The following are additional configurations that you need to set when using GCE:
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Creating a GCE service account
Follow the instructions below to create a GCE service account:
Navigate to the Google Developers Console.anchor
5.b 5.b Create a project in GCE.
This will give a project ID for the project. In this case the project ID is as follows:ultra-component-108507
Create a service account.
Every GCE account has a service account that is used for authentication purposes and to enable advanced features. Follow the instructions below to create a service account.- On the APIs and auth menu, click Credentials.
- Select the JSON option
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3.c5.3.c- Click Create to create the service account.
This will download a JSON file containing the following: private key, client email, client ID etc.
- Click Create to create the service account.
Adding a firewall rule
Either edit the default firewall rules or add a new firewall in GCE. By default, incoming traffic from outside is blocked.
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