Google Cloud Deployment Manager
Create and manage cloud resources with simple templates.
Overview
Google Cloud Deployment Manager allows you to specify all the resources needed for your application in a declarative format using yaml. You can also use Python or Jinja2 templates to create reusable deployments. It automates the creation, updating, and deletion of Google Cloud resources, treating your infrastructure as code.
✨ Key Features
- Declarative infrastructure as code
- Template-based deployments (YAML, Python, Jinja2)
- Preview changes before deploying
- Parallel deployment of resources
- Input and output parameters for reusability
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Native integration with all Google Cloud services
- Uses familiar languages like Python and Jinja2
- No additional cost for the service itself
Unique Value: The simplest, most integrated way to automate infrastructure deployments exclusively on Google Cloud.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Creating and managing a set of Google Cloud resources as a single unit.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Managing on-premises infrastructure
- Real-time configuration management (better suited for Ansible/Chef)
🏆 Alternatives
While tools like Terraform are multi-cloud, Deployment Manager offers the tightest and most up-to-date integration with GCP services.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Google Cloud Support Plans tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: No additional charge for using Deployment Manager. You pay for the resources you deploy.
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