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vIDM and Horizon Blast/Client Oddity
Jeremy Wheeler
2 mins

Hey all, I thought I should share a recent fix one of my coworkers discovered. This oddity was discovered when attempting to launch a VDI desktop from the vIDM portal. When selecting your entitled desktop and attempting to connect via PCoIP or Blast this is when the error might happen if vIDM isn’t configured correctly. If your connecting via a PC and are able to launch your desktop but NOT able to connect via a Mac it could be an issue in your ‘ranges’ section on vIDM.

Specifically, in the vIDM Admin Console select the following:

Catalog > Virtual App > Virtual Apps Settings > Select a Network Range

Verify that you do not have HTTPS:// in front of your VIPs under all ranges.

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This will cause Mac platforms to fail when attempting to connect to VDI through the vIDM portal. A symptom of this misconfiguration is seeing ‘https://https://’ in your browser after clicking on your VDI desktop from the vIDM portal. Make sure also that your Launch URL doesn’t begin with https://.

Catalog > Virtual Apps > Virtual App Configuration > (Custom App> Launch URL

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I am a seasoned Solutions Architect with over 20 years of expertise in IT, specializing in cloud architecture, virtualization, and end-user computing solutions. My career highlights include working with top-tier technologies across multi-cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. I have a proven track record of leading complex enterprise projects, including the development of tools like VMware’s Horizon Suite Sizing Estimator, which optimized hardware prediction accuracy for customers worldwide. With hands-on experience in virtualization technologies like VMware Horizon, Citrix, and Hyper-V, I excel in designing, deploying, and optimizing full-lifecycle solutions. My technical depth is complemented by 18 years of computer programming experience in PowerShell, Python, C++, .NET, SQL, and more. I am a published author and have contributed to industry literature, including works on desktop virtualization and user environment management. Recognized as a VMware vExpert for six consecutive years (2015-2020), I’ve also received multiple awards for excellence, such as VMware Spotlight and Our Best accolades. Currently, I leverage my knowledge to deliver innovative solutions, combining strategic insights and cutting-edge technologies like AI, as evidenced by my recent certification from MIT. Above all, I thrive on solving challenges and empowering teams to exceed customer expectations.

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