VMware Horizon View is a desktop virtualization product that allows users to access virtual desktops running in a data center. It has several key components including View Connection Server, View Composer Server, View Agent, and Horizon Clients. View Connection Server manages desktop pools and directs user connections. View Composer Server manages linked clone desktops to optimize storage. View Agent runs on virtual machines and enables communication with Horizon Clients used by users to access their desktops from various devices.