Google Associate Cloud Engineer Question 109
Select 3Google Cloud PlatformYou are tasked with managing a fleet of virtual machines (VMs) in Google Cloud Platform for a large enterprise. The company wants to ensure that all VMs are kept up-to-date with the latest security patches and software updates. Which of the following steps would you configure in VM Manager to achieve this goal?
- A
Enable OS patch management to automatically apply security patches.
- B
Configure the VM instance templates with the latest OS images.
- C
Set up a maintenance window to apply updates during off-peak hours.
- D
Use OS configuration management to define and enforce the desired state of the system packages.
- E
Enable Stackdriver Monitoring for real-time performance metrics.
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Correct answers: A, C, D
Explanation
To keep VMs up-to-date with the latest security patches and software updates, it's important to enable features that automate patch management, allow for scheduled updates during maintenance windows, and ensure system configurations are maintained. Options 1, 3, and 4 directly address these needs within VM Manager on Google Cloud Platform.
- A. Correct.
Enabling OS patch management ensures that security patches are automatically applied to VMs, keeping them secure.
- B. Incorrect.
Configuring VM instance templates with the latest OS images is important for creating new instances, but does not directly manage updates on existing VMs.
- C. Correct.
Setting up a maintenance window allows updates to be applied during times that minimize disruption to services.
- D. Correct.
OS configuration management helps in defining and maintaining the desired state of system packages, ensuring consistency and compliance.
- E. Incorrect.
Enabling Stackdriver Monitoring provides performance metrics but is not directly related to managing updates on VMs.