Secure Internet and SaaS Access (ZIA)
Choosing Between Private Service Edges and Virtual Service Edges
Zscaler can extend its patented cloud architecture to an organization's premise by providing ZIA Private Service Edge and Virtual Service Edge. These platforms are part of the Zscaler cloud and perform the same service as the ZIA Public Service Edge.
You can deploy Private Service Edges and Virtual Service Edges in locations that meet the following technical requirements:
- Locations with certain geopolitical requirements and regulations
- Locations that experience high latency when connecting to Public Service Edges
- Applications that require an organization's IP address as the source IP address
- Users who need to see localized content
Although they both provide the full benefits of the Zscaler cloud, there are still some differences between the two systems. The following table provides a high-level overview of the benefits and requirements for Private Service Edges and Virtual Service Edges. For more information on the right choice for your deployment, contact your Zscaler Account team.
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| Private Service Edges are devices installed in your organization's data center. They function as a full-featured Public Service Edge dedicated to your organization's traffic. To learn more, see Understanding Private Service Edge. | Virtual Service Edges use a virtual machine (VM) to function as a full-featured Public Service Edge dedicated to your organization's traffic. To learn more, see About Virtual Service Edge. |
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