Linux Servers Patching - GCP

Question

My Google Cloud Platform-hosted Linux instances needed to be patched.

Is there a native solution like Azure Update Manager available on the Google Cloud Platform, or do we have to utilize a third-party service?

Answer 1

Yes, GCP currently lacks a product that handles patch management in the same way that Azure update management does.

There are various workarounds, too, for controlling patch updates for a large number of virtual machines.

Create a starting script to carry out specific maintenance procedures.

However, the VM must be restarted.

Startup scripts include a wide range of capabilities, including the ability to install software, carry out updates, activate services, and carry out any other operations specified in the script