What to read next Deploying VMware Cloud Infrastructure for Google Cloud VMware EngineGoogle Cloud VMware Engine is currently available in twelve different regions around the world. The pricing varies depending on the region, and organizations can pay for resources on-demand or prepaid one-year or three-year up front. Choosing an appropriate region to deploy Google Cloud VMware Engine is important to ensure that end users can enjoy the service with minimal latency and other potential performance issues. Identity and Access Management Services for Google Cloud VMware EngineIdentity and Access Management (IAM) for Google Cloud VMware Engine follows the same principle of least privilege as any private or public cloud environment. Any user, process, or program should only be given permissions and privileges that are essential to performing its intended function. Automation for Google Cloud VMware EngineAutomating infrastructure operations bring consistency across multiple environments, reduction of human errors, and decreased time spent on day-to-day tasks. Backup and Disaster Recovery for Google Cloud VMware EngineProtecting workloads in Google Cloud VMware Engine is crucial in ensuring business continuity in case of an unexpected situation or disaster. Google Cloud VMware Engine supports a variety of third-party backup solutions that are certified by VMware for vSAN and use a VMware vStorage API for Data Protection (VADP) protocol. Agent-based backup approach can be used as well. For workloads that are being migrated from on-premises environments, a VADP-based backup approach is preferred because it provides more flexibility of backup repository locations and requires fewer changes to the workloads. Please refer to the Google Cloud VMware Engine official documentation for a list of supported third-party backup solutions. Sustainability PracticesOrganizations can quickly achieve sustainability and make positive environmental impact by leveraging Google Cloud VMware Engine.
