Install the Monitoring agent by using automation tools

In addition to using the Google Cloud CLI or Terraform to createagent policies,you can use other automation tools to manage the Monitoring agent acrossyour fleet of Compute Engine VMs:

  • Ansible by using the Ansible role, you can install and configure the agent across your fleet of Linux VMs. For more information, see theAnsible Role for Cloud Opsdocumentation.
  • Chef: by using the Chef cookbook, you can install and configure the agent across your fleet of Linux VMs. For more information, see theChef Integration documentation.
  • Puppet: by using the Puppet module, you can install and configure the agent across your fleet of Linux VMs. For more information, see thePuppet Integration documentation.

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Last updated 2026-02-18 UTC.