To restart a Google Cloud service, specifically a Compute Engine instance, follow these steps:
Restarting a Google Compute Engine Instance
Here’s how to restart your Google Cloud virtual machine (VM) instances using the Google Cloud Console, based on the provided references:
- Sign In: First, you need to sign in to the Google Cloud Console.
- Navigate to Compute Engine: In the console's menu, find and select Compute Engine.
- Access VM Instances: From the Compute Engine menu, choose VM instances.
- Select Project (If Prompted): If you have multiple projects, select the project containing the instances you wish to restart.
- Choose Instances: Select the checkbox next to each instance that you want to restart.
- Initiate Restart: Click the start play_arrow button to start the selected instance(s).
Summary of the Restart Process
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sign into the Google Cloud Console |
| 2 | Navigate to Compute Engine |
| 3 | Go to VM instances |
| 4 | Select your project (if prompted) |
| 5 | Choose the checkboxes of the instances you would like to start |
| 6 | Click the start play_arrow button |
By following these steps, you can effectively restart your Google Cloud Compute Engine instances.
