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CloudPhysics vs Google Cloud Monitoring
Both stand on infrastructure monitoring. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
Choose HPE CloudPhysics if you need an assessment of VMware workloads and supporting compute and storage, with findings reviewed by specialists. Consider the pricing-on-request model if you need a price before proceeding beyond the complimentary assessment.
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Google Cloud Monitoring brings metrics, uptime checks, dashboards, and alerting into a cloud service with support for hybrid and multicloud environments. Review its usage-based charges and the Ops Agent's environment limits when assessing fit.
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| CloudPhysics | Google Cloud Monitoring | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | API, Linux, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Managed Service for Prometheus metrics: $0.06 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | hpe.com | cloud.google.com |
| On infrastructure monitoring | #11 of 32 | #5 of 32 |
CloudPhysics: what it does well
- Covers compute, storage, and deployed virtual machines.
- Identifies VMware optimization opportunities and risks.
- Reports hardware compatibility and ESXi support status.
- Inventory can be viewed in 15 minutes.
- HPE or a partner can deliver the free assessment.
What to know first
- Pricing beyond the assessment is available on request.
- Machine-learning insights begin after seven days.
Google Cloud Monitoring: what it does well
- Automatic metrics for Google Cloud services.
- Custom dashboards and multi-condition alerts.
- Synthetic tests cover web apps and APIs.
- Alerts reach several listed services and channels.
- API v3 supports programmatic access.
What to know first
- Ops Agent excludes Amazon EC2 and on-premises machines.
- Charges vary by data and monitor usage.
- The service is cloud deployed.
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