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# [Cloud-init works differently with COS images in GCP](https://piotrekkr.hashnode.dev/cloud-init-works-differently-with-cos-images-in-gcp?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Introduction When working with VMs you may come across cloud-init tool that could be used to provision your instances. It is a well documented tool and is widely used by cloud providers. You may be quite surprised though that there can be some situat...

Apr 6, 2024 · 2 min read · piotrekkr.hashnode.dev  
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