Google Cloud Resource Manager

Introduction

The Google Cloud Resource Manager allows you to manage your cloud resources, set up policies, and organize resources in a hierarchical structure. It provides a centralized way to manage permissions, billing, and resources across multiple projects.

Key Concepts

Project: A container for resources and services.
Folder: A way to organize projects in a hierarchy.
Organization: The root node in the hierarchy, representing a company.
IAM Policies: Define who has access to what resources.

Setting Up

Follow these steps to set up your Google Cloud Resource Manager:


                graph TD;
                    A[Organizational Setup] --> B[Create Project];
                    A --> C[Create Folders];
                    B --> D[Set IAM Policies];
                    C --> D;
                    D --> E[Manage Resources];

Note: Ensure you have the necessary permissions to create and manage resources.

Best Practices

To effectively manage your resources, consider the following best practices:

Organize resources hierarchically for better management.
Apply IAM policies at the organization level to enforce security.
Regularly audit resource usage and access permissions.
Use naming conventions for projects and resources for better clarity.

FAQ

What is the purpose of Google Cloud Resource Manager?

The Resource Manager helps you organize and manage your Google Cloud resources by providing a hierarchy and applying IAM policies for access control.

Can I manage resources without an organization node?

Yes, you can create projects without an organization, but managing resources will be limited to those projects only.

How do I set IAM policies?

You can set IAM policies using the Google Cloud Console, the gcloud command-line tool, or through the API.