Socks and http proxy servers are not supported.VMware Virtualization Pack for Skype for Business has the following limitations: VMware Virtualization Pack for Skype for Business contains these software modules: For Horizon Agent installation information, see the Setting Up Virtual Desktops in Horizon 7 document. For Horizon Client installation information, see the installation and setup guide for the Horizon Client version.Ī Horizon administrator must install VMware Virtualization Pack for Skype for Business on the virtual desktop during Horizon Agent installation. VMware Virtualization Pack for Skype for Business software is installed by default as part of the Horizon Client for Windows (4.6 and later), Horizon Client for Linux (4.6 and later), and Horizon Client for Mac (4.7 and later) installers. To use Skype for Business, you must install VMware Virtualization Pack for Skype for Business on the client machine. Installing VMware Virtualization Pack for Skype for Business Must be installed on the remote desktop for Windows 10 N and KN versions. Skype for Business 2015 client with latest updates.Skype for Business 2016 client with latest updates.Ĭompatible Peer Skype for Business Clients (non-VDI) The same as the audio and video codecs used by the native Skype for Business client. The same devices that are qualified to work with Skype for Business. The same ports as those used by the native Skype for Business client. RDS deployments (published desktops and applications).VMware Virtualization Pack for Skype for Business supports the same Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems as those supported by Horizon Client.
Note: Skype for Business Basic 2015 or 2016 clients are not supported. System Requirements for VMware Virtualization Pack for Skype for Business
VMware Virtualization Pack for Skype for Business Features All media processing takes place on the client machine instead of in the virtual desktop during a Skype audio and video call. You can make optimized audio and video calls with Skype for Business inside a virtual desktop without negatively affecting the virtual infrastructure and overloading the network.