Compute Engine e2-micro
Google Cloud's always-free virtual machine instance for lightweight compute workloads and prototyping. · Google Cloud · Compute
Overview
Compute Engine e2-micro provides a free, always-available VM instance suitable for learning, prototyping, and lightweight workloads in select US regions.
Good fit
Use when you need a free, low-resource VM for development, testing, or learning cloud basics in eligible US regions.
- learning
- prototyping
- personal projects
Not a fit
Avoid for production workloads, high-availability needs, or if you require more resources or regions outside the eligible US regions.
- need high performance
- need global region support
Quickstart · 5 steps
- Sign up for a Google Cloud account and verify billing.
- Navigate to Compute Engine in the Google Cloud Console.
- Create a new VM instance, selecting e2-micro machine type and eligible region.
- Choose a supported Linux OS image.
- Configure firewall and storage settings as needed, then launch the instance.
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