# Google Cloud Platform Node Steps
# Getting Started
TIP
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.