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Creating a Custom VPC Network through the Google Cloud Shell

In this lab, you will be creating a custom VPC network through the Cloud Shell in the Google Cloud Platform. Understanding how to create a custom network through the command line will give you the advantage of having granular control over your network and understanding exactly what's going on under the hood. For this lab, you should have a basic GCP knowledge. This way, you have the basic knowledge and skills to comprehend what you will be achieving in this lab.

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Level
Intermediate
Last updated
Sep 20, 2025
Duration
30m

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Table of Contents
  1. Challenge

    Log In to Your GCP Environment and Launch Cloud Shell

    In the console, launch the Cloud Shell terminal.

  2. Challenge

    Create a Custom VPC through the Cloud Shell

    In Cloud Shell, create a custom VPC with custom subnets.

  3. Challenge

    Verify the VPC and Subnets Are Created

    Back in the console, verify that the network has been created.

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