Google Cloud Asset Inventory
A metadata inventory service that lets you view, monitor, and analyze all your Google Cloud and Anthos assets.
Overview
Google Cloud Asset Inventory provides a comprehensive inventory of your Google Cloud assets, including resources, policies, and relationships. It allows you to search and analyze your asset metadata, monitor for changes, and gain insights into your cloud environment.
✨ Key Features
- Asset discovery and inventory
- Search and analysis
- Real-time notifications
- Policy analysis
- Export asset history
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Comprehensive inventory of GCP assets
- Real-time notifications for asset changes
Unique Value: Provides a comprehensive and historical view of all your Google Cloud assets, enabling better security, compliance, and operational efficiency.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Tracking changes to IAM policies over time
- Identifying publicly exposed resources
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Real-time monitoring of resource performance metrics (handled by Cloud Monitoring)
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a rich query language and the ability to export asset history to BigQuery for advanced analysis.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise Support tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: The Cloud Asset Inventory API itself is free to use.
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