VM Manager is a suite of tools that you can use to manage operating
systems for large virtual machine (VM) fleets running Windows and Linux
on Compute Engine.

VM Manager helps drive efficiency through
automation and reduces the operational burden of maintaining these VM fleets.

For more information, see [VM Manager overview](https://docs.cloud.google.com/compute/vm-manager/docs/overview).

## What VM Manager provides

The following services are available as part of the VM Manager suite:

- [Patch](https://docs.cloud.google.com/compute/vm-manager/docs/patch): Use this service to apply on-demand and scheduled patches. You can also use Patch for patch compliance reporting in your environment.
- [OS inventory management](https://docs.cloud.google.com/compute/vm-manager/docs/os-inventory/os-inventory-management): Use this service to collect and review operating system information.
- [OS policies](https://docs.cloud.google.com/compute/vm-manager/docs/os-policies): Use this service to install, remove, and auto-update software packages.

## Pricing

For pricing information, see [VM Manager pricing](https://docs.cloud.google.com/compute/vm-manager/pricing).

## What's next

- Learn about [VM Manager](https://docs.cloud.google.com/compute/vm-manager/docs/overview).
- Learn how to [set up VM Manager](https://docs.cloud.google.com/compute/vm-manager/docs/setup).