Google Cloud SDK Tutorial
Introduction
Google Cloud SDK is a set of tools that you can use to manage resources and applications hosted on Google Cloud. It includes the gcloud, gsutil, and bq command-line tools. This tutorial will guide you through the various aspects of using Cloud SDK, from installation to advanced usage.
Installation
To get started with Google Cloud SDK, you first need to install it on your machine. Follow these steps to install Cloud SDK:
On Linux or macOS:
curl https://sdk.cloud.google.com | bash
On Windows:
Download the installer from the Google Cloud SDK Install Page.
Initializing the SDK
After installing the SDK, you need to initialize it by running the following command:
gcloud init
This command will guide you through the initial setup process, including authentication and setting a default project.
Authenticating with Google Cloud
To authenticate your Cloud SDK with Google Cloud, use the following command:
gcloud auth login
This will open a browser window where you can log in to your Google account. After logging in, the SDK will have access to your Google Cloud projects.
Managing Projects
To list all your Google Cloud projects, use the following command:
gcloud projects list
PROJECT_ID NAME PROJECT_NUMBER my-sample-project My Sample Project 123456789012
To set a default project, use the following command:
gcloud config set project PROJECT_ID
Using gcloud Commands
The gcloud tool is the main command-line interface for interacting with Google Cloud services. Here are some common commands:
To get information about your current configuration:
gcloud info
To deploy an application:
gcloud app deploy
To create a new compute instance:
gcloud compute instances create INSTANCE_NAME --zone=ZONE
Using gsutil
The gsutil tool is used for working with Google Cloud Storage. Here are some basic commands:
To list buckets:
gsutil ls
To upload a file:
gsutil cp FILE gs://BUCKET_NAME
To download a file:
gsutil cp gs://BUCKET_NAME/FILE ./
Using bq
The bq tool is used for interacting with BigQuery. Here are some common commands:
To list datasets:
bq ls
To query data:
bq query 'SELECT * FROM dataset.table LIMIT 10'
Conclusion
Google Cloud SDK is a powerful toolkit for managing your Google Cloud resources. With the gcloud, gsutil, and bq commands, you can easily deploy applications, manage storage, and query data. We hope this tutorial has provided a comprehensive introduction to using Cloud SDK.