# Google Cloud Platform Node Steps

# Getting Started

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It is helpful to configure the GCP Compute VM resource model plugin before using these steps: GCP Compute VM Resource Model

# Authentication & Configuration

Follow the steps outlined in the Google Cloud Integration Overview doc to configure credentials for the GCP plugins. Credentials can be configured on a per Project basis or for the entire Process Automation system.

# Compute VM Node Steps (Enterprise Only)

# GCP / VM / Start

Start the Compute VM instance.

# GCP / VM / Stop

Start the Compute VM instance.

# GCP / VM / Restart

Start the Compute VM instance.

# GCP / VM / Delete

Terminate the Compute VM instance.

WARNING

Be very careful when using this step. It would be possible to remove a lot of instances by mistake if the node filter is too broad.