Skill

Connecting to Compute Instances via SSH

with Shawn Powers

Join Shawn Powers as we learn how to access and control virtual computers running in the cloud from our own devices. We're practicing different methods for establishing secure connections and using tools that enhance remote access.

Recommended Experience

Familiarity with cloud computing concepts, particularly virtual machines or compute instances
Basic understanding of terminal commands and using command-line tools like SSH
Experience setting up or managing secure access credentials for systems or networks

Related certifications

Associate Cloud Engineer

Related Job Functions

Cloud engineer
Systems administrator
DevOps specialist

Jeff Kish has over 15 years of IT experience, focusing mainly on core infrastructure and data center technologies. He holds a number of Cisco certifications, including CCIEs in Routing and Switching and Data Center. He also focuses on network programmability and software-defined networking.

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Skill Outline

1. Intro (1:51)
2. Connect via gcloud in Cloud Shell or Local SDK (10:20)
3. Installing Public SSH Keys (18:30)
4. Managing Snapshots (0:00)
5. Instance Images (0:00)

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