Omnissa Horizon 8
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A few focused days to build a solid replacement
Flexible, secure VDI & apps with Horizon 8
How to Replace Omnissa Horizon 8Overview
Features
25 features across 12 categories
Application Management(2)
Manage and deliver applications on demand with centralized packaging and lifecycle management to reduce image sprawl and costs
Support application lifecycle management use cases with integration across existing infrastructure and ecosystem
Automation(2)
Automate deployment and management tasks using REST APIs and Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform
Automate routine management tasks to reduce operational effort
Compliance(1)
Record and replay virtual desktop and application sessions to support compliance requirements, security investigations, and troubleshooting
Core Component(3)
Installed on desktops, RDSH servers, or physical systems to enable management and deliver sessions through secure protocols
Runs on user devices and launches virtual desktops or apps, initiates authentication, and requests entitled resources
Brokers user connections to available desktops and applications, authenticates users via Active Directory, and validates entitlements
Core Infrastructure(1)
Deliver virtual desktops and applications with full desktop or individual app access to users on any device
Deployment(1)
Run virtual desktops and applications on-premises, in private clouds, or in public cloud environments
Device Management(1)
Support a wide range of peripherals while maintaining IT control over what devices can connect
Integration(2)
Delivers identity and authentication services for Horizon 8, validating user authentication requests and supporting policy enforcement
Extend Horizon 8 with integrated Omnissa Workspace ONE UEM, Dynamic Environment Manager, and digital employee experience insights
Management(2)
Administer desktops, applications, and infrastructure from a unified console with consistent policy enforcement across all environments
Simplify management by reducing the number of images and infrastructure to manage
Performance(2)
Deliver a high-quality desktop experience optimized for high-def graphics, voice, and video, including collaboration tools like Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and Webex
Support high-quality experience across low-bandwidth or variable network conditions
Reliability(1)
Support capacity, high availability, and disaster recovery for virtual desktop environments
Security(7)
Support air-gapped or isolated environment use cases
Keep desktops and applications centralized in the data-center or cloud with data never persisting on endpoints
Enforce precise policies for clipboard usage, device redirection, printing, and session actions customized by user, group, or context
Support secure access use cases for virtual desktops and applications
Keep data centralized and off the endpoint while enforcing granular, policy-driven controls
Integrate with Active Directory and Omnissa Access for multifactor authentication and True SSO
Enables secure external access to Horizon environments at the network edge, proxying protocol traffic and preventing direct internet exposure
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Build vs Buy
Should you build a Omnissa Horizon 8 alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 25 features.
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Buying Omnissa Horizon 8 saves ~$36,960 over 3 years vs building.
Estimates based on 25 features and a BuildScore of 4/5. Actual costs vary.
Integrations
15 known integrations