What is Google Cloud Recommender?
Google Cloud Recommender is a service that automatically provides usage recommendations and insights for Google Cloud resources. It analyzes actual project usage and suggests concrete actions to optimize cost, security, and performance. The service is accessible via Active Assist, the corresponding interface in the Cloud Console.
Core Features
- Cost optimization recommendations, such as right-sizing VM instances or flagging unused resources
- Security recommendations, for example on overly broad IAM permissions
- Performance recommendations for better resource utilization
- Access via the Cloud Console (Active Assist), product-specific recommendation pages, and a REST/RPC API
- Free to use with no additional fees
Typical Use Cases
Cost savings
Identifying oversized or unused resources to reduce cloud costs.
Security improvements
Detecting risky IAM configurations and suggesting hardening measures.
Performance optimization
Recommendations for better configuration and utilization of compute and storage resources.
Sustainability recommendations
Guidance on reducing resource consumption as part of sustainability goals.
Benefits
- No additional cost to use
- Automatic, continuous analysis with no manual effort
- Programmatic access via API for automation and custom dashboards
Integration with innFactory
As a certified Google Cloud partner, innFactory helps you incorporate Recommender insights into your operations and cost optimization processes.
Contact us for a consultation on Google Cloud Recommender.
Available Tiers & Options
Standard
- Free to use
- Integrated into the Cloud Console
- Covers cost, security, and performance
- Scope of recommendations depends on the specific GCP product
Typical Use Cases
Technical Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Google Cloud Recommender?
Google Cloud Recommender is a service that automatically provides usage recommendations and insights for Google Cloud resources, covering cost, security, and performance. It is part of Active Assist.
When should I use Recommender?
Recommender is worthwhile for nearly any Google Cloud project to identify unused resources, right-size instances, and proactively surface security and performance gaps.
What does Google Cloud Recommender cost?
The service is free to use. There are no additional charges for retrieving or viewing recommendations.
How does Recommender integrate with existing systems?
Recommendations are available via Active Assist in the Cloud Console, directly within relevant product pages, and through REST and RPC APIs for programmatic processing.
What types of recommendations does Recommender provide?
Recommender covers cost optimization (e.g., right-sizing VMs, unused IP addresses), security improvements (e.g., overly broad IAM permissions), and performance optimizations.
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