts stability.

In terms of scalability, it is not a significant problem, suggesting that Horizon scales effectively.

Our experience with VMware's customer service is limited. I would rate it a six out of ten due to possible transitions and product changes over recent years.

Neutral

We cater to small companies, typically around 50 to 100 users. For these sizes, the setup is manageable and not overly complex. However, implementing a high-level solution for larger companies can be more complicated.

I primarily have experience with Horizon 8, without reference to other specific solutions.

I can recommend Horizon to other users based on its security features and effective management processes.

I'd rate the solution eight out of ten.

We use VMware Horizon View for its remote access feature.

The product's initial setup process could be easier.

We have been using VMware Horizon View for a few years now. At present, we are using the latest version.

It is a stable product.

We have 100 VMware Horizon View users in our organization. It is a scalable product.

The initial setup is complicated. It takes one week to complete and requires two executives to work on deployment and maintenance.

It is an expensive product. We purchase its yearly license.

I recommend VMware Horizon View to others and rate it a six out of ten.

VMware Horizon View is used for virtualization. 

The most valuable features of VMware Horizon View technology is easier to use and is user-friendly with the customers. 

VMware has spent a lot of money to improve its solutions.

VMware Horizon View has worked a lot to improve the solutions. There are some issues in the delivery of the applications, such as network problems. You can lose your connection at times.

I have been using VMware Horizon View for a couple of years.

VMware Horizon View could be more stable.

The scalability of VMware Horizon View is very good.

I have never contacted support.

The initial setup of VMware Horizon View is easy.

My advice to others is if they have a VMware base implementation, it would be very good to use VMware Horizon View. If you want to improve the solution with other technology or other solutions from VMware is a great decision to use.

I rate VMware Horizon View a ten out of ten.

The most valuable feature is that when we access the machine, it automatically builds on the back-end and provides to the user. Then when the user logs off, the machine logs off automatically or is destroyed, which helps to reduce load on the server.

Horizon 7's performance could be improved. For instance, when I launch the VDI, it takes a very long time to boot.

I've been working with Horizon 7 for about six months.

Horizon 7 is stable, though its performance isn't the best.

Horizon 7 is scalable - we can add more machines or servers easily.

VMware's technical support is not the best - instead of providing troubleshooting, they give us documentation that we're supposed to use to find solutions.

The initial setup was very simple.

Horizon 7 is cheaper than some competitors, like Citrix, because it includes solutions for the server side, the VDI side, and the hypervisor side. 

Horizon 7 is best-suited to small environments. I would rate it seven out of ten.

Use as a test center for medical students was the primary purpose of the launch. The number of users seen included was about two hundred. The model was kiosk-mode. Each time, after the end of the virtual machine exam, it was presented. It had to change on the user.

Organizing and integrating is perhaps the most important feature.

Reducing maintenance costs as well as reducing end-time service to end users can be another feature.

Infrastructure equipment and Zero Client. It also has great flexibility in infrastructure changes, both in software and in hardware. You can increase the resources needed by the user or software needed in a few seconds.

Managing all operating systems in a single environment helped a lot in organizing and integrating it. Also, there is no operating system on the user-side hardware.

There is no worry that it will crash and you will be able to recover it in seconds.

Using this solution in medium to large organizations can be justified. Since virtualization is widespread in many organizations today, launching this solution may not require much infrastructure change.

Offices that do not require much processing are a good place to use this solution.

Places such as universities are not suitable for this solution.

The initial startup costs for this solution are relatively high.

Because it's more focused on integration, it's much more flexible and easier to manage.

This solution is Very Scalable

The technical support for this solution is very satisfying.

We tried solutions from Parallels, but it didn't seem right for the organization.

Most organizations have gone to virtualization and VMware clustering. Most of the work is already done.

Our in-house team handled the deployment.

We have seen ROI between two and three years.

The initial startup costs for this solution are relatively high.

Licensing and hardware outsourcing is expensive, but can be cost-effective in the three to five-year range.

It is a powerful application platform for virtual isolation. 

The application delivery is it's most valuable feature. 

The support team's technicalities and the pricing of the solution need improvement. 

I have been using the solution for three years. 

It is a stable solution. I rate it a seven out of ten.

Horizon is a scalable solution and it depends on the hardware. Around 45 users use the solution.

I have an open ticket with VMware. I rate the support an eight out of ten. 

Positive

Horizon's initial setup is easy. Sometimes I can do the integration myself and sometimes I need an integrator. 

The solution is more expensive in comparison to Citrix but when comparing the technicalities VMware Horizon, is worth the money.

Between Citrix and Horizon, I would recommend Horizon for its management and availability.

I rate the overall solution a nine out of ten. 

Our customers are using this product on simple data and to access some applications. We are customers of VMware Horizon View. 

The app virtualizing is a great feature. The system developers use it to deliver apps to targeted staff. It basically reduces the server infrastructure resource. The solution provides good functionality.

The initial setup is a little complicated. 

I've been engaged with this solution for almost a year. 

The solution is stable, we've hardly had any problems. 

The solution is scalable and we're planning to scale up to 700 users. I think it will be easy. The infrastructure is hyperconverged so we don't expect any issues. We currently have a license for 300 users. 

Customer support is supplied by the implementer. Problems can generally be solved by a phone call. 

The initial setup is a little bit complex at the start and that's related to the migration of the current users to the client. The setup was a little easier in the latest version. The migration to our 315 clients took a couple of weeks. We have one person dedicated to monitoring the system. 

The licensing costs are quite high, we pay for a bundle. 

Customers need to know their requirements clearly and this will likely create a significant saving when it comes to working out a licensing model. 

I rate this solution 10 out of 10. 

Within my company, there are 50 employees using this solution.

Personally, I prefer Citrix, because you can do a lot of things with Citrix. Still, VMware has a lot of experience in virtualization — they are the pioneers in virtualization. They are both great solutions.

This solution is both stable and it's also very secure, too.

It requires some experience to deploy it, but overall, It's not that difficult.

This solution is expensive. A lot of companies in Mexico find that the price is too high.

Overall, on a scale from one to ten, I would give VMware Horizon View a rating of ten.