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Welcome to Episode 03.1 of The Tech Journal Vlog (Special Episode on VMware Horizon 8 Version 2106)

In this episode – VMware Horizon 8 Version 2106

This is a special episode dedicated to the release of VMware Horizon View 8, version 2106.

What’s new

In the video, I cover what’s new in the 2106 release.

My Favorite Changes & Enhancements:

• Audio recording support for 48Khz Audio via RTAV, defaults to 16Khz
  • Persistence on Audio quality recording settings across sessions
  • Sample Rate can be configured via GPO
• VMware Horizon Linux Client supports Microsoft Teams Optimization
  • Linux Based Zero Clients should add functionality shortly (10ZiG already has!)
• Raspberry Pi 4 Support!!!!
  • Also supports RTAV

Other interesting changes and enhancements:

• UI Change on VMware Horizon Client
• Instant Clones now support SysPrep: Instant Clones with Parent
  • No duplicate SIDs when using SysPrep
• Ability to use 6 x 4K Displays
• No Longer have to re-install VMware Horizon Agent after VMware Tools Upgrade
• Forgot to mention: Support added for USB Redirection with Xbox Gaming Controllers

Additional Items:

• VMware OSOT Optimization tool Versioning now matches Horizon
  • Removal of Custom Templates
• VMware VDI Base Image Creation Guide has been updated
  • New guide on automating the VMware VDI Base Image Creation added

Links Mentioned in this post:

• StratoDesk RPI4 VDI Client
• ThinLinx RPI4 VDI Client
• VMware OSOT Optimization Tool
• VMware Manual Base Image Creation Guide
• VMware Automated Base Image Creation Guide
• VMware Horizon 8 Version 2106 Release Notes
• VMware: What’s new with Horizon 8 2106

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