Creating a VM in Google Cloud

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Creating a VM in Google Cloud

In this lab, you will learn the basics of creating a simple virtual machine in the cloud. While working in the cloud, it is important to learn how to work with virtual machines and connect to them if need be. In the end, you will have a basic understanding of how to create a simple VM and connect to it through the console.

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Lab Info

Level

Beginner

Last updated

Sep 23, 2025

Duration

45m

Challenge

Create a VM in Google Cloud

Here you will create a virtual machine in the Google Cloud console.
Challenge

Connect to the VM Using SSH

Here you will connect to the VM using SSH within the console.

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