Which component connects customer servers to the ZPA cloud?

The component that connects customer servers to the Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) cloud is the App Connectors. App Connectors are essential for enabling secure communication between private applications and users accessing those applications remotely. They facilitate the establishment of secure tunnels between the ZPA cloud and the customer's internal servers, ensuring that applications are accessible without exposing them directly to the internet.

App Connectors play a critical role in maintaining security and performance by handling authentication and policy enforcement. This means they verify user access before allowing connections to the application, thus ensuring a secure and controlled environment.

Other components mentioned, such as Trust Layer Protocols, Traffic Management Nodes, and Local Proxy Servers, each serve different purposes within the Zscaler platform but do not directly establish connections from customer servers to the ZPA cloud. Trust Layer Protocols involve ensuring secure communications by verifying the identity of users, while Traffic Management Nodes deal with managing and routing traffic efficiently. Local Proxy Servers are typically used for handling traffic in specific environments but do not serve as the direct link to the ZPA cloud for customer servers.