Bits, Bytes, & Radio Waves

A Journey Through Discovery

  • VMware Horizon Best Practices

    Overview There are a few things that should be configured to ensure the best possible user experience when it comes to a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI). After all, if the users cannot use it or are logging endless incidents, then we have failed our customer.

  • VxRail: Upgrade Notes

    Overview There are some things that should be done prior to upgrading the VxRail that will help with a smooth upgrade. I will not be performing a VxRail upgrade, here, but rather list resources that I have been provided or used in the past. Some of the resources below require you to log in to…

  • MyLab: Configuring VMware Horizon on Unified Access Gateway (UAG)

    Overview This post will document how to configure VMware Horizon on Unified Access Gateway (UAG). To get this working the first time, ensure the following appliances are configured. A Unified Access Gateway should already be deployed and configured. Reference the link for more information on how to:* Log into the Appliance Settings* Configure NTP servers*…

  • MyLab: Automated Instant-Clone Farm (VMware Horizon)

    Introduction This post will discuss the initial setup and configuration for an Automated Instant-Clone Farm for use with VMware Horizon. I am going to use this farm to publish applications and connect them into Workspace ONE Access (WS1 Access). Workspace ONE Access is not required for this technology, but can be leveraged. In this example,…

  • MyLab: Smart Card Authentication

    I use a YubiKey 5 Series security key (from Yubico) in my lab. This allows me to use strong authentication and test out security scenarios that I usually find myself in while on the job. I did use the reference material from Yubico to get this working, but am going to transcribe and document this…

  • MyLab: Workspace ONE Access (post v2)

    Preparing to Deploy the VMware Workspace ONE Access Appliance Preparation tasks include the following:

This is how it all started…

I started this site with the intent to aggregate as much information as possible in one place. I use this to record lessons learned or frustrating configurations I have experienced on the job or just tinkering (learning) and just couldn’t find a better resource available. I have tried to be as thorough and accurate as possible, but technology is rapidly evolving and every environment is different. I may miss things along the way and my setup most likely differs compared to yours.

I hope you find this site has some value to you.

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Aaron Rombaut

Writer & Technologist