How to Run Startup Scripts in Virtual Machine | Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Tutorial

In this step-by-step tutorial, learn how to run startup scripts in a Virtual Machine (VM) on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). I’ll walk you through the process of automating your VM’s setup with startup scripts, helping you streamline your workflow, improve efficiency, and scale your cloud infrastructure seamlessly. Additionally, I have explained how to access metadata inside startup scripts and use it.

🔧 What you’ll learn:

📌 How to create and configure startup scripts in GCP VMs
📌 Automating tasks like software installations and updates on VM startup
📌 Best practices for managing scripts in Google Cloud

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced developer, this guide will help you optimize your GCP experience and take full advantage of your virtual machines.

▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
0:01 – Introduction
0:30 – What is a startup script and it’s advantages?
1:32 – Use startup script per virtual machine
4:16 – Access startup script from centralized location
10:18 – Access metadata inside startup script
13:51 – Conclusion

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