Google Cloud Platform

First, sign up for Google Cloud: https://console.cloud.google.com/ You will need a credit card to sign up, but you won’t be charged unless you exceed the free limits below. If you don’t have a credit card please contact us and we can make you one you’ll be able to use.

Once you sign up, Google will give you $300 in credits to use with some restrictions. Please read these instructions for more information on these restrictions: https://cloud.google.com/free/docs/gcp-free-tier/#free-trial

Then, watch this introduction video to Cloud Computing that explains its history and significant importance in a variety of Industries: https://fireship.io/lessons/cloud-computing-in-2020/

Then, follow one of these two guides to create a virtual machine in Google Cloud:

• Video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FpMe8na64A
• Written version: https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/how-to-create-and-connect-to-google-cloud-virtual-machine-with-ssh-81a68b8f74dd/

Make sure when you’re selecting the type of your virtual machine, you choose one VCPU and do not attach a GPU. Google provides free credits for this type of machine.

Once you’ve got your virtual machine running, connect to it:

• If you created a Windows virtual machine on AWS, you’ll need to use Remote Desktop.

(If your personal computer is a Mac or Linux, you’ll need to install the Remote Desktop app to connect. If you’re using Windows, Remote Desktop is pre-installed on your computer.)

• If you created an Ubuntu or other Linux virtual machine, you’ll need to use SSH.

(You’ll need to do this from the command line. Mac and Linux have SSH built-in, but Windows may require the Windows Terminal as described in the “Setting up your development environment” section of the guide.)

After you’ve connected to your VM, take a screenshot and upload it to Imgur, and submit that link in your dashboard.

WHEN YOU’RE DONE, GO INTO THE GOOGLE CLOUD CONSOLE FOR YOUR VM AND STOP THE MACHINE! If you don’t do this step you may be charged for your VM.

🎓 What if I already know how to use Google Cloud?

Please pick assignments for aspects of your tech stack which you don’t already know.

If you can demonstrate that you already know all aspects of your tech stack, please contact us on Slack.

❓ What if I need help with Google Cloud?

You can ask for help in #ask-for-help or schedule a CSE session.

✅ Where do I submit?

After completing this assignment, submit a link to your Github/Repl.it/Codepen using the form on your participant dashboard by logging in at https://labs.codeday.org/dash