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How Do I Create a Virtual Server in Google Cloud?

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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

  1. Machine Type: e2-medium
  2. Operating System: Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
  3. Boot Disk: 100 GB Persistent Disk
  4. Network Interfaces: Default network
  5. 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.

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