Category: GCP
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Stop & Start GCP SQL Instances at Nights
One of the great things about Google Cloud SQL instances is that they let me shut them down at night. The data sticks around (hopefully), but I can’t access it, which is exactly what I want. Since my backend servers are already tucked in for the night (explained in another article), keeping the database running…
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GCP Cloud Functions with SQL Access
I’ve created a Google Cloud Function for a weekly task to streamline backend dependencies but faced complications with database connectivity. GCP requires a proxy, which undermines the initial goal of simplicity. Ultimately, I’ve moving all back into an existing backend to save extra fees from having a proxy up and running.
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Shut Down GCP Instance Groups at Nights
The article discusses strategies to reduce infrastructure costs in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) during non-working hours by automating the management of Instance Groups. It outlines a workflow that involves using a Cron Job to trigger a Cloud Function, which identifies and starts or stops Instance Groups based on specific labels in Instance Templates.
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Create a GCP Instance Group using Docker
This post outlines the process of creating scalable applications on Google Cloud Platform using Docker. It discusses setting up an Artifact Registry for Docker images, creating instance templates with necessary environment variables, and forming instance groups. The article emphasizes automating CI/CD pipelines to ensure effective application deployment.
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How to Create A GCP Instance Group Easily
The article discusses building microservices on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) without Kubernetes using Instance Groups for high availability and effective management. It outlines two methods: the Template-First Approach for effortless infrastructure setup, and the Hands-On Approach for customized configurations. Both options support CI/CD integration, enhancing application uptime and developer efficiency.
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Create a GCP Bucket with a Custom Domain
This article explains how to deploy a Single-Page Application (SPA) using Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Bucket Storage with a custom domain. It outlines essential steps like DNS verification, GCP bucket configuration, setting permissions, and creating CNAME records, while also mentioning limitations such as HTTPS support and complex redirect rules.
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Upload your Angular Frontend to GCP Storage
In this article, I’m gonna show how to quickly create a GCP Storage Bucket to deploy an Angular application.
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