Where does the data get processed in the Informatica Cloud?

The data processing in Informatica Cloud occurs in the Informatica Cloud Secure Agent. This component is crucial as it is responsible for executing data integration tasks while handling data between various sources and targets. The Secure Agent can run on-premises or in the cloud, offering flexibility in how data processing is managed.

By processing data on the Secure Agent, Informatica ensures that data security is maintained as it operates with encrypted data transmissions and provides the necessary resources to perform transformations, load data, and interact with different data sources efficiently. This architecture allows customers to leverage their existing infrastructure while benefiting from Informatica’s integration capabilities, making it an essential part of the data integration process in Informatica Cloud.

In contrast, the other options refer to components or aspects that do not directly handle the processing of data. For example, the Informatica Cloud Repository is primarily used for storing metadata and configuration settings, while the Informatica Cloud servers enable the overall cloud service functionality but do not get involved in executing data integration tasks. Meanwhile, third-party servers may refer to external systems that can act as data sources or targets but are not part of the data processing mechanics within Informatica Cloud itself.