Launching a Compute Instance Using the Google Cloud Console and Cloud SDK (gcloud)

Google Cloud Platform (GCP) offers two primary methods for launching Compute Engine virtual machines (VMs): the Google Cloud Console (web interface) and the Cloud SDK (gcloud command-line tool). This guide demonstrates a hybrid approach, leveraging both tools for streamlined and customizable instance deployment. Prerequisites Active GCP Project: Ensure you have an active Google Cloud Platform … Read more

Identifying Resource Locations in a Network for Availability

Identifying resource locations in a network for availability while planning and configuring network resources on GCP involves understanding GCP’s geographical hierarchy, identifying resource types and their availability requirements, determining user locations, planning for high availability and disaster recovery, and using GCP tools to help with location planning. Here’s a breakdown of the steps involved: 1. … Read more