Effectively implement features and components for any computing environment Key FeaturesExplore the latest features of VMware Horizon 7.7Virtualize your desktop infrastructure using new features introduced in HorizonImplement App Volumes and User Environment Manager in your infrastructureBook Description This third edition of Implementing VMware Horizon 7.7 has been updated to get you up to speed with VMware Horizon 7.7 by showing you how to use its key features and deploying an end-user computing infrastructure for your own organization. The book begins by guiding you on how to deploy all the core requirements for a VMware Horizon infrastructure. It then moves on to show you how to provision and administer end-user computing resources using VMware Horizon. You’ll not only be able to deploy the core VMware Horizon features, but you’ll also be able to implement new features, such as the Just-in-Time Management Platform (JMP) and the Horizon Console. You’ll also focus on the latest features and components of the Horizon platform and learn when and how they are used. By the end of the book, you will have developed a solid understanding of how your organization can benefit from the capabilities VMware Horizon offers and how each of its components is implemented. What you will learnWork with the different products that make up VMware HorizonImplement a multi-site VMware Horizon Pod using the Cloud Pod Architecture featureDeploy and configure VMware Horizon’s optional componentsImplement and maintain Microsoft RDSH, Horizon Linux, and Windows Desktop Pools and RDSH Application PoolsConfigure and manage Horizon remotely using PowerCLILearn about the Microsoft Windows Group Policy templates for HorizonUnderstand how to manage the SSL certificates for each of the VMware Horizon componentsWho this book is for If you’re a system administrator, solutions architect, or desktop engineer looking to level up your skills working with VMware's Horizon ecosystem and want to build a successful deployment strategy for desktops and applications, this book is for you.

A century ago, life expectancy was roughly 40 years, hence all income could be consumed, as for most people, there was no need to save for retirement. Today, things have drastically changed: Life expectancy exceeds 80 years in many countries, and one should expect to live and consume many years after retirement. Thus, we have many investors with various investment horizons, where the length of the investment horizon becomes a crucial factor in determining the best investment diversification.This book analyzes the effect of the investment horizon on the optimal diversification, specifically between stocks and bonds: Should a young investor and an older investor have the same portfolio? Is it recommended to savers for retirement to change the asset allocation between stocks and bonds as they grow older, as life cycle mutual funds do in practice? Is the idiom 'stocks for the long run' backed by scientific evidence? We analyze for which horizons it is recommended to employ the popular Mean-Variance rule and for which horizons employing this rule induces an economic distortion, hence a loss to the investors. It is shown that all relevant parameters for investment choice (means, variances, and correlations) change in a non-linear way with the horizon, a fact that makes the investment horizon crucial for investment choices. Similarly, the popular Sharpe, Treynor, and Jensen performance indices vary with the assumed horizon even in the case of independence over time. To analyze all the above issues, we employ the Mean-Variance rule and Stochastic Dominance rules, as well as direct expected utility calculations.

What is a horizon? A line where land meets sky? The end of the world or the beginning of perception? In this brilliant, engaging, and stimulating history, Didier Maleuvre journeys to the outer reaches of human experience and explores philosophy, religion, and art to understand our struggle and fascination with limits—of life, knowledge, existence, and death. Maleuvre sweeps us through a vast cultural landscape, enabling us to experience each stopping place as the cusp of a limitless journey, whether he is discussing the works of Picasso, Gothic architecture, Beethoven, or General Relativity. If, as Aristotle said, philosophy begins in wonder, then this remarkable book shows us how wonder—the urge to know beyond the conceivable—is itself the engine of culture.

Mars Horizon is a story about the real science, infrastructure, and logistics needed to leave the planet and establish a permanent Martian base. On the other hand, its also about corporate greed and government overreach, the frailties of the human condition and the price to be paid in blood and treasure for daring to believe in impossible dreams. But most of all, this is an American storyrooted in science speculation and not just fiction; these events will occur and in our lifetime. Once the right technology matures, commercial enterprise fueled by an indomitable spirit will lead the way, and one day we will look up at the red planet and realize that we are driven to explore the universe not just as an adventure but as a homecoming.

1. The Horizon of Agricultural Ethics -- 2. The Conduct of Agricultural Science -- 3. When Things Go Wrong: Balancing Technology's Safety and Risk -- 4. A Brief Introduction to Moral Philosophy and Ethical Theories -- 5. Moral Confidence in Agriculture -- 6. The Relevance of Ethics to Agriculture and Weed Science -- 7. Agricultural Sustainability -- 8. Biotechnology -- 9. Alternative/Organic Agricultural Systems -- 10. Animal Agriculture -- 11. A Glimpse Ahead.

Homecoming is book three in the bestselling Horizon Alpha Series, a tale filled with otherworldly dinosaurs and the dangers of colonizing a new planet. Caleb’s final adventures will be wilder and more thrilling than anything he’s faced before.

In a world ravaged by oppression and despair, hope flickers like a dying ember. "The Bleak Horizon: A Journey into Darkness" invites readers to embark on a gripping dystopian odyssey, where the human spirit confronts its deepest fears and forges a path towards redemption. In a society on the brink of collapse, hope crumbles as the Fall of Hope unravels the foundations of a once-thriving civilization. Shadows of Desperation cast a bleak pall over a society teetering on the edge, pushing individuals to their limits. Amidst the struggle, Struggling Embers offer a glimmer of resistance, a spark that refuses to be extinguished. Follow the journey of Sarah Thompson, a courageous protagonist who becomes an unwitting catalyst for change. As she navigates the ruins of civilization and confronts the echoes of tyranny, Sarah delves into the abyss, descending into the underbelly of a world ravaged by darkness. Betrayal lurks around every corner, as Broken Bonds test the loyalty and resolve of those who dare to fight for a better world. Amidst the desolation, innocence is lost, and the children of a darkened era bear the weight of a shattered reality. As the iron fist tightens its grip, Echoes of Tyranny resound, threatening to crush any semblance of freedom. Sarah and her allies find themselves entangled in a power struggle, where kings and pawns vie for control in a desperate bid to shape a broken world. Unholy alliances form amidst the chaos, as survival becomes the ultimate currency. Sacrifices are made, moral decay permeates the shadows, and shattered dreams haunt the hearts of the brave who dare to defy. Amidst the turmoil, a ray of light pierces through the darkness, offering a glimmer of hope. A united front emerges, whispering rebellion and sowing the seeds of change in a society starved for liberation. But as the journey progresses, deception is unveiled, revealing the masked truth that has been carefully woven into the fabric of their existence. Paranoia takes hold, tightening its clutches around the hearts of the brave souls who stand against the forces of oppression. In the face of adversity, the indomitable human spirit rises, redefining freedom within the chains that bind them. The silent suffering of the marginalized emerges from the margins, demanding to be heard and challenging the moral decay that festers in the shadows. As secrets of a broken world are unveiled, the characters grapple with their own identities, navigating a fractured landscape where truth is elusive. Survival becomes a relentless battle in the barren land, where every step forward comes at a cost. Yet, against the backdrop of a bleeding sky and the great divide that threatens to tear them apart, nature's last stand provides a beacon of resilience. Lines are drawn in blood, forcing individuals to confront their deepest convictions and choose their path in this desperate struggle. In the midst of the darkness, alliances are forged, betrayals are revealed, and the human spirit finds redemption. A glimpse of dawn emerges on the bleak horizon, as Sarah and her allies confront the unknown future, embracing it with courage, resilience, and an unwavering belief in the transformative power of hope. "The Bleak Horizon: A Journey into Darkness" is a gripping dystopian saga that explores the depths of the human spirit in the face of oppression, the power of unity amidst chaos, and the unwavering pursuit of a better world. Join the characters on this epic odyssey, where love, loss, sacrifice, and the indomitable human spirit intertwine on a path towards redemption.

This harrowing tale of supernatural suspense kicks off a new series from the visionary mind of #1 New York Times bestselling author Scott Westerfeld. When a plane crash-lands in the arctic, eight young survivors step from the wreckage expecting to see nothing but ice and snow. Instead they find themselves lost in a strange jungle with no way to get home and little hope of rescue. Food is running out. Water is scarce. And the jungle is full of threats unlike anything the survivors have ever seen before--from razor-beaked shredder birds to carnivorous vines and much, much worse. With danger at every turn, these eight kids must learn to work together to survive. But cliques and rivalries threaten to tear them apart. And not everyone will make it out of the jungle alive.

Refugees from earth are fighting to survive. Readers will have to fight to put down this dinosaur-dominated and adventure-packed sequel to D. W. Vogel’s bestselling Predators of Eden.