Deploying a Horizon Security Server

Deploying a Horizon Security Server is broken down into two stages: the installation of the Horizon Security Server software, and the final setup using the Horizon Administrator console.

Enable PCoIP Secure Gateway

By default, once a Horizon client has authenticated a Horizon Connection Server, it allows a direct connection to their target desktop or server hosting applications. The Connection Server is responsible only for brokering the connection, not maintaining it. While this is the optimal configuration for clients located on the private network where the desktops are located, it is not recommended for clients using public Internet connections as they do not have direct access to their desktops.

In order for ...

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