Inter VM connectivity in a View envornment

[KellyOlivier]

I want to create a pool of floating desktops, and I don't want any of the XP desktops in the pool to be able to communicate to each other. Is this best accomplished with a stringent GPO or is there a product that can aid in this?

[Linjo]

vShield App is what you want: http://www.vmware.com/products/vshield-app/

Best regards,

Linjo

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[EGarbuzov · Accepted solution]

I think, you can use Distributed Virtual Switch with Private VLAN: (your ESX for Desktops license is equal to Enterprise+)

Mark all XP vms as isolated.

[KellyOlivier]

I knew that vSheild would do it but also that it was overkill. I thought I PVLANs would too but was thinking that I would have to do tons of config time to place all VMs in the PVLAN. Didn't know there were secondary groups. That helps. I could place the linked clone in the correct PVLAN and isolated group and then build my VMs with View Manager. Cool.