How to Build Your Own Omnissa Horizon 8
Replace Omnissa Horizon 8 with a custom build. Flexible, secure VDI & apps with Horizon 8
Build Difficulty: 4/5
A few focused days to build a solid replacement
Estimated Timeline
Based on 25 features at Few Days difficulty, expect about 3-5 days with AI-assisted development.
Recommended Tech Stack
Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components
PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions
Utility-first styling for rapid UI development
Key Features to Replicate
Top features across 8 categories. See all 25 features
Security(7 features)
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
+2 more in this category
Core Component(3 features)
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
Application Management(2 features)
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 features)
Automate deployment and management tasks using REST APIs and Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform
Automate routine management tasks to reduce operational effort
Integration(2 features)
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 features)
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 features)
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
Compliance(1 features)
Record and replay virtual desktop and application sessions to support compliance requirements, security investigations, and troubleshooting
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