Task 1:
Create and Manage Cloud Resources
a) Tour of Google Cloud
b) Creating a Virtual Machine
c) Getting Started with Cloud Shell and g cloud
a) Tour of Google Cloud
Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is a suite of cloud computing services offered by Google. It provides a
wide range of services, including computing, storage, networking, machine learning, and data analytics,
all hosted on Google's infrastructure.
Key Features of Google Cloud Platform:
1. Compute Engine:
o Provides scalable virtual machines (VMs) for running applications.
o Supports custom machine types and pre-configured templates.
o Offers automatic scaling and load balancing.
2. Cloud Storage:
o A highly durable and scalable object storage service.
o Ideal for storing unstructured data like images, videos, and backups.
o Supports multiple storage classes (e.g., Standard, Nearline, Coldline).
3. BigQuery:
o A fully managed, serverless data warehouse for running fast SQL queries.
o Enables real-time analytics on large datasets.
o Integrates with machine learning tools for advanced data analysis.
4. Cloud Functions:
o A serverless execution environment for running event-driven code.
o Automatically scales based on demand.
o Ideal for microservices and backend logic.
5. AI and Machine Learning:
o Offers pre-trained models for vision, speech, and natural language processing.
o Tools like AutoML allow users to build custom machine learning models without
extensive coding.
6. Networking:
o Provides global load balancing and content delivery via Cloud CDN.
o Offers Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) for secure network isolation.
o Includes tools like Cloud DNS and Cloud Interconnect.
7. Security and Identity:
o Identity and Access Management (IAM) for granular access control.
o Data encryption at rest and in transit.
o Security tools like Cloud Security Command Center.
8. DevOps and Monitoring:
o Tools like Cloud Build, Cloud Deployment Manager, and Cloud Source
Repositories for CI/CD pipelines.
o Monitoring and logging with Cloud Operations Suite (formerly Stackdriver).
Signup Process to create Free Tier Account:
1. Visit Google Cloud Platform:
o Go to the official Google Cloud website: https://cloud.google.com/.
2. Sign Up for a Free Account:
o Click on the Get Started for Free button.
o Sign in with your Google account. If you don’t have one, create a new Google
account.
3. Provide Account Information:
o Fill in the required details, such as your country, name, and payment information.
o It requires a credit card for identity verification, but it offers a Free Tier with
$300 in credits for new users, valid for 90 days.
4. Agree to Terms and Conditions:
o Read and accept the terms of service.
o Click Agree and Continue.
5. Complete the Signup Process:
o Once your account is verified, you’ll be redirected to the Google Cloud Console.
6. Create a New Project:
o In the Cloud Console, click on the project dropdown at the top of the page.
o Select New Project.
o Give your project a name (e.g., my-first-project).
o Click Create.
7. Enable Billing (if required):
o If this is your first time using GCP, you may need to enable billing for your
project.
o Go to Billing in the left menu and link a billing account.
Tour of Google Cloud Console
1. Access the Cloud Console:
o Log in to the Google Cloud Console.
2. Explore the Dashboard:
o The dashboard provides an overview of your project’s resources, including active
VMs, storage usage, and billing.
3. Explore the Google Cloud Console
o Navigation Menu: Located on the top left (three horizontal lines), this menu gives
you access to all GCP services such as Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, BigQuery,
etc.
o Dashboard: The main dashboard provides an overview of your resources, billing
information, and project information.
o Projects: GCP organizes resources under projects. You can create multiple projects
to manage different environments or applications.
o IAM & Admin: Manage user permissions and access control here.
o Billing: Monitor your usage and costs associated with your projects.
o APIs & Services: Manage API usage, enable or disable APIs, and access API
credentials.
4. Create a Virtual Machine:
o Go to Compute Engine > VM Instances.
o Click Create Instance and configure a VM with your desired specifications.
5. Use Cloud Shell:
o Click the Activate Cloud Shell icon in the top-right corner.
o Use the terminal to run gcloud commands and manage resources.
6. Monitor Resources:
o Go to Operations -> Monitoring to view logs, metrics, and alerts for your
resources.
7. Explore Documentation and Support
o Access the documentation through the “Documentation” link in the console.
o This is a valuable resource for learning more about specific services.
o The “Help” option offers various support options, including community
forums and direct support (depending on your support plan).
b) Creating a Virtual Machine
1. Navigate to Compute Engine
o In the Google Cloud Console, click on the Navigation Menu (top left).
o Select Compute Engine > VM instances.
2. Create a New VM Instance
o Click on the Create Instance button.
o Name your instance something identifiable (e.g., my-vm-instance).
o Region and Zone: Select a region close to your user base or requirements.
The zone is a specific data center within a region.
o Machine Configuration:
Choose a machine family (e.g., General-purpose).
Select a machine type (e.g., e2-medium with 2 vCPUs and 4 GB RAM).
o Boot Disk:
The default is a Debian Linux image, but you can choose other
operating systems.
Set the disk size (default is 10 GB).
o Firewall: You can allow HTTP and HTTPS traffic if you plan to run a web server.
o Identity and API access: Choose default service account or a specific
service account for the VM.
o Click Create to launch your virtual machine.
3. Accessing Your VM
o Once the VM is created, it will appear in the VM instances list.
o Click on the SSH button next to your VM to open a terminal session
directly in your browser.
4. Stop/Delete VM (When Not in Use)
o To avoid charges, remember to stop or delete your VM when it's not needed.
You can do this from the VM instances page by clicking on the three-dot menu
next to your instance.
c) Getting Started with Cloud Shell and gcloud
1. Open Cloud Shell
o In the Google Cloud Console, look for the Cloud Shell icon in the upper
right corner (a terminal icon).
o Click the icon to open a Cloud Shell session. This gives you access to a
Debian- based shell with gcloud and other tools pre-installed.
o Cloud Shell is free to use, with a small amount of persistent storage.
2. Initialize the gcloud CLI
o Cloud Shell will automatically authenticate with your Google account and
set up the gcloud CLI.
o Run the following command to check the version of the gcloud CLI:
o You can check your gcloud configuration by running:
o Set the project you're working on:
o Set the region or zone:
3. Basic gcloud Commands
o List Available Zones:
gcloud compute zones
o Create a VM Instance:
o Example:
o SSH into a VM:
gcloud compute ssh my-vm --zone=us-central1-a
o Stop a VM:
gcloud compute instances stop my-vm --zone=us-central1-a
o Delete a VM:
gcloud compute instances delete my-vm --zone=us-central1-a
Task 5:
a. Introduction to Amazon EC2
b. Introduction to Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3)
a. Introduction to Amazon EC2
Description:
Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) is a web service that provides resizable
compute capacity in the cloud. It allows you to launch and manage virtual servers
(called instances) in AWS data centers.
Launch an EC2 Instance:
1. Sign in to AWS Management Console:
o Go to the AWS Management Console.
o Sign in with your AWS account.
2. Navigate to EC2 Dashboard:
o In the AWS Management Console, search for EC2 in the services menu and click
on it.
3. Launch an Instance:
o Click the Launch Instance button.
o Choose an Amazon Machine Image (AMI) (e.g., Amazon Linux 2 or Ubuntu).
o Select an Instance Type (e.g., t2.micro for free-tier eligibility).
o Configure instance details (e.g., number of instances, network settings).
o Add storage (default is usually sufficient for basic tasks).
o Add tags (optional, e.g., Name: MyEC2Instance).
o Configure security groups (e.g., allow SSH access from your IP).
o Review and click Launch.
4. Create a Key Pair:
o When prompted, create a new key pair or use an existing one.
o Download the .pem file (required for SSH access).
5. Access the EC2 Instance:
o Once the instance is running, note its Public IP.
o Use SSH to connect to the instance:
o Replace /path/to/key.pem with the path to your key file and [PUBLIC_IP] with
the instance’s public IP.
6. Terminate the Instance (Optional):
o After completing the lab, terminate the instance to avoid unnecessary charges:
Go to the EC2 Dashboard.
Select the instance and click Instance State > Terminate.
b. Introduction to Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3)
Description:
Amazon S3 (Simple Storage Service) is a scalable object storage service designed to
store and retrieve any amount of data from anywhere.
Create an S3 Bucket and Upload a File
1. Sign in to AWS Management Console:
o Go to the AWS Management Console.
o Sign in with your AWS account.
2. Navigate to S3 Dashboard:
o In the AWS Management Console, search for S3 in the services menu and click
on it.
3. Create a Bucket:
o Click the Create Bucket button.
o Enter a Bucket Name (must be globally unique).
o Choose a Region (e.g., us-east-1).
o Configure settings (e.g., versioning, encryption, tags).
o Click Create Bucket.
4. Upload a File:
o Select the bucket you just created.
o Click the Upload button.
o Add files from your computer and click Upload.
5. Set Permissions (Optional):
o To make the file publicly accessible:
Select the file and click Actions > Make Public.
o To restrict access:
Use bucket policies or IAM roles.
6. Access the File:
o Once uploaded, note the file’s Object URL.
o Open the URL in a browser to access the file (if public).
7. Delete the Bucket (Optional):
o After completing the lab, delete the bucket to avoid charges:
Select the bucket and click Delete.
Confirm the deletion.
