Implement VM on Google Cloud Platform

VM Provisioning & Configuration

Recommend and deploy VM size based on workload needs (CPU, RAM, storage, cost).

Choose the optimal operating system (Ubuntu)

Set up networking: define VPC, subnets, firewall rules, and private/public IP configuration

Secure Connectivity

Implement OS Login for centralized SSH access via IAM, instead of managing SSH keys manually

Secure administrative access using IAP (Identity-Aware Proxy) for SSH tunneling, avoiding public exposure

Enable Shielded VMs for boot integrity and protection against firmware/boot-level threats

Apply firewall rules adhering to the principle of least privilege—only open needed ports and restrict by source IP/tags

Logging, Monitoring & Security

Enable VPC Flow Logs, Cloud Audit Logs, and Cloud Logging/Monitoring for visibility and anomaly detection

Performance Testing

Design realistic workloads and test both baseline and peak performance (CPU, memory, disk I/O, network latency)

Monitor and analyze key metrics: latency, error rates, request counts, backend response times, connection counts

Provide documentation of test methodology, results, and recommendations for scaling or optimization.