1Y0-312 Migration and Cloud Integration Practice Question
An administrator is migrating an on-premises Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops site to Citrix Cloud using the Citrix Cloud Migration Service. Which component must be installed in the on-premises resource location to facilitate secure communication between the Citrix Cloud control plane and the local hypervisor?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often confuse the Cloud Connector with the Virtual Delivery Agent (VDA) or the Citrix Gateway, failing to identify the connector as the sole communication proxy for the control plane.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Citrix Cloud Connector
The Citrix Cloud Connector acts as the essential bridge between the on-premises resource location and Citrix Cloud. It manages identity, resource registration, and connection proxying. Without this component, the Citrix Cloud control plane cannot communicate with the local hypervisor or manage Virtual Delivery Agents (VDAs) within the site, making it a mandatory requirement for any successful cloud integration or hybrid deployment strategy.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Citrix StoreFront
Why it's wrong here
StoreFront is an enterprise application store that provides users with access to their virtual apps and desktops. While it can be used in hybrid scenarios, it does not provide the secure tunnel or control plane proxy functionality required to connect the resource location to Citrix Cloud management services.
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Citrix Cloud Connector
Why this is correct
The Cloud Connector is the critical component that sits within the resource location. It establishes outbound-only connections to Citrix Cloud, allowing the control plane to manage on-premises VDAs and infrastructure without requiring inbound firewall changes, which ensures secure and seamless communication for hybrid cloud environments.
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Citrix Delivery Controller
Why it's wrong here
A Delivery Controller is responsible for managing user access, brokering connections, and optimizing user connections. In a Citrix Cloud environment, the Delivery Controller function is hosted in the cloud control plane, so on-premises Delivery Controllers are typically decommissioned or replaced during the migration process to cloud.
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Citrix License Server
Why it's wrong here
The License Server is used to track and manage product licenses. While it must be accessible in a hybrid environment, it does not handle the communication between the local hypervisor and the Citrix Cloud control plane. It is a management component, not a connectivity bridge.
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