User manual

Setup and Installation 1
Setting up a View deployment for Mac clients involves using certain Connection Server configuration
settings, meeting the client and server system requirements, and downloading and installing Horizon Client
for Mac OS X from the VMware Web site.
NOTE In Horizon 7 and later, View Administrator is renamed Horizon Administrator. This document uses
the name View Administrator to refer to both View Administrator and Horizon Administrator.
This chapter includes the following topics:
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“System Requirements for Mac Clients,” on page 7
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“System Requirements for Real-Time Audio-Video,” on page 8
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“Smart Card Authentication Requirements,” on page 8
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“Supported Desktop Operating Systems,” on page 9
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“Preparing Connection Server for Horizon Client,” on page 10
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“Install Horizon Client on Mac OS X,” on page 10
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“Add Horizon Client to Your Dock,” on page 11
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“Configuring Certificate Checking for End Users,” on page 11
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“Configure Advanced TLS/SSL Options,” on page 12
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“Configuring Log File Collection Values,” on page 12
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“Configure VMware Blast Options,” on page 13
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“Horizon Client Data Collected by VMware,” on page 13
System Requirements for Mac Clients
You can install Horizon Client for Mac OS X on all 64-bit Intel-based models that use the Mac OS X 10.6.8 or
later operating system.
The Mac on which you install Horizon Client, and the peripherals it uses, must meet certain system
requirements.
Model
64-bit Intel-based Mac
Memory
At least 2GB of RAM
Operating systems
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Mac OS X Mavericks (10.9.x)
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Mac OS X Yosemite (10.10.x)
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