Google Cloud Infrastructure Manager is a fully managed service that automates the deployment and management of Google Cloud resources using Terraform configurations. By integrating Terraform's infrastructure as code (IaC) capabilities directly into the Google Cloud ecosystem, Infrastructure Manager enables users to define, provision, and manage cloud infrastructure in a declarative and consistent manner. Key Features and Functionality: - Managed Terraform Service: Infrastructure Manager handles the execution of Terraform configurations, including state management and locking, eliminating the need for users to maintain separate toolchains or manage remote state backends. - Preview Deployments: Users can preview infrastructure changes before applying them, allowing for validation and ensuring that deployments align with expectations. - Quota Validation: The service proactively checks for quota limits, preventing deployments that would exceed project quotas and thereby reducing the risk of deployment failures. - GitOps Integration: Infrastructure Manager supports integration with Git repositories, enabling automated deployments triggered by changes in the repository, which facilitates continuous integration and delivery workflows. - Native Google Cloud Integration: The service is deeply integrated with Google Cloud's ecosystem, providing seamless access to Identity and Access Management (IAM), logging, monitoring, and security features without additional configuration. Primary Value and Problem Solved: Infrastructure Manager streamlines the process of managing Google Cloud infrastructure by providing a native, managed Terraform service. It reduces operational overhead by automating state management and deployment processes, enhances reliability through preview and validation features, and ensures consistency across environments. By integrating with existing Google Cloud services, it offers a cohesive and efficient solution for infrastructure management, enabling teams to focus on delivering value rather than managing deployment complexities.