
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 (SP2), Standard, Enterprise, and Datacenter(32- and 64-bit) Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Express (R2 SP1)(64-bit) Microsoft SQL Server 2005 (SP4), Standard, Enterprise, and Datacenter(32- and 64-bit) View Composer can use the same SQL server as your vCenter uses, but it requires a separate database and an ODBC connection.

Both implementation have pros and cons and which one will you choose depends on the requirements and the size of the VDI. View Composer could be installed on a separate server or on the vCenter server. Having the guides in Part1-5 you should be able to do a complete VDI installation.īefore we begin the with the installation step of the View Composer itself, let’s see the hardware and software requirements which we must satisfy before the installation. Although only the VMware Horizon View Connection Server is the mandatory from the VDI servers which you need to have a basic featured working VDI, in most cases Replica Server and Composer are also a must for a VDI which will be accessed only through the corporate LAN and Security Server if the VDI will be accesses from outside. Installing VMware View Composer component is the last piece of a complete full-featured VMware Horizon View deployment, except the Transfer Server which is required for offline virtual desktops. Part 5 – Install VMware View 5.x Transfer Server.

Part 3 – Install VMware View 5.x Security Server.P art 2 – Install VMware View5.x Replica Server.P art 1 – Install VMware View 5.x Connection Server.VMware View Composer is a optional feature for your VDI deployment, but it is a mandatory part of you plan to use Linked-clone desktop pools.
