Google Cloud Resource Manager
Centrally manage all your Google Cloud resources.
Overview
The Google Cloud Resource Manager API provides programmatic access to manage resource containers such as projects, folders, and the organization. This allows for the hierarchical organization of resources, which is the basis for managing access control and configuration settings for your entire cloud infrastructure.
✨ Key Features
- Hierarchical resource management (Organizations, Folders, Projects)
- Programmatic resource management via API
- Integration with Google Cloud IAM for access control
- Organization policies for governing resource configurations
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Hierarchical organization with folders
- Granular IAM integration at each level of the hierarchy
Unique Value: Provides a unified way to organize and manage Google Cloud resources, enabling centralized control and governance.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Onboarding new teams with pre-configured projects and permissions
- Ensuring compliance with data residency requirements through organization policies
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Direct management of individual virtual machines or storage buckets (handled by other services)
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a flexible hierarchical model with folders, which provides more granular organization compared to some competitors.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise Support tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: The Resource Manager API itself is free to use.
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