Omnissa Horizon VDI Migration: A Practical Path to a Modern, Hybrid Workspace

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 Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) has become a cornerstone of secure, flexible digital work. But as organizations modernize their platforms, consolidate data centers, or adopt hybrid cloud strategies, the question naturally emerges: How do we migrate Horizon VDI environments without disrupting users or compromising security?


Enter Omnissa Horizon—the evolution of VMware Horizon—designed to give enterprises a cleaner, more cloud‑aligned path to modern VDI. Whether you’re moving from legacy Horizon deployments, refreshing infrastructure, or extending into cloud platforms like Oracle Cloud VMware Solution (OCVS), the migration journey is more achievable than ever.


Why Organizations Are Moving to Omnissa Horizon

  • Modernized architecture aligned with hybrid and multi‑cloud strategies

  • Improved security posture with hardened components and identity federation

  • Operational consistency across on‑prem and cloud SDDCs

  • Better lifecycle management for images, apps, and user profiles

  • Support for cloud‑based DR using platforms like OCVS

For many enterprises, the migration isn’t just a technical upgrade—it’s a strategic shift toward a more resilient, scalable digital workspace.




Common Migration Scenarios

1. On‑Prem Horizon Upgrade to Omnissa Horizon

Organizations running older Horizon versions can move to Omnissa Horizon with:

  • In‑place upgrades

  • Side‑by‑side deployments

  • Gradual pool migration

This is ideal for environments that want modernization without changing platforms.


2. Hybrid Expansion: On‑Prem to OCVS

A popular path for customers who want:

  • Cloud‑based DR

  • On‑demand capacity

  • A VMware‑native cloud without refactoring

OCVS provides a full SDDC—vSphere, vSAN, NSX—so Horizon runs exactly as it does on‑prem.


3. Full Cloud Migration

Some organizations choose to move all VDI workloads to cloud SDDCs. This is typically driven by:

  • Data center exits

  • Hardware refresh avoidance

  • Global expansion needs

Omnissa Horizon supports this with consistent tooling and Cloud Pod Architecture.


Key Steps in a Successful Migration

  • Assess the current environment: pools, images, profiles, dependencies

  • Design the target architecture: on‑prem, cloud, or hybrid

  • Plan identity and access: AD, federation, MFA, RBAC

  • Migrate images and apps: golden images, App Volumes, RDSH

  • Replicate user profiles: FSLogix, DEM, file services

  • Implement CPA for multi‑site entitlements

  • Execute phased cutover with minimal user disruption

This structured approach ensures predictability and reduces risk.


Why Omnissa Horizon + OCVS Is a Strong Migration Target

  • VMware‑native SDDC with full control

  • Bare‑metal performance for VDI workloads

  • Consistent operations using familiar tools

  • Integrated DR capabilities

  • No need to refactor desktops or apps


Conclusion:

Migrating to Omnissa Horizon isn’t just a technical refresh—it’s a strategic modernization of the digital workspace. With the right planning, the move can be smooth, predictable, and aligned with long‑term cloud strategy.

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