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    Zscaler Private Access Connector

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    ZPA Connectors provide the secure authenticated interface between a customer's servers and the Zscaler Private Access cloud. App Connectors can be deployed in several forms. Zscaler distributes a standard virtual machine (VM) image for deployment in enterprise data centers, local private cloud environments such as VMware, or public cloud environments such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) EC2. Additionally, Zscaler provides packages that can be installed on supported Linux distributions. Connectors can be co-located with your enterprise applications, or they can be deployed in any location that has connectivity to the applications. Typically, they are deployed on network segments that can access secured applications and the ZPA cloud simultaneously, such as in a DMZ. Connectors only connect outbound; they do not need any inbound open ports to operate correctly.
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    Zscaler Private Access Connector

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    The Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) service enables organizations to provide access to internal applications and services while ensuring the security of their networks. ZPA is an easier to deploy, more cost-effective, and more secure alternative to VPNs. Unlike VPNs, which require users to connect to your network to access your enterprise applications, ZPA allows you to give users policy-based secure access only to the internal apps they need to get their work done. With ZPA, application access does not require network access.

    While ZPA is for connecting users to an enterprise's internal applications, Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) is for connecting users to public applications on the internet. To learn more about ZIA architecture, see About the ZIA Cloud Architecture.

    Additionally, ZPA decouples applications from the physical network so you can provide seamless connectivity to private internal applications and assets whether they are in the cloud, the data center, or both. It also adjusts dynamically to network changes, so you can move your resources without impacting user access.

    You can configure settings and policies on a central ZPA Admin Portal, which also feature dashboards where you can see your users and the apps they access, and monitor the health of your servers and resources. You can configure ZPA to automatically discover servers and applications when users request them, or you can configure them manually as well. You then define policies that specify which apps users or groups can use, and ZPA allows them to connect to those apps only. ZPA renders your applications invisible to all but the authorized users and unroutable to anyone.

    Like all Zscaler offerings the ZPA service is based on Zscaler's global cloud platform. So, there is no requirement for additional hardware or upgrades to existing hardware.

    Highlights

    • Zscaler Client Connector: Installed on your users' devices, the Zscaler Client Connector connects to the ZPA cloud to enable granular, policy-based access to your organization's internal resource.
    • App Connectors: Lightweight virtual machines (VM) that are installed in the data centers that host your servers and applications. They connect to ZPA Public Service Edges or ZPA Private Service Edges only to provide users access to applications in your data center, and do not accept inbound connections.
    • Global Zscaler Cloud: Stitches all components together. The Central Authority (CA) provides a central location for software updates as well as policy and configuration settings. The ZPA Public Service Edges or ZPA Private Service Edges enforce user policies and provides secure transport to the App Connectors.

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    64-bit (x86) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)

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    Rhel 9

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    Zscaler Private Access Connector

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    Pricing and entitlements for this product are managed outside of AWS Marketplace through an external billing relationship between you and the vendor. You activate the product by supplying an existing license purchased outside of AWS Marketplace, while AWS provides the infrastructure required to launch the product. Subscriptions have no end date and may be cancelled any time. However, the cancellation won't affect the status of an active license if it was purchased outside of AWS Marketplace.
    Additional AWS infrastructure costs may apply. Use the AWS Pricing Calculator  to estimate your infrastructure costs.

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    64-bit (x86) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)

    Amazon Machine Image (AMI)

    An AMI is a virtual image that provides the information required to launch an instance. Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud) instances are virtual servers on which you can run your applications and workloads, offering varying combinations of CPU, memory, storage, and networking resources. You can launch as many instances from as many different AMIs as you need.

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    Usage instructions

    In order to acquire a license key for this product, please contact us via our web form here: https://www.zscaler.com/company/contact .

    Once complete, you may access the User Interface of the Zscaler Cloud Portal by accessing this link here: https://admin.zscaler.net/ . If not completed prior, you will be promoted to create an Admin account for your Zscaler Cloud Portal.

    Utilizing the login you created, you may now utilize the Zscaler Cloud Portal to access your Zscaler management console where you will be able to manage and deploy new products on AWS, or other locations.

    For ZPA Connector AWS Deployment see the below:

    Update the Security Group associated to the App Connector to temporarily allow inbound access on port 22, then complete the following steps to connect to the instance.

    SSH access is required in order to configure the provisioning key for the App Connector. See instructions: https://help.zscaler.com/zpa/connector-deployment-guide-amazon-web-services#security 

    Log in to the App Connector console using your AWS Private Key (i.e., a .pem file).

    SSH access is enabled by default on AWS App Connectors, so there is no need to enable the service manually.

    Using a standard SSH client, enter the following command to connect to the AWS instance: ssh -i <AWS Private Key> admin@<App Connector Public Hostname or IP Address>

    For example, the private key for the AWS instance is AWS.pem and the App Connector IP address is 35.160.130.25: ssh -i AWS.pem admin@35.160.130.25

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    Zscaler global support is available around the clock, with dedicated customer support engineers providing personalized assistance to ensure that customers are getting the most value from our products. Our support engineers have significant experience in networking and security, working closely with operations, sales, and engineering teams to ensure rapid response and resolution.

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    AWS Support is a one-on-one, fast-response support channel that is staffed 24x7x365 with experienced and technical support engineers. The service helps customers of all sizes and technical abilities to successfully utilize the products and features provided by Amazon Web Services.

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    Ayush K.

    Zscaler Private access

    Reviewed on Feb 08, 2025
    Review provided by G2
    What do you like best about the product?
    It is smooth and high secure which increases your reliability to the website.
    What do you dislike about the product?
    Need some improvements in website speed as well frontend.
    What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
    The most impressive thing about Zscaler is smoothness and uder friendly.
    Marketing and Advertising

    Secure and seamless access to applications and data

    Reviewed on Feb 04, 2025
    Review provided by G2
    What do you like best about the product?
    From a security and IT standpoint, it helped 6sense to be more secure and efficient when it comes to wireless connectivity. It very easier to use and frequency of use is regular with multiple number of features.
    What do you dislike about the product?
    The implementation and integration part was little bit difficult and took time to sync with the data. Although customer support was prompt to respond to all the issues.
    What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
    It is providing secure network environment and providing wireless secure access to applications without connecting to 6sense network.
    Computer Software

    Zscaler Private Access Review

    Reviewed on Feb 01, 2025
    Review provided by G2
    What do you like best about the product?
    Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) provides us with a seamless and secure connection to private applications without using a VPN service. It uses to zero trust model to achieve this secure connection.

    ZPA has a vast global network consisting of multiple data centers, making it easy to connect and use the application smoothly with seamless on frequent use of the application.

    ZPA is easy to implement with your cloud or on-premises hosted application as it does not require any hardware installation.

    ZPA has several features like customizable policies by administrators, support for legacy systems, and comprehensive security features.

    ZPA provides API support that makes it easy to integrate with the existing tools and workflow.

    ZPA has good and very helpful customer support that is available 24x7 to help there end client.
    What do you dislike about the product?
    The cost of the service is one of the major factors that cause an issue for some growing businesses.
    What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
    Zscaler Private Access are replacing the traditional way to use private application using VPN by there zero trust architecture that help to make secure and yet a seamless connection with application.
    Rutik T.

    "Zscaler Private Access: A Secure and Scalable Zero Trust Solution"

    Reviewed on Feb 01, 2025
    Review provided by G2
    What do you like best about the product?
    What I like best about Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) is how it makes remote access both secure and seamless. Unlike traditional VPNs, ZPA doesn’t expose the network, so users only connect to the apps they’re authorized for, which greatly reduces security risks.
    What do you dislike about the product?
    Sometimes, there can be a bit of lag when connecting to certain apps, especially if the network isn’t optimized. Also, the cost can be a little high, which might not be ideal for smaller businesses.
    What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
    VPN headaches Replaces clunky, insecure VPNs with faster, direct app access.
    Computer Software

    Reviewing Zscaler Private

    Reviewed on Jan 31, 2025
    Review provided by G2
    What do you like best about the product?
    The zero trust policy and the cloud native architecture of Zscaler is a great option to have. Besides it also allows to use VPN but overcoming Limitations of the tradition VPN by allowing specific application only
    What do you dislike about the product?
    The thing that make Zscaler unappealing is its cost . Also sometimes things are a bit complex to do.
    What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
    Its helpling to handle the secure authentication we required and while also giving us the access to applications via VPN
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