The server needs to connect to the Application Proxy services in Azure, and the on-premises applications that you're publishing. You need a server running Windows Server 2012 R2 or later on which you can install the Application Proxy connector. The connector needs to communicate with the Application Proxy service and the on-premises applications that you publish. Install the connector on a machine running Windows Server 2012 R2 or later. To deploy Application Proxy successfully, you need at least one connector, but we recommend two or more for greater resiliency. For more information on Application proxy and a diagrammatic representation of application proxy architecture see Using Azure AD Application Proxy to publish on-premises apps for remote users Requirements and deployment You can organize connectors into connector groups, with each group handling traffic to specific applications. Connectors must be installed on a Windows Server that has access to the backend application. What is an Application Proxy connector?Ĭonnectors are lightweight agents that sit on-premises and facilitate the outbound connection to the Application Proxy service. This article discusses what connectors are, how they work, and some suggestions for how to optimize your deployment. They're simple, easy to deploy and maintain, and super powerful. Understand Azure AD Application Proxy connectorsĬonnectors are what make Azure AD Application Proxy possible.
