Welcome to the fourth part of our series on Google Cloud Demystified With GCP! In this article, we’re going to delve into the world of GCP Console and Cloud Shell, but don’t worry, we’ll add a little humor along the way!

GCP Console is a web-based interface that provides a simple, intuitive, and easy-to-use interface to manage your Google Cloud resources. It’s like having your own personal Google Cloud butler, always at your service.

Cloud Shell is a browser-based shell that provides a command-line interface to manage your Google Cloud resources. With Cloud Shell, you’ll never have to leave the comfort of your own browser, just like how you never have to leave your couch when binging your favorite TV series.

Let’s explore some of the most useful cloud shell commands:

1. gcloud compute instances list: This command displays a list of all the instances running in your Google Cloud project. It’s like the ultimate guest list for a Google Cloud party!

2. gcloud config set project <PROJECT_ID>: This command sets the default project ID for the cloud shell. Just like how you set your default Netflix profile.

3. gcloud compute ssh <instance_name>: This command opens an SSH connection to a running instance in the Google Cloud project. It’s like a secret handshake between you and your instance.

4. gcloud compute firewall-rules create <rule_name> --allow tcp:<port_number> This command creates a firewall rule to allow incoming traffic on a specific port. It’s like building a moat around your castle to keep the bad traffic out!

5. gcloud compute images list: This command lists all the images available in the Google Cloud project. It’s like browsing through a library of amazing images, but instead of books, they’re virtual!

6. gcloud compute disks create <disk_name> --size <size_in_gb>: This command creates a disk with a specified size in the Google Cloud project. It’s like ordering a custom-made cake, but instead of a cake, it’s a disk!

In conclusion, GCP Console and Cloud Shell provide a convenient way to manage and monitor your Google Cloud projects. The GCP Console is like your personal butler, always at your service, while Cloud Shell is like your own personal command center, always within reach. With the commands outlined above, you can start managing your Google Cloud projects with ease.

I hope this article has demystified the concepts associated with GCP Console and Cloud Shell and provided you with some useful tips and tricks, as well as a few laughs! Stay tuned for the next article, where we’ll explore other exciting Google Cloud topics.