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Deploying Horizon Cloud Services for vCenter: What Works, What Doesn’t

Horizon Cloud Services now allows users to deploy Horizon Edge on local vCenter clusters, streamlining the process by eliminating the need for on-premises connection servers. This new feature includes automated provisioning of…
Deploying Horizon Cloud Services for vCenter: What Works, What Doesn’t
Horizon Cloud Services now allows users to deploy Horizon Edge on local vCenter clusters, streamlining the process by eliminating the need for on-premises connection servers. This new feature includes automated provisioning of Unified Access Gateways (UAGs) and simplifies access to VDI desktops. However, challenges remain, including slow deployment times and limited logging capabilities.
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January 16, 2026 at 6:31 PM
🔒 Stop giving service accounts unrestricted Domain Join rights in AD! It’s a security risk waiting to happen.
Instead: delegate least-privilege access to specific OUs using the Delegation Wizard.
My latest post walks you through it step-by-step.
What’s your AD security pet peeve? 👇
Domain Joins on a Short Leash: Delegating Least-Privilege Rights to Specific OUs (Before Your Service Accounts Run Wild)
Tired of rogue computer objects cluttering your Active Directory? This guide shows you how to properly delegate least-privilege Domain Join rights to service accounts—scoped only to specific OUs. No more domain-wide superpowers or security nightmares. Follow the step-by-step wizard walkthrough and lock it down securely.
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January 6, 2026 at 2:04 PM
How to Pull Logs from Horizon Edge Gateway

If you are running Horizon Cloud Control Plane, or even Horizon Edge gateway for On-premises Connection Servers and you are running into issues with the Edge Gateway you can pull logs without calling support. But its not very fun, So lets jump into this.…
How to Pull Logs from Horizon Edge Gateway
If you are running Horizon Cloud Control Plane, or even Horizon Edge gateway for On-premises Connection Servers and you are running into issues with the Edge Gateway you can pull logs without calling support. But its not very fun, So lets jump into this. Connect to the Edge Gateway console in vSphere or AOS. Log into the Edge Gateway with the "root" account and the password you set at deployment.
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December 31, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Commvault Just Dropped a Bomb at SHIFT 2025: Welcome to the Unity Era

I just wrapped up watching the replays and digging through the announcements from Commvault's SHIFT 2025 event in NYC last week and the Virtual event. And honestly? Wow, Just Wow! They call it the Commvault Cloud Unity platform…
Commvault Just Dropped a Bomb at SHIFT 2025: Welcome to the Unity Era
I just wrapped up watching the replays and digging through the announcements from Commvault's SHIFT 2025 event in NYC last week and the Virtual event. And honestly? Wow, Just Wow! They call it the Commvault Cloud Unity platform release, and for once the marketing hyperbole feels... earned. Here's the jest of what they announced and why it actually got me excited in a world where most "big reveals" are just slideware.
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December 28, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Mastering WinGet Commands: The Ultimate Guide for Windows 11 Power Users

Windows Package Manager (WinGet) is Microsoft's command-line tool for managing software on Windows 10 and 11. It simplifies installing, updating, and organizing applications. Users can automate tasks, check for updates, and…
Mastering WinGet Commands: The Ultimate Guide for Windows 11 Power Users
Windows Package Manager (WinGet) is Microsoft's command-line tool for managing software on Windows 10 and 11. It simplifies installing, updating, and organizing applications. Users can automate tasks, check for updates, and create custom repositories, enhancing control over software management. WinGet streamlines processes for both system administrators and tech enthusiasts.
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December 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Come join me for SHIFT 2025 from @Commvault—a global virtual event dedicated to #CyberResilience and #AI happening November 19! Dive into sessions on AI strategy, data protection, and cyber recovery with experts from around the world. Register here: bit.ly/46dVZPw #SHIFT2025 #Cloud #TechEvents
SHIFT 2025 | Register for the virtual event today!
Register for Commvault’s SHIFT Virtual event on November 19, 2025. A global broadcast covering the latest in cyber resilience, data protection, and more.
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November 13, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Exciting experience presenting at @worldofeuc.bsky.social on "Automation where to start?" Grateful for the packed house and the engaging questions. Full recording will be out in the coming weeks. #worldofeuc #techinsider #NVP #EUC #VDI #Automation
August 6, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Mastering vdmadmin.exe Commands: The Ultimate Guide for Omnissa Horizon Administrators

This guide on vdmadmin.exe equips Omnissa Horizon administrators with essential skills for managing virtual desktop infrastructures. It covers command execution prerequisites, a comprehensive list of 56…
Mastering vdmadmin.exe Commands: The Ultimate Guide for Omnissa Horizon Administrators
This guide on vdmadmin.exe equips Omnissa Horizon administrators with essential skills for managing virtual desktop infrastructures. It covers command execution prerequisites, a comprehensive list of 56 commands, best practices, and troubleshooting tips to enhance administration efficiency. Mastering these commands ensures secure, scalable, and effective Horizon operations.
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July 14, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Ultimate Guide to lmvutil Commands for Omnissa Horizon Cloud Pod Architecture

This guide details managing an Omnissa Horizon Cloud Pod Architecture (CPA) using the lmvutil command-line tool. It explains 39 commands for configuring and managing pods, global entitlements, and security settings,…
Ultimate Guide to lmvutil Commands for Omnissa Horizon Cloud Pod Architecture
This guide details managing an Omnissa Horizon Cloud Pod Architecture (CPA) using the lmvutil command-line tool. It explains 39 commands for configuring and managing pods, global entitlements, and security settings, enabling effective desktop and application delivery across data centers. The guide emphasizes best practices and troubleshooting techniques for successful implementation.
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July 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM
I’m presenting at EUC World Amplify! 🎉 Come join me for my session, 'Automation - Where to Start,'
Link to Sign up: bit.ly/eucworld2025

#EUC #OmnissaTechInsider #Omnissa #vExpert #Automation #EndUserComputing #AutomationJourney #EUCAmplify #EUCWorld
April 28, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Omnissa OS Optimization Tool Feb 2025 release not supported for Windows 11 24H2, Post shares some of issues and work arounds.
#Omnissa"/hashtag/OmnissaInsider" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#OmnissaInsider #Omnissa #Horizon #VDI #vExpert #Windows11 #24H2
Omnissa OS Optimization Tool (OSOT) Build: 12943850210 Not supported on Windows 11 – 24H2!
The deployment of Horizon 2412 for a new customer involved installing Windows 11 24H2 and creating a master image. Several issues arose, including problems with removing Store Apps and Sysprep failing due to BitLocker. Workarounds were provided for these issues, but inherent problems remain with the OS version that need addressing.
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February 26, 2025 at 10:00 PM
🚨Kansas City EUC People 🚨
We will be having the first World of EUC Kansas City @worldofeuc meetup January 16th 2025 at 3pm at @BrewLabKC
Come out and join us!
Huge thanks to your Sponsor #EUC #Citrix #Horizon #OmnissaTechInsider

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January 7, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Oh! Look what showed up today! New printer day! @creality3dofficial.bsky.social K2, now just have to wait for all the other stuff to show up tomorrow.
#3Dprinting
December 3, 2024 at 10:29 PM
A bit Long Distance shooting this brisk windy morning!
November 16, 2024 at 1:52 PM