Cloud Monitoring: Ops Agent VM Extension Manager Policies are GA
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Google Cloud Monitoring's VM Extension Manager policies for the Ops Agent are now Generally Available. These policies streamline Ops Agent deployment and management across zones and projects. They enable automated installation, version upgrades, and configuration management, benefiting users seeking scalable management of their Ops Agents.
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VM Extension Manager extension policies for the Ops Agent are Generally Available (GA) . Extension policies provide zonal and project-wide Ops Agent installation, version upgrades, and configuration management. For more information, see Install and manage the Ops Agent by using VM Extension Manager policies .
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https://docs.cloud.google.com/release-notes#August_26_2026
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