Lenovo VMware Horizon v. 8.0 Enterprise Edition - 1 Year Software Subscription & Support (10 CCU)

Experience enterprise-grade virtual desktop infrastructure with Lenovo VMware Horizon v. 8.0 Enterprise Edition. This OEM software subscription and support package delivers a complete, time-bound license for VMware Horizon 8.0 designed to empower organizations with secure, scalable delivery of virtual desktops and hosted apps. The package includes 10 concurrent user connections (CCU) under a 1-year term, enabling IT teams to roll out centralized desktop and app experiences across campuses, branches, and remote locations. By combining Lenovo’s OEM pricing with VMware Horizon’s robust feature set, this offering provides outstanding value for businesses seeking a streamlined path to modernized workspaces without the commitment of perpetual licenses. The 1-year license ensures access to ongoing software updates and essential support during the term, helping organizations stay current with security patches, performance improvements, and compatibility enhancements. This edition is well-suited for medium to large deployments where IT efficiency, security, and user experience are paramount, and where Lenovo’s OEM ecosystem adds convenient procurement and support channels to the Horizon solution stack.

• Enterprise-grade VDI and app delivery: Leverage VMware Horizon 8.0’s proven capabilities to provision and manage virtual desktops and hosted apps across devices and locations. Benefit from policy-driven control, scalable image management, user profile handling, and a consistent, high-quality end-user experience that simplifies IT operations and reduces on-site support needs.
• OEM licensing with 10 CCU for 1 year: This package includes a license valid for one year, supporting up to 10 concurrent user connections. OEM packaging simplifies procurement, and the license term aligns with budget cycles and upgrade planning, allowing teams to evaluate Horizon in production without a long-term commitment.
• Secure access and compliance: Horizon 8.0 integrates security features designed to protect data and endpoints. Expect centralized authentication, secure gateway options, TLS encryption, and access controls that help maintain compliance across dispersed workforces, even as devices and networks vary.
• Centralized management and deployment efficiency: The solution provides a unified administration console for deploying desktops, pools, policies, and monitoring. Centralized lifecycle management, automated provisioning, and streamlined patch and update workflows reduce administrative overhead and accelerate time-to-value.
• Lenovo-optimized OEM packaging and support: Benefit from Lenovo’s OEM pricing and dedicated support channels. The edition is designed to align with Lenovo hardware ecosystems, enabling smoother procurement, easier entitlement management, and access to Lenovo resources for deployment planning and ongoing assistance.

Technical Details of Lenovo VMware Horizon v. 8.0 Enterprise Edition

Specifications are not provided in the product details above. The license covers 10 CCU for a 1-year term under an OEM distribution. For complete hardware and software compatibility, exact build numbers, and supported configurations, please consult official Lenovo and VMware Horizon documentation or contact your Lenovo representative for the precise specification sheet tied to this OEM edition.

How to Install Lenovo VMware Horizon v. 8.0 Enterprise Edition

Below are general installation guidelines for a Horizon 8.0 Enterprise Edition subscription. Follow your organization’s change management practices and the official installation guide for definitive steps and version-specific requirements.

• 1. Plan and prepare the environment: Confirm hardware capabilities, storage capacity, networking configuration, and a compatible hypervisor environment (such as VMware vSphere) that supports Horizon 8.0. Map out user groups, pools, and entitlement policies to align with your organization’s structure and security standards.
• 2. Acquire and activate licensing: Obtain the Horizon v. 8.0 Enterprise Edition license for 10 CCU under the 1-year OEM term. Redeem or import the license into the Horizon management console to enable access to the licensed features and horizon services for the duration of the term.
• 3. Deploy core Horizon components: Install essential Horizon components such as the Connection Server, Unified Access Gateway (if remote access is required), and any required catalog or broker services. Ensure network connectivity to your vCenter/ESXi environment and directory services (e.g., Active Directory).
• 4. Apply the license and configure policies: In the Horizon administrator console, apply the 1-year license and configure global policies, including user authentication, desktop pool settings, and access controls that govern who can request and use virtual desktops and apps.
• 5. Create desktops, apps, and pools: Define desktop pools or published apps, assign entitlements to user groups, configure profiles, and set resource allocations. Establish autoscale or manual provisioning strategies to optimize performance and cost.
• 6. Validate and monitor: Perform end-to-end testing for sign-in, provisioning, and application access across supported endpoints. Use Horizon monitoring tools to track usage, performance, and CCU utilization, and adjust resource assignments as demand grows.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What is included with this Lenovo VMware Horizon v. 8.0 Enterprise Edition? A: It includes a 1-year software subscription and support for VMware Horizon 8.0 Enterprise Edition, packaged as an OEM edition with licensing for up to 10 concurrent client connections (CCU).
• Q: What does CCU mean? A: CCU stands for concurrent user connections; this license permits up to 10 users connected at the same time.
• Q: Can I renew after the 1-year term? A: Renewal options are typically available through Lenovo and VMware; check with your Lenovo account manager for renewal terms and pricing.
• Q: Is this license suitable for production environments? A: Horizon Enterprise Edition is designed for enterprise deployments; ensure your infrastructure meets requirements and prepare for ongoing maintenance and updates beyond the term if you plan continued usage.
• Q: Does this include hardware or just software? A: This listing is for software subscription and support (OEM); it does not include hardware, but it is designed to complement Lenovo hardware ecosystems and support channels.