Ensure that you have met the prerequisites and installed the VMware Horizon 7 software according to the VMware Horizon 7 product documentation.
- On the virtual machine where the software is to be installed, download the VMware Horizon 7 software and extract the installers.
- Select VMware-viewconnectionserver-x86_64-7. x . x application and run the installer.
- If an Open File - Security Warning message appears, follow the best practices of your IT organization.
- Click Run .
- In the VMware Horizon 7 Connection Server Welcome screen, click Next .
- Under Destination Folder , verify or change the installation directory and click Next .
- Under Installation Options , select Horizon 7 Standard Server and select your network protocol. Optionally, clear Install HTML Access , and then click Next .
If you need VMware Horizon HTML Access, refer to the VMware Horizon HTML Access Installation and Setup Guide for more information.
- Under Data Recovery , create a password for the Horizon backups and click Next .
- Under Firewall Configuration , select Configure Windows Firewall automatically , ensure that the ports are open, and click Next .
- Under Initial Horizon 7 Administrators , add a domain user or group and click Next .
- Under Domain Login , type the user name and password for the domain user or group you added and click Next .
- Under User Experience Improvement Program , optionally, complete the form. Click Next .
- To complete the wizard, click Install , and then click Finish .