How to Install the Latest Ubuntu Server on Google Cloud Compute

1. Visit the Google Cloud Platform
2. Click "Get started for free"
3. Follow the prompts to create your account
4. Provide billing information (Google offers a free tier and credits for new users)

1. In the Google Cloud Console, click the project dropdown at the top
2. Select "New Project"
3. Name your project and click "Create"
4. Ensure your new project is selected in the dropdown

1. Navigate to Compute Engine in the Google Cloud Console
2. Click "Create Instance"
3. Configure your instance:
   • Name: Choose a unique name
   • Region and Zone: Select based on your needs
   • Machine Configuration: Start with n1-standard-1 for general use
   • Boot Disk: Select the latest Ubuntu LTS version
4. Click "Create" to launch your VM

Option 1: Browser-based SSH

1. Go to VM instances page in Google Cloud Console
2. Click the "SSH" button next to your instance

Option 2: SSH Client

1. Download the private key for your instance
2. Use the following command:

   ssh -i /path/to/your/private-key username@instance-external-ip

Run the following command to update and upgrade your server:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

This ensures you have the latest security patches and software updates.

• Git (Version Control)

  sudo apt install git -y

• Nginx (Web Server)

  sudo apt install nginx -y

• MySQL (Database Server)

  sudo apt install mysql-server -y

• PHP (Server-side Scripting)

  sudo apt install php-fpm php-mysql -y

Use UFW (Uncomplicated Firewall) to manage your firewall settings:

sudo ufw allow OpenSSH
sudo ufw allow 'Nginx Full'
sudo ufw enable

This configuration allows SSH and HTTP/HTTPS traffic.

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