How to Install Magento on Google Cloud Server

How to connect to Google Cloud servers

Browser-based SSH lets you manage the server directly through the Google Cloud Console. Chrome, Firefox, and Edge all support this feature without requiring extra plugins.

Supported browsers include Google Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer 11 and later, and Safari 8 and later.

• 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.

No additional software or browser extensions are needed. Log in to Google Cloud Console and go to Menu ==> Compute Engine ==> VM instances.

In the list of virtual machine instances, click SSH in the row of the instance you want to connect to.

Alternatively, open an SSH connection to an instance by clicking its name and selecting SSH from the instance details page.

An SSH terminal window with the Ubuntu Linux instance created in the series's second post will open.

Commands can now run directly in the Ubuntu Linux environment created on the Google Cloud server.

Install Magento on Google Cloud Servers

Installing Magento on Google Cloud follows steps similar to setting up Magento on a standard Ubuntu Linux machine. This process ensures the Magento software and its necessary dependencies are correctly configured on the cloud server for optimal performance.

Once all required packages finish installing, Magento configures directly from a browser by navigating to the server hostname or IP address.

This guide details installing Magento on Ubuntu Linux using Apache or Nginx. Selecting an instruction link below provides deeper insight into installing and managing Magento on the Ubuntu Linux operating system.

How to install Magento on Ubuntu Linux with Apache

How to install Magento on Ubuntu Linux with Nginx

Each link outlines the prerequisites covered in previous posts. Securing the Magento website with free Let's Encrypt SSL certificates is also covered there.

Following these linked resources completes the foundation needed to launch a functional Magento online store.

Conclusion:

Deploying Magento 2 on a Google Cloud server running Ubuntu requires following the specific workflow outlined in this guide. Key takeaways include:

• Ensure you have registered a domain name and set up your Google Cloud server before proceeding.
• Install essential software packages, including Apache or Nginx, PHP, and a MySQL or MariaDB database.
• Connect to your Google Cloud server using SSH for a seamless experience.
• Access the Magento installation through your web browser to complete the setup.
• Secure your Magento site with free Let's Encrypt SSL certificates.
• Utilize the resources provided in this series to deepen your understanding of each component involved in creating your eCommerce store.

Magento setup on a Google Cloud Server requires completing specific steps to launch a dynamic eCommerce store. Successful execution of these steps ensures the Magento platform operates correctly for online sales.