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The Tech Journal – Vlog Episode 03.1 – VMware Horizon 8 Version 2106 (Live Stream)

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Sep 202021

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

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Deploying a Windows Server 2022 Member Server (domain join) & Domain Credentials vs Local Credentials

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Sep 192021

Today we’re deploying a Windows Server 2022 member server and joining it to the domain we created in previous videos. I’ll also be explaining the difference between Domain Credentials and Local Credentials on member servers.

This video will demonstrate and explain the process of deploying a Windows Server 2022 member server, network configuration, DHCP vs Static IPs, and domain credentials vs local credentials.

Check it out and feel free to leave a comment! Scroll down below for more information and details on the guide.

Who’s this guide for

This guide is perfect for a seasoned IT professional or a beginner who is looking at getting experience with Windows Server 2022.

What’s included in the video

In this guide I will walk you through the following:

Document a new Server deployment
Configure Networking
- Configure Static IP on Windows Server 2022
- Information on Static IP vs DHCP Reservation (https://www.stephenwagner.com/2019/05/07/static-ip-vs-dhcp-reservation/)
Join Windows Server 2022 Server to domain as member server
Discussion on time importance with Active Directory and Domains
Discussion on Domain Credentials vs Local Credentials

What’s required

To get started you’ll need:

1 x Server (Virtual Machine or Physical Server)
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 Licensing
A running Windows Server 2022 Instance (OSE)
A network router and/or firewall

Hardware/Software used in this demonstration

VMware vSphere
HPE DL360p Gen8 Server
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
pfSense Firewall

How to create an Active Directory Domain on Windows Server 2022

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Sep 192021

Today, I will show you how to create an Active Directory Domain on Windows Server 2022.

This video will demonstrate and explain the process of configuring, and deploying a Windows Server 2022 instance as a Domain Controller, DNS Server, and DHCP Server and then setting up a standard user.

Check it out and feel free to leave a comment! Scroll down below for more information and details on the guide.

Who’s this guide for

This guide is perfect for a seasoned IT professional or a beginner who is looking at getting experience with installing Windows Server 2022.

What’s included in the video

In this guide I will walk you through the following:

Document a new Server Installation and domain
Promote a Windows Server 2022 Server to a Domain Controller with Active Directory
- Installation and configuration of Microsoft Active Directory
- Promote a server as a new domain controller
  - Overview of Forest Functional Level
  - Overview of Domain Functional Level
  - Overview of DSRM (Domain Services Restore Mode) and Password
- Installation and configuration of DNS Role
- Installation and configuration of DHCP Role
Setup and configuration of a new user account on domain
Creation of DHCP Scope for Network

What’s required

To get started you’ll need:

1 x Server (Virtual Machine or Physical Server)
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 Licensing
A running Windows Server 2022 Instance (OSE)
A network router and/or firewall

Hardware/Software used in this demonstration

VMware vSphere
HPE DL360p Gen8 Server
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
pfSense Firewall

Installing Windows Server 2022

Microsoft, Video Posts, Windows Server, Windows Server 2022 2 Responses »

Sep 182021

With the recent release of Microsoft Windows Server 2022, I felt I needed to give it a shot. Join me as I install Windows Server 2022.

These instructions are also valid for previous versions of Microsoft Windows Server.

This video will demonstrate and explain the process of installing, configuring, and deploying a Windows Server 2022 instance.

Check it out and feel free to leave a comment! Scroll down below for more information and details on the guide.

Who’s this guide for

This guide is perfect for a seasoned IT professional or a beginner who is looking at getting experience with installing Windows Server 2022.

What’s included in the video

In this guide I will walk you through the following:

Installing Windows Server 2022 (with Desktop Experience)
Document a new Server Installation
VMware Tools Installation
Configuring Network Settings
Computer Name Change
Windows Server 2022 Server Manager Overview
Windows Updates

What’s required

To get started you’ll need:

1 x Server (Virtual Machine or Physical Server)
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 Licensing
A network router and/or firewall

Hardware/Software used in this demonstration

VMware vSphere
HPE DL360p Gen8 Server
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
pfSense Firewall

The Tech Journal – Vlog Episode 03 (Live Stream)

10ZiG, End User Computing, Homelab, Omnissa Horizon, Storage, VDI, Video Posts, Vlog, VMware, YouTube No Responses »

Sep 182021

Welcome to Episode 03 of The Tech Journal Vlog at StephenWagner.com

In this episode

Fun Stuff

Homelab Video Demo (https://youtu.be/oaZv2hpQKac)
Telus Fiber 1G Internet (for Business)
- Sophos UTM Dual WAN Balancing
Synology
- Synology Diskstation DS1621+
- DSM 7.0
- Synology C2 Cloud Backup

Work Update

VDI Consulting
- VDI Golden Images for Non-Persistent VDI
DUO MFA/2FA
- Implementations of DUO with Horizon
Exchange Projects
IT Director as a Service 🙂

Life Update

Back at the Gym
Travel is Back (Regina, Vancouver)

New Blog Posts

Current Projects

Synology DS1621+
AMD S7150 x2 MxGPU
NVME Storage Server Project
10ZiG Thin Clients

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