How to Install Drupal on Google Cloud Server

How to connect to Google Cloud servers

Connecting to the server happens directly inside the browser via the Google Cloud Console using SSH (Secure Shell, a protocol for securely logging into remote systems). Skipping extra software installations speeds up the process. Opening a browser and logging in allows management from anywhere.

Browser-based SSH works with Google Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer 11 and later, and Safari 8 and later. Keep in mind that Safari lacks support for private browsing modes during this process.

• Web browsers
  • The latest version of Google Chrome
  • Firefox
  • Microsoft Edge
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 and later
  • Safari 8 and later. Note that Safari is not supported in private browser mode.
• Virtual machine configurations
  • All Linux VM images are natively available in Google Cloud.

Google Cloud provides all Linux VM (virtual machine) images natively. Log in to the Google Cloud Console and navigate to Menu ==> Compute Engine ==> VM instances.

From the list of virtual machine instances, click SSH in the row of the instance requiring a connection.

Alternatively, opening an SSH connection works by clicking the instance name followed by SSH from the instance details page.

An SSH terminal window opens, connecting the session to the Ubuntu Linux instance created earlier in the series.

Running commands inside Ubuntu Linux on the Google Cloud server functions immediately.

Install Drupal on Google Cloud Servers

Installing Drupal on the Google Cloud server mirrors the process on any Linux machine. Once the necessary software is ready, completing the Drupal setup requires visiting the server address in a web browser. This guide walks through installing Drupal on Ubuntu Linux with either Apache or Nginx.

After installing the necessary packages, configuring Drupal happens directly in the browser by visiting the server hostname or IP address.

This guide details installing Drupal on Ubuntu Linux using Apache or Nginx. The post provides instructions for installing and managing Drupal on Ubuntu Linux.

How to install Drupal on Ubuntu Linux with Apache

How to install Drupal on Ubuntu Linux with Nginx

Previous posts provide complete steps for setting up a Drupal website on a Google Cloud server. These posts also guide users in securing the Drupal website with free Let's Encrypt SSL certificates (digital certificates that encrypt connection data for online security).

That completes the setup process.

Conclusion:

This post covers the essential steps to install Drupal on Google Cloud servers running Ubuntu Linux. Here are the key takeaways:

• We started with the foundational steps of registering a domain name and setting up a Google Cloud server.
• We installed essential software packages, such as Apache or Nginx, PHP, MySQL, or MariaDB, to prepare for Drupal installation.
• Connecting to your Google Cloud server using SSH is straightforward and can be done directly through the Google Cloud Console.
• Drupal is a powerful platform for creating dynamic and professional websites, leveraging free templates, plugins, and community support.
• We provided links to detailed guides on installing Drupal with different web servers (Apache and Nginx) and securing your site with Let's Encrypt SSL certificates.

Following these steps allows building, managing, and launching a Drupal-powered website on Google Cloud, creating a reliable platform for an online presence.