Build a Custom Network in Google Cloud Shell

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Build a Custom Network in Google Cloud Shell

Networks are the very backbone of cloud computing, and the ability to create a custom network is crucial. Custom networks allow custom subnets and firewall rules as well, so you can completely control access to your resources. In this hands-on lab, you’ll use the Google Cloud Shell to create a Cloud VPC network with two subnets, firewall rules that allow SSH ingress, and Compute Engine VM instances that connect to the subnets. Once the network and resources are established, you’ll test the connectivity of the networks via an SSH terminal.

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Lab Info

Level

Beginner

Last updated

Sep 25, 2025

Duration

45m

Challenge

Create Custom Network and Subnets in Cloud Shell

After starting the Cloud Shell, issue the necessary commands to create a custom network with two subnets, one in the US and one in Europe.
Challenge

Define Firewall Rule to Allow SSH

In Cloud Shell, run the command to create a firewall rule that allows SSH access on port 22 for the network.
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Spin Up VM Instances

Create two Compute Engine VM instances, one in each subnet.
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Test Via SSH

In an SSH session for the VM instance in the US, ping the VM in Europe to test the connectivity.

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