You can create a virtual server in Google Cloud by using Compute Engine, which allows you to provision and manage virtual machines (VMs).
Here's a breakdown of the process:
1. Create a Project
- Log in to the Google Cloud Console.
- Create a new project or select an existing one.
2. Access Compute Engine
- Navigate to the Compute Engine section in the Google Cloud Console.
3. Create a VM Instance
- Click on Create Instance.
- Choose an appropriate Machine Type based on your needs.
- Select an Operating System image.
- Configure Boot Disk size and type.
- Optionally, add Network Interfaces and Firewall Rules.
- Review and Create the instance.
4. Connect to Your VM
- Once the instance is created, you can connect to it using SSH or RDP depending on the operating system.
- You can also access the instance through the Google Cloud Console.
5. Manage Your VM
- You can stop, start, restart, or delete your VM instance from the Google Cloud Console.
- You can also resize or upgrade your VM instance.
Example: Creating a Linux VM
- Machine Type:
e2-medium
- Operating System:
Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
- Boot Disk:
100 GB Persistent Disk
- Network Interfaces:
Default network
- Firewall Rules:
Allow SSH access
This would create a virtual server running Ubuntu 20.04 LTS with 2 vCPUs and 4 GB of RAM, with a 100 GB persistent disk and SSH access enabled.