Readers should also have a solid understanding of desktop and application virtualization, as well as a good working knowledge of networking and supporting infrastructure, covering topics such as Active Directory, Group Policy, and supporting technologies. This guide is intended for IT administrators and evaluators who are familiar with VMware Horizon and VMware vSphere®. This guide provides a technical description of the Blast Extreme display protocol, including its benefits, limitations, and deployment options, for administrators who are considering using Blast Extreme in their organization today. Blast Extreme is included with VMware Horizon®, the latest generation of VMware desktop virtualization and remote application-delivery software.

Blast Extreme is a display protocol built by VMware to deliver an immersive, feature-rich experience for end users across devices, locations, media, and network connections. Display communication protocols provide end users with a graphical interface to a remote desktop or published application.

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