workload-manager-basics

Manage Google Cloud Workload Manager evaluations, rules, and scanned resources.

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Skill: workload-manager-basics
Source: https://github.com/google/skills/tree/main/skills/cloud/workload-manager-basics
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/google/skills --skill workload-manager-basics-google

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires google-cloud-workloadmanager, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill allows users to manage Google Cloud Workload Manager evaluations, rules, scanned resources, and validation results, providing a comprehensive solution for workload management and compliance.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Evaluation Management: Define a resource scope, choose built-in or custom rules, run evaluations, and inspect results.
  • Rule Management: Inspect workload best-practice rules and create evaluations for general best practices, SAP, SQL Server, or custom organizational rules.
  • Resource Management: Review violations, export results to BigQuery, and automate Workload Manager through client libraries.
  • Use Case: For organizations looking to ensure compliance with Google Cloud best practices and maintain security posture.

Quick Start

To get started, use the 'workload-manager-basics' skill to list the available rules in the specified location.

Frequently Asked Questions about workload-manager-basics

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I manage Google Cloud Workload Manager evaluations and rules?

To manage Google Cloud Workload Manager evaluations and rules, you can define resource scopes, choose built-in or custom rules, run evaluations, and inspect results using public client libraries or the REST API.

Can I use Workload Manager to check compliance for SAP and SQL Server workloads?

Yes, Workload Manager supports compliance checks for SAP and SQL Server workloads by allowing you to create evaluations using built-in rules tailored for general best practices and these specific platforms.

How does Workload Manager handle resource scanning and compliance violations?

Workload Manager handles resource scanning by evaluating selected resources against configured rules, generating validation results that highlight compliance violations and allowing you to review them for remediation.

What is the best way to export Workload Manager evaluation results to BigQuery?

The best way to export Workload Manager evaluation results is to use the resource management features to directly export your scanned validation results and violation data into BigQuery for downstream analysis.

Do I need the google-cloud-workloadmanager client library to automate evaluations?

Yes, you need the google-cloud-workloadmanager client library to automate Workload Manager tasks programmatically, enabling lifecycle management for evaluations, rule configuration, and resource scanning via code.

Are there limitations when creating custom organizational rules in Workload Manager?

Workload Manager allows you to create custom organizational rules for evaluations, but you must ensure your defined resource scopes and rule configurations align with supported client library or REST API parameters.