Google Cloud → AWS and Azure
AWS and Azure equivalents of VM Manager Patch
The closest AWS equivalent of Google Cloud VM Manager Patch is AWS Systems Manager Patch Manager; on Azure, Azure Update Manager.
About VM Manager Patch
| Provider | Google Cloud |
|---|---|
| Status | Generally available |
| What it is | Schedules and runs OS patch jobs across Compute Engine VMs and reports patch compliance, through the OS Config agent. |
| Documentation | docs.cloud.google.com |
| Pricing | Official pricing page |
Mappings (1)
| Capability | AWS | Match (GCP vs AWS) | Azure |
|---|---|---|---|
| OS patch management | AWS Systems Manager Patch Manager | Direct match | Azure Update Manager |
OS patch management Direct match
Systems Manager Patch Manager maps to the Patch feature of VM Manager, which runs patch jobs and reports compliance across Compute Engine VMs.
- VM Manager relies on the OS Config agent on each VM, similar to the SSM Agent.