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Exploring Compute Engine: Deploying Your First VM

BEGINNER
50 minutes
5 tasks

In this lab, you'll learn how to deploy a virtual machine (VM) using Google Cloud's Compute Engine. You'll explore the basics of VM setup in the cloud and understand the advantages of running workloads on Google Cloud. This foundational exercise will help build your understanding of cloud computing essentials.

Scenario

Your company is considering moving its basic infrastructure to the cloud. To test how Google Cloud handles certain workloads, you are tasked with setting up a single VM that runs simple web tasks for demonstration purposes. This exercise will demonstrate cloud setup efficiency and familiarize you with the operational model of Google Cloud.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand basics of Compute Engine and VM setup
  • Experience deploying and managing a virtual machine on Google Cloud
  • Learn about the benefits of using cloud infrastructure for web services

tasks (5)

task 1: Create a VM in Compute Engine

15 min

task 2: Validate SSH access to your VM

10 min

task 3: Stop the VM to minimize costs

5 min

task 4: Delete the VM to free resources

10 min

task 5: Review the billing report for the VM usage

10 min

Prerequisites

  • •Basic understanding of cloud computing concepts
  • •Familiarity with operating systems and command-line interfaces

Skills Tested

Understanding of Google Cloud Compute Engine fundamentalsAbility to deploy and manage virtual machines on a cloud platformKnowledge of cost management practices in cloud environments

References

    Exploring Compute Engine: Deploying Your First VM - Hands-On Lab - CertiPass