Creating a Virtual Machine (VM) instance in the Google Cloud console is a straightforward process. Here's how you do it:
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Navigate to the Create an Instance Page: In the Google Cloud console, go directly to the Create an instance page.
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Create a VM from a Machine Image: Click on "New VM instance from machine image."
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Select Your Machine Image: Choose the machine image you want to use for your VM and click "Continue."
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Customize VM Details (Optional): Here, you can configure your VM's specifications to fit your needs. This might include:
- Machine type (CPU, memory)
- Boot disk size and type
- Network settings
- Firewall rules
- Etc.
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Create the VM: Click "Create" to launch your new VM instance. Google Cloud will provision the resources and start your VM.
