This is a self-paced lab that takes place in the Google Cloud console. In this hands-on lab you will learn how to connect to computing resources hosted on Google Cloud Platform via the web. You will also learn how to use Cloud Shell and the Cloud SDK gcloud command. For a preview, watch the short video Get Started with Cloud Shell, GCP Essentials.

Getting Started with Cloud Shell and gcloud

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Beginner level
No prior experience required
45 minutes
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What you'll learn
Practice using gcloud commands.
Connect to compute services hosted on Google Cloud.
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SJ
Reviewed on Jul 10, 2022
Very Beginner Friendly Project.Got to become familiar with GCP.
BF
Reviewed on Oct 3, 2023
Great Introduction!!! Project works very well and is a lot of fun.
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