This guide provides a basic setup for a Ubuntu VM on GCP. Adjust the settings based on your specific requirements and security considerations.
Creating a Ubuntu VM instance on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) involves several steps. Below is a step-by-step guide on how to create a Ubuntu VM instance using the Google Cloud Console:
1. Access Google Cloud Console:
Visit the Google Cloud Console and sign in with your Google account.
2. Navigate to Compute Engine:
In the Google Cloud Console, navigate to “Compute Engine” from the left-hand navigation pane.
4. Configure the VM Instance:
- Name: Provide a name for your VM instance.
- Region and Zone: Choose the region and zone where you want to deploy your VM.
- Machine Type: Select the machine type based on your requirements.
- Boot Disk: Click on “Change” next to Boot Disk. In the “Operating system” tab, choose “Ubuntu” and select the version you want. You can choose the boot disk type and size.
- Identity and API access: You can leave the default settings for now.
5. Networking:
- Network: Choose the default network or create a new one.
- Subnet: Choose the default subnet or create a new one.
- External IP: Choose “Ephemeral” for now. You can reserve a static IP later if needed.
6. Firewall:
Choose the default option to allow both HTTP and HTTPS traffic.
7. SSH Key:
Under the “SSH Key” section, you can add your SSH public key. This key will allow you to connect to the VM instance using SSH.
8. Click “Create”:
Review the configuration settings, and once satisfied, click the “Create” button at the bottom of the page.
9. Accessing the VM Instance:
Once the VM instance is created, you can connect to it using SSH. You can use the “SSH” button in the Google Cloud Console or use a terminal on your local machine:
ssh username@instance-iReplace username with your actual username, and instance-ip with the external IP address of your VM instance.