VMware Horizon View 7
Contents
1 Introduction
VMware Horizon View is a virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) solution that simplifies administration and delivery of personalized virtual desktops. It consists of several components and delivers a secure optimized virtual desktop infrastructure.
This deployment guide focuses on the load balancing requirements for the Horizon View and Horizon Air Hybrid-Mode use cases. It discusses the distinction between the primary and secondary Horizon protocols and describes the three methods for guaranteeing session affinity. The three methods ensure that all protocol traffic from a Horizon client session goes to the same Unified Access Gateway appliance. This article also covers health monitoring and SSL offload/SSL bridging for load balancers.
Unified Access Gateway (Access Point) is a Unified Gateway from VMware that comes in virtual appliance format and is designed to protect desktop and application resources to enable remote access from the internet. Unified Access Gateway is the default gateway for the following products:
- VMware Horizon View
- VMware Horizon Air (DaaS)
- VMware Horizon Air Hybrid-Mode
- VMware Identity Manager
- Airwatch Tunnel Gateway/Proxy
Connection Servers are the core component of VMware Horizon View. This role defines virtual desktop pools, applications and permissions.
App Volume Manager is a console for managing configuration, creation of AppStacks and assignment of AppStacks and writable volumes.
Identity Manager is a portal where users gain access to different types of applications including Software as a Service (SaaS) based, enterprise identity management to sync and extend Active Directory, and single sign on.
The Kemp LoadMaster is used to load balance the VMware Unified Access Gateway, Connection Servers, Identity Manager, and App Volume Manager. The LoadMaster offers advanced Layer 4 and Layer 7 server load balancing, SSL Acceleration and a multitude of other advanced Application Delivery Controller (ADC) features. The LoadMaster intelligently and efficiently distributes user traffic among the application servers so that users get the best experience possible.
This document provides guidance and recommended settings on how to load balance Horizon View 7 with a Kemp LoadMaster. The Kemp Support Team is available to provide solutions for scenarios not explicitly defined.
The Kemp support site can be found at: https://support.kemptechnologies.com.
1.1 Document Purpose
This document provides the recommended LoadMaster settings used when load balancing the VMware Horizon View and Horizon Air Hybrid-Mode use cases using the Unified Access Gateway. The Kemp Support Team is available to provide solutions for scenarios not explicitly defined. The Kemp support site can be found at: https://support.kemptechnologies.com.
1.2 Intended Audience
This document is intended to be read by anyone who is interested in configuring the LoadMaster to optimize VMware Horizon workload.
1.3 About this Document
This document was written with help from Mark Benson and Vish Kalsi of VMware. Some of the content in this document is based on the following VMware document: https://communities.vmware.com/docs/DOC-32792
In addition, you can find more information at https://www.vmware.com/support/pubs/access-point-pubs.html
2 Template
Kemp has developed a template containing our recommended settings for this workload. You can install this template to help create Virtual Services (VSs) because it automatically populates the settings. You can use the template to easily create the required VSs with the recommended settings. You can remove templates after use and this will not affect deployed services. If needed, you can make changes to any of the VS settings after using the template.
Download released templates from the following page: LoadMaster Templates.
For more information and steps on how to import and use templates, refer to the Virtual Services and Templates, Feature Description on the Kemp Documentation page.
3 Architecture
Unified Access Gateway is typically deployed in a DMZ. For high availability and scalability requirements in a production deployment, several Unified Access Gateway appliances are usually set up behind a load balancer as shown in Figure 3-1. The LoadMaster is deployed in-line as a proxy for all services including PCoIP. Alternative deployment options could have the secondary Horizon protocols bypass the LoadMaster as it is only the initial session establishment (HTTPS) that can be load balanced.
4 Horizon Protocols
When a Horizon Client user connects to a Horizon environment, several different protocols are used. The first connection is always the primary XML-API protocol over HTTPS. Following successful authentication, one or more secondary protocols are also made.
4.1 Primary Horizon Protocol
The user enters a hostname at the Horizon Client and this starts the primary Horizon protocol. This is a control protocol for authentication, authorization and session management. It uses XML-structured messages over HTTPS (HTTP over SSL). This protocol is sometimes known as the Horizon XML-API control protocol. In a load-balanced environment as shown in the Architecture section, the load balancer routes this connection to one of the Unified Access Gateway appliances. The load balancer usually selects the appliance based first on availability, and then out of the available appliances will route traffic based on the least number of current sessions. This has the effect of evenly distributing the traffic from different clients across the available set of Unified Access Gateway appliances.
4.2 Secondary Horizon Protocols
After the Horizon Client has established a secure communication to one of the Unified Access Gateway appliances, the user authenticates. If this authentication attempt is successful, then one or more secondary connections are made from the Horizon client. These secondary connections can include:
HTTPS Tunnel used for encapsulating TCP protocols such as RDP, MMR/CDR and the client framework channel (TCP 443).
Blast Extreme display protocol (TCP 8443 and UDP 8443).
PCoIP display protocol (TCP 4172 and UDP 4172).
These secondary Horizon protocols must be routed to the same Unified Access Gateway appliance to which the primary Horizon protocol is routed. This is so that Unified Access Gateway can authorize the secondary protocols based on the authenticated user session. An important security capability of Unified Access Gateway is that it will only forward traffic into the corporate datacenter if the traffic is on behalf of an authenticated user. If the secondary protocols were to be misrouted to a different Unified Access Gateway appliance to the primary protocol one, they would not be authorized and would therefore be dropped in the DMZ and the connection would fail. Misrouting the secondary protocols is a common problem if the Load Balancer is not configured correctly.
5 Configure the LoadMaster
The deployed VMware Unified Access Gateway environment determines which of the following setups is used.
5.1 Enable Subnet Originating Requests Globally
It is best practice to enable the Subnet Originating Requests option globally.
In a one-armed setup (where the Virtual Service and Real Servers are on the same network/subnet) Subnet Originating Requests is usually not needed. However, enabling Subnet Originating Requests should not affect the routing in a one-armed setup.
In a two-armed setup where the Virtual Service is on network/subnet A, for example, and the Real Servers are on network B, Subnet Originating Requests should be enabled on LoadMasters with firmware version 7.1-16 and above.
When Subnet Originating Requests is enabled, the LoadMaster routes traffic so that the Real Server sees traffic arriving from the LoadMaster interface that is in that network/subnet.
When Subnet Originating Requests is enabled globally, it is automatically enabled on all Virtual Services. If the Subnet Originating Requests option is disabled globally, you can choose whether to enable Subnet Originating Requests on a per-Virtual Service basis.
To enable Subnet Originating Requests globally, follow the steps below:
1. In the main menu of the LoadMaster Web User Interface (WUI), go to System Configuration > Miscellaneous Options > Network Options.
2. Select the Subnet Originating Requests check box.
5.2 Enable Check Persist Globally
It is recommended that you change the Always Check Persist option to Yes - Accept Changes. Use the following steps:
1. Go to System Configuration > Miscellaneous Options > L7 Configuration.
2. Click the Always Check Persist drop-down arrow and select Yes - Accept Changes.
6 Unified Access Gateway Session Affinity Options
There are three main configuration options for session affinity. These are:
Source IP Affinity
Multiple Port Number Groups
Multiple VIPs
6.1 Method 1 - Source IP Affinity
Method 1 is recommended for all environments where source IP address affinity is possible. Where it is not possible, then either method 2 or method 3 should be used.
Method 1 is the simplest configuration for a load balancer because it uses standard port numbers and a single load balanced VIP. It relies on the load balancer to route secondary protocols to the same Unified Access Gateway appliance as was selected for the primary Horizon protocol. It does this on the basis of repeat connections coming from the same Horizon client IP address. Unfortunately, this method does not work in all situations. For example, with certain Network Service Providers or NAT devices, the source IP address is not available for this affinity configuration. If source IP affinity cannot be used in your environment, then one of the other two methods should be used as they do not rely on source IP affinity.
Unified Access Gateway Configuration for External URLs for this configuration is shown in the following table.
In our example, the Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN) https://uag.myco.com resolves to 10.1.160.35.
| Unified Access Gateway Appliance | Configuration Item | Value |
|---|---|---|
|
UAG01 |
tunnelExternalURL |
https://uag.myco.com:443 |
|
UAG01 |
blastExternalURL |
https://uag.myco.com:8443 |
|
UAG01 |
pcoipExternalURL |
10.1.160.35:4172 |
|
UAG02 |
tunnelExternalURL |
https://uag.myco.com:443 |
|
UAG02 |
blastExternalURL |
https://uag.myco.com:8443 |
|
UAG02 |
pcoipExternalURL |
10.1.160.35:4172 |
Uses standard port numbers
Does not require multiple public virtual IP addresses
Disadvantages of Source IP AffinityRelies on source IP address affinity, which is not always possible.
6.1.1 Create the VMware Unified Access Gateway Source IP Affinity Virtual Services
The following sections describe the recommended settings for the VMware Unified Access Gateway Source IP Affinity Virtual Services.
6.1.1.1 Create a UAGLB TCP HTTPS Affinity Virtual Service
The following are the steps involved and the recommended settings to configure the UAGLB TCP HTTPS Affinity Virtual Service:
1. In the main menu of the LoadMaster Web User Interface (WUI), go to Virtual Services > Add New.
2. Type a valid Virtual Address.
3. Type 443 as the Port.
4. Enter a recognizable Service Name, such as UAGLB TCP HTTPS - Affinity.
5. Click Add this Virtual Service.
6. Configure the settings as recommended in the following table:
| Section | Option | Value | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Standard Options |
Persistence Mode |
Source IP Address |
|
|
|
Timeout |
1 Hour |
|
|
|
Scheduling Method |
least connection |
|
|
Advanced Properties |
Add a Port 80 Redirector VS |
https://%h%s |
Click the Add HTTP Redirector button. This automatically creates a redirect on port 80. |
|
Real Servers |
Real Server Check Method |
HTTPS Protocol |
|
|
|
URL |
/favicon.ico |
|
7. Add the Real Servers:
a) Expand the Real Servers section.
b) Click Add New.
c) Type the address of the relevant Real Server.
d) Complete the other fields as required.
e) Click Add this Real Server then click OK to the pop-up message.
f) Repeat the steps above to add more Real Servers as needed, based on your environment.
Create a UAGLB TCP-IP Affinity HTTPS HTTP Redirect Virtual ServiceClicking the Add HTTP Redirector button automatically creates a port 80 redirect Virtual Service. This is optional, but the purpose of this Virtual Service is to redirect any clients who have connected using HTTP to the HTTPS Virtual Service.
6.1.1.2 Create a UAGLB TCP Blast Affinity Virtual Service
The following are the steps involved and the recommended settings to configure the UAGLB TCP Blast Affinity Virtual Service:
1. In the main menu of the LoadMaster Web User Interface (WUI), go to Virtual Services > Add New.
2. Type a valid Virtual Address.
3. Type 8443 as the Port.
4. Enter a recognizable Service Name, such as UAGLB TCP Blast Affinity.
5. Select tcp as the Protocol.
6. Click Add this Virtual Service.
7. Configure the settings as recommended in the following table:
| Section | Option | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Properties | Service Type | HTTP-HTTP/2-HTTPS |
|
Standard Options |
Persistence Mode |
Source IP Address |
|
|
Timeout |
1 Hour |
|
|
Scheduling Method |
least connection |
|
Real Servers |
Real Server Check Method |
TCP Connection Only |
8. Add the Real Servers:
a) Expand the Real Servers section.
b) Click Add New.
c) Type the address of the relevant Real Server.
d) Complete the other fields as required.
e) Click Add this Real Server then click OK to the pop-up message.
f) Repeat the steps above to add more Real Servers as needed, based on your environment.
6.1.1.3 Create a UAGLB UDP Blast Affinity Virtual Service
The following are the steps involved and the recommended settings to configure the UAGLB UDP Blast Affinity Virtual Service:
1. In the main menu of the LoadMaster Web User Interface (WUI), go to Virtual Services > Add New.
2. Type a valid Virtual Address.
3. Type 8443 as the Port.
4. Enter a recognizable Service Name, such as UAGLB UDP Blast Affinity.
5. Select udp as the Protocol.
6. Click Add this Virtual Service.
7. Configure the settings as recommended in the following table:
| Section | Option | Value |
|---|---|---|
|
Standard Options |
Force L4 |
Disabled |
|
|
Persistence Mode |
Source IP Address |
| Timeout | 1 Hour | |
|
|
Scheduling Method |
least connection |
8. Add the Real Servers:
a) Expand the Real Servers section.
b) Click Add New.
c) Type the address of the relevant Real Server.
d) Complete the other fields as required.
e) Click Add this Real Server then click OK to the pop-up message.
f) Repeat the steps above to add more Real Servers as needed, based on your environment.
6.1.1.4 Create a UAGLB TCP PCoIP Affinity Virtual Service
The following are the steps involved and the recommended settings to configure the UAGLB TCP PCoIP Affinity Virtual Service:
1. In the main menu of the LoadMaster Web User Interface (WUI), go to Virtual Services > Add New.
2. Type a valid Virtual Address.
3. Type 4172 as the Port.
4. Enter a recognizable Service Name, such as UAGLB TCP PCoIP Affinity.
5. Select tcp as the Protocol.
6. Click Add this Virtual Service.
7. Configure the settings as recommended in the following table:
| Section | Option | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Properties | Service Type | HTTP-HTTP/2-HTTPS |
|
Standard Options |
Persistence Mode |
Source IP Address |
|
|
Timeout |
1 Hour |
| Scheduling Method | least connection | |
|
Real Servers |
Real Server Check Method |
TCP Connection Only |
8. Add the Real Servers:
a) Expand the Real Servers section.
b) Click Add New.
c) Type the address of the relevant Real Server.
d) Complete the other fields as required.
e) Click Add this Real Server then click OK to the pop-up message.
f) Repeat the steps above to add more Real Servers as needed, based on your environment.
6.1.1.5 Create a UAGLB UDP PCoIP Affinity Virtual Service
The following are the steps involved and the recommended settings to configure the UAGLB UDP PCoIP Affinity Virtual Service:
1. In the main menu of the LoadMaster Web User Interface (WUI), go to Virtual Services > Add New.
2. Type a valid Virtual Address.
3. Type 4172 as the Port.
4. Enter a recognizable Service Name, such as UAGLB UDP PCoIP Affinity.
5. Select udp as the Protocol.
6. Click Add this Virtual Service.
7. Configure the settings as recommended in the following table:
| Section | Option | Value |
|---|---|---|
|
Standard Options |
Force L4 |
Disabled |
|
|
Persistence Mode |
Source IP Address |
| Timeout | 1 Hour |
|
| Scheduling Method | least connection | |
| Advanced Properties | Port Following | No VIP Selected |
8. Add the Real Servers:
a) Expand the Real Servers section.
b) Click Add New.
c) Type the address of the relevant Real Server.
d) Complete the other fields as required.
e) Click Add this Real Server then click OK to the pop-up message.
f) Repeat the steps above to add more Real Servers as needed, based on your environment.
6.2 Method 2 - Multiple Port Number Groups
Multiple port group affinity does not rely on source IP address for affinity. Instead, the load balancer is configured to route the secondary Horizon protocols based on a group of unique port numbers assigned to each Unified Access Gateway appliance. The primary Horizon protocol on HTTPS port 443 is load balanced to allocate the session to a specific Unified Access Gateway appliance based on health and least loaded. The secondary connections are then routed to the correct Unified Access Gateway appliance based on the following Load Balancer configuration table.
| Virtual IP Address | Primary/Secondary | Protocol | Name | Real Servers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10.1.160.31:443 |
Primary |
TCP |
UAGLB - HTTPS |
10.1.160.183:443 10.1.160.184:443 |
|
10.1.160.31:10143 |
Secondary |
TCP |
UAG01 - HTTPS |
10.1.160.183:443 |
|
10.1.160.31:10143 |
Secondary |
UDP |
UAG01 - BLAST-UDP |
10.1.160.183:8443 |
|
10.1.160.31:10172 |
Secondary |
TCP |
UAG01 - PCOIP |
10.1.160.183:4172 |
|
10.1.160.31:10172 |
Secondary |
UDP |
UAG01 - PCOIP-UDP |
10.1.160.183:4172 |
|
10.1.160.31:10243 |
Secondary |
TCP |
UAG02 - HTTPS |
10.1.160.184:443 |
|
10.1.160.31:10243 |
Secondary |
UDP |
UAG02 - BLAST-UDP |
10.1.160.184:8443 |
|
10.1.160.31:10272 |
Secondary |
TCP |
UAG02 - PCOIP |
10.1.160.184:4172 |
|
10.1.160.31:10272 |
Secondary |
UDP |
UAG02 - PCOIP-UDP |
10.1.160.184:4172 |
The same port mapping scheme can be used for additional Unified Access Gateway appliances 03 > 99. For example, we use the following mapping convention in this document for Unified Access Gateway:
BLAST-TCP
- 10143 -> UAG01 8443
- 10172 -> UAG01 4172
- 10243 -> UAG02 8443
- 10272 -> UAG02 4172
The same convention is used for multiple Unified Access Gateways
- 10343 -> UAG03 8443043
- 10372 -> UAG03 4172
The Unified Access Gateway Configuration for External URLs is shown below.
In our example, the FQDN http://uag.myco.com resolves to 10.1.160.31.
| Unified Access Gateway Appliance | Configuration Item | Value |
|---|---|---|
|
UAG01 |
tunnelExternalURL |
https://uag.myco.com:10143 |
|
UAG01 |
blastExternalURL |
https://uag.myco.com:10143 |
|
UAG01 |
pcoipExternalURL |
10.1.60.31:10172 |
|
UAG02 |
tunnelExternalURL |
https://uag.myco.com:10243 |
|
UAG02 |
blastExternalURL |
https://uag.myco.com:10243 |
|
UAG02 |
pcoipExternalURL |
10.1.60.31:10272 |
Does not rely on source IP affinity
Does not require multiple public virtual IP addresses
Disadvantages of Multiple Port Number GroupsUses non-standard port numbers from the Internet although the port numbers on the Unified Access Gateway appliances themselves are standard.
6.2.1 Create the VMware Unified Access Gateway Multiple Port Number Groups Virtual Services
The following sections describe the recommended settings for the VMware Unified Access Gateway Multiple Port Number Groups Virtual Services.
6.2.1.1 Create a UAGLB - HTTPS Multiple Ports Virtual Service
The following are the steps involved and the recommended settings to configure the UAGLB - HTTPS Multiple Ports Virtual Service:
1. In the main menu of the LoadMaster Web User Interface (WUI), go to Virtual Services> Add New.
2. Type a valid Virtual Address.
3. Type 443 as the Port.
4. Enter a recognizable Service Name, such as UAGLB - HTTPS Multiple Ports.
5. Click Add this Virtual Service.
6. Configure the settings as recommended in the following table:
| Section | Option | Value | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Advanced Properties |
Add a Port 80 Redirector VS |
|
Click the Add HTTP Redirector button. This automatically creates a redirect on port 80. |
|
Standard Options |
Persistence Mode |
SSL Session ID |
|
|
|
Timeout |
1 Hour |
|
|
|
Scheduling Method |
least connection |
|
|
Real Servers |
Real Server Check Method |
HTTPS Protocol |
|
|
|
URL |
/favicon.ico |
|
7. Add the Real Servers:
a) Expand the Real Servers section.
b) Click Add New.
c) Type the address of the relevant Real Server.
d) Type 443 as the Port number.
e) Complete the other fields as required.
f) Click Add this Real Server then click OK to the pop-up message.
g) Repeat the steps above to add more Real Servers as needed, based on your environment.
Create a UAGLB - HTTPS Multiple Ports HTTPS HTTP Redirect Virtual ServiceClicking the Add HTTP Redirector button automatically creates a port 80 redirect Virtual Service. This is optional, but the purpose of this Virtual Service is to redirect any clients who have connected using HTTP to the HTTPS Virtual Service.
6.2.1.2 Create a UAG01 TCP - Blast Multiple Ports Virtual Service
The following are the steps involved and the recommended settings to configure the UAG01 - TCP Blast Multiple Ports Virtual Service:
1. In the main menu of the LoadMaster Web User Interface (WUI), go to Virtual Services > Add New.
2. Type a valid Virtual Address.
3. Type 10143 as the Port.
4. Enter a recognizable Service Name, such as UAG01 - TCP - Blast Multiple Ports.
5. Click Add this Virtual Service.
6. Configure the settings as recommended in the following table:
| Section | Option | Value |
|---|---|---|
|
Basic Properties |
Service Type |
Generic |
|
Standard Options |
Persistence Mode |
SSL Session ID |
|
|
Timeout |
1 Hour |
|
|
Scheduling Method |
least connection |
|
Real Servers |
Real Server Check Method |
TCP Connection Only |
7. Add the Real Servers:
a) Expand the Real Servers section.
b) Click Add New.
c) Type the address of the relevant Real Server.
d) Type 10143 as the Port number.
e) Complete the other fields as required.
f) Click Add this Real Server then click OK to the pop-up message.
6.2.1.3 Create a UAG01 - UDP - Blast Multiple Ports Virtual Service
The following are the steps involved and the recommended settings to configure the UAG01 - UDP - Blast Multiple Ports Virtual Service:
1. In the main menu of the LoadMaster Web User Interface (WUI), go to Virtual Services > Add New.
2. Type a valid Virtual Address.
3. Type 10143 as the Port.
4. Enter a recognizable Service Name, such as UAG01 - UDP Blast Multiple Ports.
5. Select udp as the Protocol.
6. Click Add this Virtual Service.
7. Configure the settings as recommended in the following table:
| Section | Option | Value |
|---|---|---|
|
Standard Options |
Force L4 |
Disabled |
|
Real Servers |
Real Server Check Method |
ICMP Ping |
8. Add the Real Servers:
a) Expand the Real Servers section.
b) Click Add New.
c) Type the address of the relevant Real Server.
d) Type 10143 as the Port.
e) Complete the other fields as required.
f) Click Add this Real Server then click OK to the pop-up message.
6.2.1.4 Create a UAG01 - TCP - PCoIP Multiple Ports Virtual Service
The following are the steps involved and the recommended settings to configure the UAG01 - TCP - PCoIP Multiple Ports Virtual Service:
1. In the main menu of the LoadMaster Web User Interface (WUI), go to Virtual Services > Add New.
2. Type a valid Virtual Address.
3. Type 10172 as the Port.
4. Enter a recognizable Service Name, such as UAG01 - TCP-PCoIP Multiple Ports.
5. Click Add this Virtual Service.
6. Configure the settings as recommended in the following table:
| Section | Option | Value |
|---|---|---|
|
Basic Properties |
Service Type |
Generic |
| Standard Options | Persistence Mode | SSL Session ID |
| Timeout | 1 Hour | |
| Scheduling Method | least connection | |
|
Real Servers |
Real Server Check Method |
TCP Connection Only |
7. Add the Real Servers:
a) Expand the Real Servers section.
b) Click Add New.
c) Type the address of the relevant Real Server.
d) Type 10172 as the Port.
e) Complete the other fields as required.
f) Click Add this Real Server then click OK to the pop-up message.
6.2.1.5 Create a UAG01 - UDP - PCoIP Multiple Ports Virtual Service
The following are the steps involved and the recommended settings to configure the UAG01-UDP-PCoIP Multiple Ports Virtual Service:
1. In the main menu of the LoadMaster Web User Interface (WUI), go to Virtual Services > Add New.
2. Type a valid Virtual Address.
3. Type 10172 as the Port.
4. Enter a recognizable Service Name, such as UAG01 - UDP-PCoIP Multiple Port.
5. Select udp as the Protocol.
6. Click Add this Virtual Service.
7. Configure the settings as recommended in the following table:
| Section | Option | Value |
|---|---|---|
|
Standard Options |
Force L4 |
Disabled |
|
Real Servers |
Real Server Check Method |
ICMP Ping |
8. Add the Real Servers:
a) Expand the Real Servers section.
b) Click Add New.
c) Type the address of the relevant Real Server.
d) Type 10172 as the Port.
e) Complete the other fields as required.
f) Click Add this Real Server then click OK to the pop-up message.
6.2.1.6 Create a UAG02 - TCP - Blast Multiple Ports Virtual Service
The following are the steps involved and the recommended settings to configure the UAG02 - TCP - Blast Multiple Ports Virtual Service:
1. In the main menu of the LoadMaster Web User Interface (WUI), go to Virtual Services > Add New.
2. Type a valid Virtual Address.
3. Type 10243 as the Port.
4. Enter a recognizable Service Name, such as UAG02 - TCP - Blast Multiple Port.
5. Click Add this Virtual Service.
6. Configure the settings as recommended in the following table:
| Section | Option | Value |
|---|---|---|
|
Basic Properties |
Service Type |
Generic |
|
Standard Options |
Persistence Mode |
SSL Session ID |
|
|
Timeout |
1 Hour |
| Scheduling Method | least connection | |
|
Real Servers |
Real Server Check Method |
TCP Connection Only |
7. Add the Real Servers:
a) Expand the Real Servers section.
b) Click Add New.
c) Type the address of the relevant Real Server.
d) Type 10243 as the Port.
e) Complete the other fields as required.
f) Click Add this Real Server then click OK to the pop-up message.
6.2.1.7 Create a UAG02 - UDP - Blast Multiple Ports Virtual Service
The following are the steps involved and the recommended settings to configure the UAG02 - Blast Extreme-UDP Multiple Ports Virtual Service:
1. In the main menu of the LoadMaster Web User Interface (WUI), go to Virtual Services > Add New.
2. Type a valid Virtual Address.
3. Type 10243 as the Port.
4. Enter a recognizable Service Name, such as UAG02 - UDP - Blast Multiple Port.
5. Click Add this Virtual Service.
6. Configure the settings as recommended in the following table:
| Section | Option | Value |
|---|---|---|
|
Standard Options |
Force L4 |
Disabled |
|
Real Servers |
Real Server Check Method |
HTTPS Protocol |
7. Add the Real Servers:
a) Expand the Real Servers section.
b) Click Add New.
c) Type the address of the relevant Real Server.
d) Type 10243 as the Port.
e) Complete the other fields as required.
f) Click Add this Real Server then click OK to the pop-up message.
6.2.1.8 Create a UAG02 - TCP - PCoIP Multiple Ports Virtual Service
The following are the steps involved and the recommended settings to configure the UAG02 - TCP - PCoIP Multiple Ports Virtual Service:
1. In the main menu of the LoadMaster Web User Interface (WUI), go to Virtual Services > Add New.
2. Type a valid Virtual Address.
3. Type 10272 as the Port.
4. Enter a recognizable Service Name, such as UAG02 - TCP - PCoIP Multiple Port.
5. Click Add this Virtual Service.
6. Configure the settings as recommended in the following table:
| Section | Option | Value |
|---|---|---|
|
Basic Properties |
Service Type |
Generic |
|
Standard Options |
Persistence Mode |
SSL Session ID |
| Timeout | 1 Hour | |
| Scheduling Method | least connection | |
|
Real Servers |
Real Server Check Method |
TCP Connection Only |
7. Add the Real Servers:
a) Expand the Real Servers section.
b) Click Add New.
c) Type the address of the relevant Real Server.
d) Type 10272 as the Port.
e) Complete the other fields as required.
f) Click Add this Real Server then click OK to the pop-up message.
6.2.1.9 Create a UAG02 - UDP - PCoIP Multiple Ports Virtual Service
The following are the steps involved and the recommended settings to configure the UAG02 - UDP - PCoIP Multiple Ports Virtual Service:
1. In the main menu of the LoadMaster Web User Interface (WUI), go to Virtual Services > Add New.
2. Type a valid Virtual Address.
3. Type 10272 as the Port.
4. Enter a recognizable Service Name, such as UAG02 - UDP - PCoIP Multiple Ports.
5. Select udp as the Protocol.
6. Click Add this Virtual Service.
7. Configure the settings as recommended in the following table:
| Section | Option | Value |
|---|---|---|
|
Standard Options |
Force L4 |
Disabled |
|
Real Servers |
Real Server Check Method |
ICMP Ping |
8. Add the Real Servers:
a) Expand the Real Servers section.
b) Click Add New.
c) Type the address of the relevant Real Server.
d) Type 10272 as the Port.
e) Complete the other fields as required.
f) Click Add this Real Server then click OK to the pop-up message.
6.3 Method 3 - Multiple VIPs
This method is similar to the multiple port groups method except instead of dedicating a group of port numbers to each Unified Access Gateway appliance, it dedicates an individual VIP to each appliance in addition to the primary load balanced VIP. If you have two Unified Access Gateway appliances, then you would set up three VIPs. The primary Horizon protocol on HTTPS port 443 is load balanced to allocate the session to a specific Unified Access Gateway appliance based on health and least loaded. The secondary connections are then routed to the correct Unified Access Gateway appliance based on the following Load Balancer configuration table.
Unified Access Gateway Configurations for External URLs for this configuration are shown in the following table.
| Virtual IP Address | Primary/Secondary | Protocol | Name | Real Servers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10.1.160.32:443 |
Primary |
TCP |
UAGLB - HTTPS |
10.1.160.186:443 10.1.160.187:443 |
|
10.1.160.33:443 |
Secondary |
TCP |
UAG01 - HTTPS BLAST |
10.1.160.186:8443 |
|
10.1.160.33:443 |
Secondary |
UDP |
UAG01 - BLAST-UDP |
10.1.160.186:8443 |
|
10.1.160.33:4172 |
Secondary |
TCP |
UAG01 - PCOIP |
10.1.160.186:4172 |
|
10.1.160.33:4172 |
Secondary |
UDP |
UAG01 - PCOIP-UDP |
10.1.160.186:4172 |
|
10.1.160.34:443 |
Secondary |
TCP |
UAG02 - BLAST |
10.1.160.187:8443 |
|
10.1.160.34:443 |
Secondary |
UDP |
UAG02 - BLAST-UDP |
10.1.160.187:8443 |
|
10.1.160.34:4172 |
Secondary |
TCP |
UAG02 - PCOIP |
10.1.160.187:4172 |
|
10.1.160.34:4172 |
Secondary |
UDP |
UAG02 - PCOIP-UDP |
10.1.160.187:4172 |
In our example, the FQDN http://uag1.myco.com resolves to 10.1.160.33 and https://uag2.myco.com:4172 resolves to 10.1.160.34
| Unified Access Gateway Appliance | Configuration Item | Value |
|---|---|---|
|
UAG01 |
tunnelExternalURL |
https://uag1.myco.com:443 |
|
UAG01 |
blastExternalURL |
https://uag1.myco.com:8443 |
|
UAG01 |
pcoipExternalURL |
10.20.30.33:4172 |
|
UAG02 |
tunnelExternalURL |
https://uag2.myco.com:443 |
|
UAG02 |
blastExternalURL |
https://uag2.myco.com:8443 |
|
UAG02 |
pcoipExternalURL |
10.20.30.34:4172 |
Do not rely on source IP affinity
Uses standard port numbers
Disadvantages of multiple VIPsRequires an additional public facing VIP for each Unified Access Gateway appliance in addition to the primary load balanced VIP.
6.3.1 Create the Multiple VIPs Virtual Services
The following sections describe the recommended settings for the VMware Unified Access Gateway Multiple VIPs Virtual Services.
6.3.1.1 Create an HTTPS-UAGLB Multiple VIPs Virtual Service
The following are the steps involved and the recommended settings to configure the HTTPS-UAGLB Multiple VIPs Virtual Service:
1. In the main menu of the LoadMaster Web User Interface (WUI), go to Virtual Services > Add New.
2. Type a valid Virtual Address.
3. Type 443 as the Port.
4. Enter a recognizable Service Name, such as UAG-HTTPS Multiple VIPs.
5. Click Add this Virtual Service.
6. Configure the settings as recommended in the following table:
| Section | Option | Value | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Advanced Properties |
Add a Port 80 Redirector VS |
https://%h%s |
Click the Add HTTP Redirector button. This automatically creates a redirect on port 80. |
|
Basic Properties |
Service Type |
Generic |
|
|
Standard Options |
Persistence Mode |
SSL Session ID |
|
|
|
Timeout |
6 minutes |
|
|
|
Scheduling Method |
least connection |
|
|
Real Servers |
Real Server Check Method |
HTTPS Protocol |
|
|
|
URL |
/favicon.ico |
|
7. Add the Real Servers:
a) Expand the Real Servers section.
b) Click Add New.
c) Type the address of the relevant Real Server.
d) Type 443 as the Port.
e) Complete the other fields as required.
f) Click Add this Real Server then click OK to the pop-up message.
g) Repeat the steps above to add more Real Servers as needed, based on your environment.
Create a HTTPS - UAG Multiple Ports HTTPS HTTP Redirect Virtual ServiceClicking the Add HTTP Redirector button automatically creates a port 80 redirect Virtual Service. This is optional, but the purpose of this Virtual Service is to redirect any clients who have connected using HTTP to the HTTPS Virtual Service.
6.3.1.2 Create a UAG01 TCP Blast-UDP Multiple VIPs Virtual Service
The following are the steps involved and the recommended settings to configure the UAG01 - TCP Blast Multiple VIPs Virtual Service:
1. In the main menu of the LoadMaster Web User Interface (WUI), go to Virtual Services > Add New.
2. Type a valid Virtual Address.
3. Type 8443 as the Port.
4. Enter a recognizable Service Name, such as UAG01 - TCP Blast Multiple VIP.
5. Click Add this Virtual Service.
6. Configure the settings as recommended in the following table:
| Section | Option | Value |
|---|---|---|
|
Basic Properties |
Service Type |
Generic |
| Standard Options | Persistence Mode | SSL Session ID |
| Timeout | 1 Hour | |
| Scheduling Method | least connection | |
|
Real Servers |
Real Server Check Method |
TCP Connection Only |
7. Add the Real Servers:
a) Expand the Real Servers section.
b) Click Add New.
c) Type the address of the relevant Real Server.
d) Type 8443 as the Port.
e) Complete the other fields as required.
f) Click Add this Real Server then click OK to the pop-up message.
6.3.1.3 Create a UAG01 - UDP Blast Multiple VIPs Virtual Service
The following are the steps involved and the recommended settings to configure the UAG01 - UDP Blast Multiple VIPs Virtual Service:
1. In the main menu of the LoadMaster Web User Interface (WUI), go to Virtual Services > Add New.
2. Type a valid Virtual Address.
3. Type 8443 as the Port.
4. Enter a recognizable Service Name, such as UAG01 - UDP Blast Multiple VIPs.
5. Click Add this Virtual Service.
6. Configure the settings as recommended in the following table:
| Section | Option | Value |
|---|---|---|
|
Standard Options |
Force L4 |
Disabled |
|
Real Servers |
Real Server Check Method |
ICMP Ping |
7. Add the Real Servers:
a) Expand the Real Servers section.
b) Click Add New.
c) Type the address of the relevant Real Server.
d) Type 8443 as the Port.
e) Complete the other fields as required.
f) Click Add this Real Server then click OK to the pop-up message.
6.3.1.4 Create a UAG01 - TCP - PCoIP Multiple VIPs Virtual Service
The following are the steps involved and the recommended settings to configure the UAG01 - TCP - PCoIP Multiple VIPs Virtual Service:
1. In the main menu of the LoadMaster Web User Interface (WUI), go to Virtual Services > Add New.
2. Type a valid Virtual Address.
3. Type 4172 as the Port.
4. Enter a recognizable Service Name, such as UAG01 - TCP - PCoIP Multiple VIPs.
5. Click Add this Virtual Service.
6. Configure the settings as recommended in the following table:
| Section | Option | Value |
|---|---|---|
|
Basic Properties |
Service Type |
Generic |
| Standard Options | Persistence Mode | SSL Session ID |
| Timeout | 1 Hour | |
| Scheduling Method | least connection | |
|
Real Servers |
Real Server Check Method |
TCP Connection Only |
7. Add the Real Servers:
a) Expand the Real Servers section.
b) Click Add New.
c) Type the address of the relevant Real Server.
d) Type 4172 as the Port.
e) Complete the other fields as required.
f) Click Add this Real Server then click OK to the pop-up message.
6.3.1.5 Create a UAG01 - UDP - PCoIP Multiple VIPs Virtual Service
The following are the steps involved and the recommended settings to configure the UAG01 - UDP - PCoIP Multiple VIPs Virtual Service:
1. In the main menu of the LoadMaster Web User Interface (WUI), go to Virtual Services > Add New.
2. Type a valid Virtual Address.
3. Type 4172 as the Port.
4. Enter a recognizable Service Name, such as AG01 - UDP - PCoIP Multiple VIP.
5. Select udp as the Protocol.
6. Click Add this Virtual Service.
7. Configure the settings as recommended in the following table:
| Section | Option | Value |
|---|---|---|
|
Standard Options |
Force L4 |
Disabled |
|
Real Servers |
Real Server Check Method |
ICMP Ping |
8. Add the Real Servers:
a) Expand the Real Servers section.
b) Click Add New.
c) Type the address of the relevant Real Server.
d) Type 4172 as the Port.
e) Complete the other fields as required.
f) Click Add this Real Server then click OK to the pop-up message.
6.3.1.6 Create a UAG - TCP - Blast Multiple VIPs Virtual Service
The following are the steps involved and the recommended settings to configure the UAG02 - TCP - Blast Multiple VIPs Virtual Service:
1. In the main menu of the LoadMaster Web User Interface (WUI), go to Virtual Services > Add New.
2. Type a valid Virtual Address.
3. Type 8443 as the Port.
4. Enter a recognizable Service Name, such as UAG02 - TCP - Blast Multiple VIPs.
5. Select tcp as the Protocol.
6. Click Add this Virtual Service.
7. Configure the settings as recommended in the following table:
| Section | Option | Value |
|---|---|---|
|
Basic Properties |
Service Type |
Generic |
| Standard Options | Persistence Mode | SSL Session ID |
| Timeout | 1 Hour | |
| Scheduling Method | least connection | |
|
Real Servers |
Real Server Check Method |
TCP Connection Only |
8. Add the Real Servers:
a) Expand the Real Servers section.
b) Click Add New.
c) Type the address of the relevant Real Server.
d) Type 8443 as the Port.
e) Complete the other fields as required.
f) Click Add this Real Server then click OK to the pop-up message.
g) Repeat the steps above to add more Real Servers as needed, based on your environment.
6.3.1.7 Create a UAG02 - UDP - Blast Multiple VIPs Virtual Service
The following are the steps involved and the recommended settings to configure the UAG02 - UDP - Blast Multiple VIPs Virtual Service:
1. In the main menu of the LoadMaster Web User Interface (WUI), go to Virtual Services > Add New.
2. Type a valid Virtual Address.
3. Type 8443 as the Port.
4. Enter a recognizable Service Name, such as UAG02 - UDP - Blast Multiple VIP.
5. Select udp as the Protocol.
6. Click Add this Virtual Service.
7. Configure the settings as recommended in the following table:
| Section | Option | Value |
|---|---|---|
|
Standard Options |
Force L4 |
Disabled |
|
Real Servers |
Real Server Check Method |
ICMP Ping |
8. Add the Real Servers:
a) Expand the Real Servers section.
b) Click Add New.
c) Type the address of the relevant Real Server.
d) Type 8443 as the Port.
e) Complete the other fields as required.
f) Click Add this Real Server then click OK to the pop-up message.
6.3.1.8 Create a UAG02 - TCP - PCoIP Multiple VIPs Virtual Service
The following are the steps involved and the recommended settings to configure the UAG02 - TCP - PCoIP Multiple VIPs Virtual Service:
1. In the main menu of the LoadMaster Web User Interface (WUI), go to Virtual Services > Add New.
2. Type a valid Virtual Address.
3. Type 4172 as the Port.
4. Enter a recognizable Service Name, such as UAG02 - TCP - PCoIP Multiple VIP.
5. Click Add this Virtual Service.
6. Configure the settings as recommended in the following table:
| Section | Option | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Basic Properties |
Service Type |
Generic |
|
|
Standard Options |
Persistence Mode |
SSL Session ID |
|
| Timeout | 1 Hour | ||
| Scheduling Method | least connection | ||
|
Real Servers |
Real Server Check Method |
TCP Connection Only |
7. Add the Real Servers:
a) Expand the Real Servers section.
b) Click Add New.
c) Type the address of the relevant Real Server.
d) Type 4172 as the Port.
e) Complete the other fields as required.
f) Click Add this Real Server then click OK to the pop-up message.
6.3.1.9 Create a UAG02 - UDP- PCoIP Multiple VIPs Virtual Service
The following are the steps involved and the recommended settings to configure the UAG02 - PCoIP-UDP Multiple VIPs Virtual Service:
1. In the main menu of the LoadMaster Web User Interface (WUI), go to Virtual Services > Add New.
2. Type a valid Virtual Address.
3. Type 4172 as the Port.
4. Enter a recognizable Service Name, such as UAG02 - UDP - PCoIP Multiple VIP.
5. Select udp as the Protocol.
6. Click Add this Virtual Service.
7. Configure the settings as recommended in the following table:
| Section | Option | Value |
|---|---|---|
|
Standard Options |
Force L4 |
Disabled |
|
Real Servers |
Real Server Check Method |
ICMP Ping |
8. Add the Real Servers:
a) Expand the Real Servers section.
b) Click Add New.
c) Type the address of the relevant Real Server.
d) Type 4172 as the Port.
e) Complete the other fields as required.
f) Click Add this Real Server then click OK to the pop-up message.
7 Connection Server
The Connection Server is a core component of VMware Horizon View. This role defines virtual desktop pools, applications and permissions. The initial Primary Horizon Protocol is load balanced between Connection Servers in the environment. The Secondary Horizon Protocols are connected by directly bypassing the load balancer.
7.1 Create the Connection Server Virtual Services
The following are the steps involved and the recommended settings to configure the VMware Connection Server Virtual Service:
1. In the main menu of the LoadMaster Web User Interface (WUI), go to Virtual Services > Add New.
2. Type a valid Virtual Address.
3. Type 443 as the Port.
4. Enter a recognizable Service Name, such as VMware Connection Server.
5. Click Add this Virtual Service.
6. Configure the settings as recommended in the following table:
| Section | Option | Value | Comment |
| SSL Properties | SSL Acceleration | Enabled | |
| Reencrypt | Enabled | ||
| Supported Protocols |
TLS1.0; TLS1.1; TLS1.2; TLS1.3 |
While this workload may not support TLS1.3 yet, Kemp recommend enabling it for future proofing. |
|
| Cipher Set | Best Practices | ||
| Standard Options | Persistence Mode | Active Cookie | |
| Timeout | 1 Hour | ||
| Cookie Name | JSESSIONID | ||
| Scheduling Method | least connection | ||
| Advanced Properties | Add a Port 80 Redirector VS | https://%h%s | Click the Set Redirect button. This automatically creates a redirect on port 80. |
| Real Servers | URL | / | |
| HTTP Method | GET |
7. Add the Real Servers:
a) Expand the Real Servers section.
b) Click Add New.
c) Type the address of the relevant Real Server.
d) Type 443 as the Port.
e) Complete the other fields as required.
f) Click Add this Real Server then click OK to the pop-up message.
g) Repeat the steps above to add more Real Servers as needed, based on your environment.
Create a HTTPS - Connection Server HTTPS HTTP Redirect Virtual Service
Clicking the Add HTTP Redirector button automatically creates a port 80 redirect Virtual Service. This is optional, but the purpose of this Virtual Service is to redirect any clients who have connected using HTTP to the HTTPS Virtual Service. Kemp also recommends changing the Persistence Mode and Real Server Check Method to None.
8 App Volume Manager
The App Volume Manager is a console for managing configuration, creation of AppStacks, and assignment of AppStacks and writable volumes.
8.1 Create App Volume Manager Virtual Services
The following sections describe the recommended settings for the VMware App Volume Manager Virtual Services.
The following are the steps involved and the recommended settings to configure the VMware App Volume Manager Virtual Service:
1. In the main menu of the LoadMaster Web User Interface (WUI), go to Virtual Services > Add New.
2. Type a valid Virtual Address.
3. Type 443 as the Port.
4. Enter a recognizable Service Name, such as VMware App Volume Mgr
5. Click Add this Virtual Service.
6. Configure the settings as recommended in the following table:
| Section | Option | Value | Comment |
| SSL Properties | SSL Acceleration | Enabled | |
| Reencrypt | Enabled | ||
| Supported Protocols |
TLS1.0; TLS1.1; TLS1.2; TLS1.3 |
While this workload may not support TLS1.3 yet, Kemp recommend enabling it for future proofing. |
|
| Cipher Set | Best Practices | ||
| Standard Options | Persistence Mode | Active Cookie | |
| Timeout | 1 Hour | ||
| Cookie name | JSESSIONID | ||
| Scheduling Method | least connection | ||
| Advanced Properties | Add a Port 80 redirector VS | https://%h%s | Click the Add HTTP Redirector button. This automatically creates a redirect on port 80. |
| Real Servers | URL | / | |
| HTTP Method | GET |
7. Add the Real Servers:
a) Expand the Real Servers section.
b) Click Add New.
c) Type the address of the relevant Real Server.
d) Type 443 as the Port.
e) Complete the other fields as required.
f) Click Add this Real Server then click OK to the pop-up message.
g) Repeat the steps above to add more Real Servers as needed, based on your environment.
Create a HTTPS - Connection Server HTTPS HTTP Redirect Virtual Service
Clicking the Add HTTP Redirector button automatically creates a port 80 redirect Virtual Service. This is optional, but the purpose of this Virtual Service is to redirect any clients who have connected using HTTP to the HTTPS Virtual Service. Kemp also recommends changing the Persistence Mode and Real Server Check Method to None.
9 Identity Manager
The VMware Identity Manager provides several functions in relation to the Horizon View 7 implementation such as a portal where users gain access to different types of applications including SaaS-based, enterprise identity management to sync and extend Active Directory, and single sign on. There is also a self-service app store that enables users to search and select applications in a simple way.
9.1 Create Identity Manager Virtual Services
The following are the steps involved and the recommended settings to configure the VMware Identity Manager Virtual Service:
1. In the main menu of the LoadMaster Web User Interface (WUI), go to Virtual Services > Add New.
2. Type a valid Virtual Address.
3. Type 443 as the Port.
4. Enter a recognizable Service Name, such as VMware Identity Mgr.
5. Click Add this Virtual Service.
6. Configure the settings as recommended in the following table:
| Section | Option | Value | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSL Properties | SSL Acceleration | Enabled | |
| Reencrypt | Enabled | ||
| Supported Protocols |
TLS1.0; TLS1.1; TLS1.2; TLS1.3 |
While this workload may not support TLS1.3 yet, Kemp recommend enabling it for future proofing. |
|
| Cipher Set | Best Practices | ||
|
Standard Options |
Persistence Mode |
Active Cookie |
|
|
|
Timeout |
1 Hour |
|
| Cookie name | JSESSIONID | ||
| Scheduling Method | least connection | ||
| Advanced Properties | Add a Port 80 redirector VS | https://%h%s | Click the Add HTTP Redirector button. This automatically creates a redirect on port 80. |
|
Real Servers |
URL |
/ |
|
| HTTP Method | GET |
7. Add the Real Servers:
a) Expand the Real Servers section.
b) Click Add New.
c) Type the address of the relevant Real Server.
d) Type 443 as the Port.
e) Complete the other fields as required.
f) Click Add this Real Server then click OK to the pop-up message.
g) Repeat the steps above to add more Real Servers as needed, based on your environment.
Create a HTTPS - Connection Server HTTPS HTTP Redirect Virtual Service
Clicking the Add HTTP Redirector button automatically creates a port 80 redirect Virtual Service. This is optional, but the purpose of this Virtual Service is to redirect any clients who have connected using HTTP to the HTTPS Virtual Service. Kemp also recommends changing the Persistence Mode and Real Server Check Method to None.
Last Updated Date
This document was last updated on 10 March 2022.