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Creating an Autoscaled Managed Instance Group Using an Instance Template

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What is an Autoscaled Managed Instance Group? An autoscaled MIG is a collection of identical virtual machine (VM) instances that can automatically adjust in size based on demand. This dynamic scaling ensures your applications have the necessary resources during peak traffic while optimizing costs during lulls. Prerequisites Instance Template: Create an instance template that defines … Read more

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

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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