Lenovo VMware Horizon v8.0 Standard Edition Add-on — 3-Year Software Subscription (100 CCU)

Unlock powerful, enterprise-grade desktop and application delivery with the Lenovo VMware Horizon v8.0 Standard Edition Add-on. This OEM license provides a complete 3-year software subscription and support plan for up to 100 concurrent user licenses (CCU), seamlessly extending VMware Horizon’s virtual desktops and apps across your Lenovo infrastructure. Designed for organizations seeking predictable licensing, straightforward procurement, and dependable Lenovo-backed assistance, this add-on lets you maximize Horizon 8.0 capabilities while maintaining alignment with Lenovo hardware ecosystems and service standards.

• 3-Year Software Subscription and Support: The add-on delivers a comprehensive three-year term of software updates, security fixes, and ongoing technical support, ensuring your Horizon deployment remains current, secure, and optimized for performance over time.
• 100 Concurrent User Licenses (CCU): With capacity for 100 CCU, your organization can support a sizeable workforce accessing virtual desktops and published applications concurrently, enabling seamless productivity across departments while preserving system responsiveness.
• Standard Edition Add-on for VMware Horizon v8.0: This license extends Horizon 8.0 Standard Edition capabilities, simplifying licensing structure and procurement while preserving essential features for desktop and application virtualization in a corporate setting.
• OEM Licensing for Lenovo Environments: Specifically tailored for Lenovo customers, offering OEM pricing, straightforward activation, and compatibility with Lenovo hardware and virtualization infrastructure, reducing deployment friction.
• Secure, Centralized Management: Leverage VMware Horizon’s centralized management console to orchestrate desktop and application delivery with strong security controls, policy enforcement, and streamlined administration across your organization.

Technical Details of Lenovo VMware Horizon v. 8.0 Standard Edition Add-on

• License Type: OEM Software Subscription and Support
• Edition: Standard Edition Add-on
• Product Term: 3 years
• Concurrent Capability: 100 CCU
• Compatibility: VMware Horizon v8.0 platform; designed for Lenovo hardware and Lenovo virtualization environments
• Delivery Method: Software license with subscription and support, delivered as an OEM entitlement

How to Install Lenovo VMware Horizon v. 8.0 Standard Edition Add-on

Installing the Lenovo VMware Horizon v8.0 Standard Edition Add-on is a streamlined process designed to minimize disruption to your existing Horizon deployment while maximizing the value of your 3-year subscription. The steps below outline a practical path to activation, configuration, and ongoing management. Note that these guidelines assume an established VMware Horizon 8.0 environment and compatible Lenovo hardware.

• Verify Environment Readiness: Confirm that your VMware Horizon 8.0 infrastructure is deployed and patched to a version compatible with the Standard Edition add-on. Ensure target hosts, designer consoles, and connection servers meet the minimum requirements for Horizon 8.0 and the add-on’s scope.
• Obtain and Activate the Add-on License: Retrieve the OEM license entitlement provided by Lenovo and activate it through the VMware Horizon Console or the Lenovo licensing portal as directed by your procurement documentation. Activation links and steps are typically supplied with the OEM packaging or via Lenovo support channels.
• Assign CCU Allocation: Configure the 100 CCU capacity within Horizon to reflect your organization’s user access plan. Map CCU to collections or pools if your deployment differentiates by department or project, ensuring fair distribution of concurrent sessions.
• Enable Software Subscription and Support: Within the Horizon Console, enable the 3-year subscription and support track to ensure ongoing access to updates, security patches, and vendor support, reducing risk over time.
• Configure Security and Access Policies: Establish authentication, device compliance, and access controls aligned with corporate security standards. Leverage Horizon’s policy framework to enforce session limits, USB redirection rules, and network segmentation as needed.
• Test and Validate: Create test desktops and applications, publish them, and verify successful user logins, streaming performance, and admin management tasks. Confirm CCU usage metrics reflect expected load and that monitoring alerts are functional.
• Document and Train Admins: Prepare internal documentation detailing activation steps, CCU allocations, and standard operating procedures. Provide admin training to ensure your IT team can maintain the Horizon environment and respond to issues quickly.
• Ongoing Maintenance: Schedule regular maintenance windows for Horizon services, monitor for updates, and apply security patches as part of your 3-year subscription coverage to keep the environment resilient and secure.

Frequently asked questions

• What does the 3-year subscription include? The 3-year subscription covers access to Horizon updates, security fixes, and ongoing technical support from Lenovo as part of the OEM entitlement, helping ensure the platform remains current and supported throughout the term.
• What does 100 CCU mean for my organization? CCU stands for concurrent user licenses. This add-on allows up to 100 users to connect to virtual desktops and published apps simultaneously, providing scalable capacity to support a mid-sized enterprise or multiple departments with fluctuating workloads.
• Is this license compatible with existing Horizon licenses? Yes. The Standard Edition Add-on is designed to extend Horizon v8.0 capabilities and can be integrated with compatible Horizon deployments, including Lenovo-provisioned environments, while maintaining license alignment with VMware’s terms.
• Do I need Lenovo hardware to use this add-on? The add-on is packaged for Lenovo customers and optimized to work within Lenovo virtualization environments, but it remains compatible with Horizon on Lenovo infrastructure and related management tools. Always verify compatibility with your specific Lenovo server or workstation configuration.
• Who provides support and licensing help? Support and licensing assistance are provided through Lenovo as part of the OEM Software Subscription and Support program, with optional escalation to VMware as needed for critical Horizon-related issues.
• How do I monitor CCU usage? CCU usage is tracked within the Horizon Console. Administrators can view real-time and historical utilization, set thresholds, and adjust allocations to balance performance with user demand.