Troubleshooting VMware Horizon Servers: A Step-by-Step Guide to Resolving Replication Issues

When it comes to troubleshooting VMware Horizon servers, one common issue that administrators often face is replication problems. In this article, we will explore a step-by-step guide on how to resolve replication issues in VMware Horizon View Connection Server.

Restarting the VMware Horizon View Connection Server Service

To begin with, it's essential to restart the VMware Horizon View Connection Server service on each connection server one by one. This simple step can help resolve many replication issues that might be causing problems. Once you have restarted the service, perform a full cleanup of any old or obsolete servers in your environment.

Removing Old or Obsolete Servers

Before removing any servers, it's crucial to log into them and uninstall Horizon View (VMware Horizon 7 Connection Server), AD LDS Instance, Horizon HTML access, and remove the AD LDS role from Server Manager. This will ensure that these servers are properly removed from your environment and no longer cause replication issues.

Using vdmadmin.exe

Another step you can take to resolve replication issues is to run the following command for each old or obsolete Connection and Security server: `vdmadmin.exe -S -r -s `. This command will help to clean up any unnecessary data and ensure that your servers are properly replicated.

Logging into a Working Connection View Server

To remove old Connection View and Security gateway servers, it's essential to log into a working connection view server (Windows), preferably the primary one that the others replicate from. From here, you can uninstall Horizon View (VMware Horizon 7 Connection server), AD LDS Instance, Horizon HTML access, and remove the AD LDS role from Server Manager.

In conclusion, troubleshooting VMware Horizon servers requires a combination of restarting services, removing old or obsolete servers, using vdmadmin.exe, and logging into working connection view servers. By following these steps, you can resolve replication issues and ensure that your VMware Horizon environment is running smoothly.

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