Compute Engine VM Lifecycle
Create, start, stop, and delete a Compute Engine VM with OS Login, metadata, and labels.
Lab Overview
Master the foundational GCE VM lifecycle. Create VMs with specific machine types and boot disks, configure OS Login for secure access, set custom metadata and labels, and manage VM state including starting, stopping, and deleting resources.
What You'll Learn
Create a Compute Engine VM with correct machine type, boot disk, and zone
Configure OS Login and SSH access
Set and verify custom VM metadata and labels
Start, stop, and manage VM state transitions
Delete VMs and verify resource cleanup
Prerequisites
Basic command line familiarity
Understanding of IAM roles
Technologies Covered
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This lab is part of the Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer course
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