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Transcript: Google Cloud Virtual Machine Using Plesk



 

Intro:
Welcome to Ace Intl Media’s guide on setting up a web hosting site on a Google Cloud Virtual Machine using Plesk.
By mastering these steps, you’ll be well on your way to becoming a proficient web hosting administrator.

Step 1: Create a Virtual Machine
First, log in to your Google Cloud console.
Navigate to Compute Engine → VM Instances and click Create VM Instance.
Choose a machine type. For most small to medium sites, the f1-micro instance works fine.

Step 2: Select a Boot Disk
Pick an operating system image such as Ubuntu or CentOS, both compatible with Plesk.
Next, configure your networking settings:

  • Assign a public IP address so your VM is accessible online.

  • Allow HTTP and HTTPS traffic in the firewall settings.
    Click Create to launch your VM.

Step 3: Access Your VM via SSH
From the VM instances page, click SSH to connect.
Alternatively, Windows users can connect with PuTTY.
Once connected, update your system packages with:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

Step 4: Install Plesk
Run the following command:

sudo wget http://autoinstall.plesk.com/one-click-installer && sudo chmod +x one-click-installer && sudo ./one-click-installer

Follow the prompts. Installation may take several minutes.
When complete, access Plesk at:

https://your-server-ip:8443

Log in with the credentials set during installation.

Step 5: Configure Plesk for Hosting
Inside Plesk:

  • Create a Hosting Plan to define disk space, bandwidth, and features.

  • Add a Domain or Subdomain via Domains → Add Domain.

  • Upload website files using File Manager or FTP (e.g., FileZilla).

  • Create databases as needed under Databases → Add Database.

Step 6: Update DNS Records
In your domain registrar’s control panel, update DNS settings:

  • Add an A Record pointing to your Google Cloud VM IP.

  • Add CNAME Records for subdomains if needed.
    This ensures your domain resolves correctly to your server.

Step 7: Secure with SSL
From Plesk’s SSL/TLS Certificates section, add an SSL certificate.
This encrypts the connection between your site and visitors.

Step 8: Secure the Server
For extra protection:

  • Configure a firewall.

  • Change your SSH port.

  • Disable root login via SSH.

  • Enable Fail2Ban against brute-force attacks.

Step 9: Maintenance and Monitoring

  • Schedule regular backups in Plesk.

  • Use Google Cloud Monitoring or Plesk’s built-in tools.

  • Keep your server updated for patches and new features.

Outro:
Congratulations — you’ve successfully set up a web hosting site on a Google Cloud VM using Plesk.
With proper maintenance, you’ll have a secure, scalable hosting environment ready for your clients or business.

👉 For more hosting and cloud solutions, visit Ace Intl Media (www.aceintlmedia.com) or log in to your Client Portal (portal.aceintlmedia.com) to manage your services.

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