Creating and Managing Compute Resources in GCP

INTERMEDIATE

80 minutes

5 tasks

In this lab, you will learn to create and manage Compute Engine resources. You'll set up virtual machines, configure OS Login for secure SSH access, and enable Shielded VM features for enhanced security. Additionally, you'll practice working with snapshots and disk management to ensure data integrity and availability.

Scenario

A mid-sized tech startup, Tech Solutions Inc, wants to migrate its on-premises infrastructure to Google Cloud to enhance scalability and security. They need a reliable setup of virtual machines with proper security measures and efficient data backup solutions.

Learning Objectives

Set up and configure Compute Engine instances.
Implement secure SSH access using OS Login.
Enable and configure Shielded VM features.
Manage disk snapshots and backups for data integrity.

tasks (5)

task 1: Create a Compute Engine instance

20 min

task 2: Create a snapshot of the instance's disk

15 min

task 3: Enable backups for the Compute Engine instance

15 min

task 4: Verify instance connectivity via SSH using OS Login

10 min

task 5: Configure additional disk and test data transfer