.. _cloud: Managing Nodes in the Cloud =========================== As cloud infrastructure expands, the importance of ensuring security visibility and asset integration increases. Especially in a Zero Trust security environment like Genians |product_name|, real-time collection and monitoring of cloud resources form the foundation of security policies. The Genian |product_name| Cloud Collector can be enabled to collect information on IP-supported nodes within a cloud environment. On a configured schedule, the Cloud Collector queries the Cloud Service Provider to identify nodes in the designated environment and other critical cloud-related details. Cloud Environment Configuration ------------------------------- Prior configuration is required to use the Cloud Collector. Please follow the steps below to complete the setup before use. #. :doc:`/system/cloud-provider` #. :doc:`/system/site` #. :doc:`/system/collector` Cloud Node Detection Check -------------------------- This page allows you to search nodes registered by sensors using various status views and filters. #. From the top menu, go to Management > Node. #. In the left pane, click the site name created in the previous steps. #. All resources in the previously specified VPC and subnet will appear as nodes. #. Detailed cloud resource information for discovered nodes can be viewed through the node information. Go to Management > Node, click the node's IP, and scroll down to the Cloud section to see more details. .. note:: For information on node discovery, grouping, and monitoring, refer to :ref:`Network Node Monitoring `.