What is the purpose of OCI Resource Manager?

The purpose of OCI Resource Manager is centered on the automation of infrastructure deployment. By utilizing Terraform, an open-source infrastructure as code software tool, Resource Manager enables users to define their infrastructure in code format. This allows for consistent and repeatable deployments, ensuring that infrastructure can be managed effectively over time.

With OCI Resource Manager, users can create, manage, and version their infrastructure configurations seamlessly. The approach minimizes manual intervention, reduces the risk of human error, and enables teams to deploy resources at scale across multiple environments. This capability is especially beneficial in scenarios where infrastructure needs to be replicated across different stages of development, such as development, testing, and production.

Other options relate to functions that OCI Resource Manager does not specifically provide. While resource management can influence costs, it does not focus on managing billing or analyzing costs. Monitoring application performance is typically handled by other OCI services, like OCI Monitoring. Additionally, technical support is a service provided by Oracle but is not a core function of Resource Manager, which is primarily designed for automation and orchestration of infrastructure deployment.