A connection broker could be considered part of a security architecture in that it allows for end-user connection. The connection broker could allow the user to connect to a virtual machine or other server. It could also help users connect to virtual machine pools or provide for various kinds of analysis of virtual machine components. A connection broker could also deliver an end user to multiple environments or platforms. This can sometimes help clients with the cost of maintaining a set of IT resources, or contribute to more distributed models for IT architecture in order to help lower liabilities from disasters or other emergencies.