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Lenovo VMware Horizon v. 8.0 Advanced Edition - Software Subscription and Support - 100 CCU - 5 Year
The Lenovo VMware Horizon v. 8.0 Advanced Edition with Software Subscription and Support is a purpose-built, enterprise-grade virtualization solution designed to streamline desktop and application delivery across your organization. This OEM offering combines VMware Horizon 8.0’s robust virtualization platform with Lenovo’s proven hardware and partner ecosystem, delivering a scalable, secure, and highly manageable virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI). With a 5-year software subscription, you gain ongoing access to the latest features, security updates, and technical support, ensuring your VDI environment remains up-to-date and productive for the long term. The license covers 100 CCU (Concurrent Connection Units), making it suitable for mid-to-large teams that require dependable, high-availability access to desktops and published apps while maintaining centralized control and governance.
- 5-Year Software Subscription and Support: This Lenovo OEM package includes a comprehensive five-year subscription and support plan. You’ll receive timely software updates, feature enhancements, security patches, and access to Lenovo and VMware support resources. The extended term helps reduce refresh cycles, minimize downtime, and protect your investment against obsolescence, so your users stay productive without interruption.
- 100 CCU License: The license is rated for 100 Concurrent Connection Units, enabling up to 100 simultaneous user sessions across your virtualization environment. This scalable capacity supports departments, project teams, and remote workers while preserving performance margins. The CCU-based model allows you to optimize resource allocation and ensure consistent user experiences during peak usage periods.
- Horizon 8.0 Advanced Edition: Built on VMware Horizon 8.0 technology, this edition emphasizes high-performance delivery of virtual desktops and apps with features like blast extreme display, GPU acceleration, instant clones, and a rich policy framework. The Advanced Edition is designed for organizations that demand robust multi-session capabilities, streamlined management, and enterprise-grade security controls for end-user computing.
- OEM Advantage with Lenovo: As an OEM Lenovo offering, this package leverages Lenovo’s validated hardware and software stack, channel support, and simplified procurement. This alignment helps ensure compatibility across Lenovo servers, storage, and networking gear, reduces integration risk, and provides a straightforward licensing experience for IT teams already invested in Lenovo infrastructure.
- Enterprise-Grade Security, Compliance, and Management: The solution delivers centralized policy enforcement, secure remote access, and consistent desktop experiences across locations. With integrated monitoring, reporting, and lifecycle management, IT teams can enforce compliance standards, reduce administrative overhead, and maintain audit-ready environments for regulatory requirements.
Technical Details of Lenovo VMware Horizon v. 8.0 Advanced Edition - 100 CCU - 5 Year
- Product family: Lenovo VMware Horizon
- Edition: 8.0 Advanced Edition
- License type: Software Subscription and Support (S&S) for Horizon 8.0 Advanced Edition
- License scope: 100 CCU (Concurrent Connection Units)
- Term: 5 years
- Delivery: OEM packaging through Lenovo distribution channels
- Primary purpose: Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) and published apps delivery
- Included services: Software updates, security patches, and vendor-supported technical assistance during the term
How to install Lenovo VMware Horizon v. 8.0 Advanced Edition
Installing Lenovo VMware Horizon v. 8.0 Advanced Edition involves preparing your virtualization environment, applying the license correctly, and configuring desktop and application delivery to end users. The steps below outline a practical path for a typical on-premises deployment, while aligning with VMware Horizon 8.0 best practices and Lenovo’s OEM considerations. Always consult your organization’s change control procedures and confirm hardware compatibility with Lenovo and VMware documentation before proceeding.
- Prepare the virtualization foundation: Verify that your hardware, storage, and networking meet the requirements for VMware Horizon 8.0. Ensure your ESXi/vSphere hosts, vCenter, and any required thin clients or endpoint devices are compatible. Confirm firmware versions and driver updates for Lenovo hardware where applicable.
- Obtain license materials: Retrieve the 100 CCU license key or entitlement associated with the Lenovo Horizon v. 8.0 Advanced Edition OEM package. Store license details securely and have access to the VMware Horizon administrator portal for license activation and monitoring.
- Install Horizon components: Deploy the Horizon Connection Server(s), Composer/Instant Clone components (as appropriate for your environment), and any optional components such as Horizon Administrator Console. Follow VMware’s deployment guides to configure authentication (Active Directory/LDAP), certificate provisioning, and security baselines.
- Configure the Horizon environment: Create a Horizon Pod or equivalent logical grouping, define resource pools, storage policies, and network segmentation to protect management planes. Establish desktop pools (pooled or dedicated) and assign entitlement to user identities. Optimize Blast Extreme and PCoIP settings to balance performance with bandwidth constraints.
- Apply the Lenovo Horizon license and finalize governance: Enter or import the 100 CCU entitlement into the Horizon licensing portal, verify license health, and validate user access from a test account. Configure monitoring, alerting, and reporting to track CCU usage, session duration, and performance metrics. Set up role-based access controls, security policies, and backup/restore plans for the Horizon environment.
- Validate and roll out: Perform end-to-end testing, including login workflows, application publishing, and session reliability across the target devices. Confirm that 100 CCU capacity is sufficient for your current user base and plan for growth if needed. Document the deployment for IT operations and provide user training resources to ensure smooth adoption.
Frequently asked questions
- What does 100 CCU mean? CCU stands for Concurrent Connection Units. A 100 CCU license provides capacity for up to 100 simultaneous user sessions across desktops and published applications within the Horizon environment.
- What is included in the 5-year Software Subscription and Support? The 5-year term covers ongoing software updates, feature enhancements, security patches, and access to Lenovo and VMware technical support during the subscription window, helping to keep the Horizon environment current and supported.
- Is this an OEM Lenovo license? Yes. This package is an OEM offering from Lenovo, designed to align with Lenovo hardware ecosystems and partner channels, simplifying procurement and license management for Lenovo customers.
- Can I scale beyond 100 CCU? Additional CCU licenses can typically be purchased to expand capacity. License upgrades and compatibility with the existing Horizon deployment should be confirmed with Lenovo and VMware licensing terms.
- What environments is Horizon 8.0 Advanced Edition suitable for? Horizon 8.0 Advanced Edition is intended for enterprise-scale virtual desktops and applications, supporting secure remote access, centralized management, and rich user experiences across on-premises and hybrid configurations when integrated with VMware vSphere and Lenovo hardware.
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