Deploy Couchbase on Google Cloud C4A
Introduction
Get started with Couchbase on Google Axion C4A
Create a firewall rule on GCP
Create a Google Axion C4A Arm virtual machine on GCP
Install Couchbase
Perform Couchbase baseline testing
Benchmark Couchbase
Next Steps

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Verify Couchbase cluster health and prepare a benchmarking bucket

This section guides you through verifying that Couchbase is installed and running on your GCP SUSE VM with Arm64 architecture. You’ll set up your cluster, confirm your node is healthy, and use the web console to create a bucket. After completing these steps, your environment is ready for benchmarking.

Set up the default cluster

Once Couchbase is running, set up your default cluster for the first time.

Open the Couchbase Web Console in your browser using your VM’s public IP address from the previous step:

    

        
        
http://<VM-Public-IP>:8091

Select Set up new cluster to begin the initial configuration.

Image Alt Text:Couchbase Web Console setup screen showing fields for cluster name, administrator password, and a button labeled Set up new cluster. The interface is clean and organized with a sidebar on the left and main setup form in the center. The environment appears welcoming and straightforward, designed to guide users through initial cluster configuration. Visible text includes Set up new cluster, Cluster Name, Administrator Password, and Set up new cluster button. alt-textSet up new cluster

Provide a name for your cluster (for example, “my_cluster”) and create a password for your administrator account (leaving the username as the default Administrator).

Image Alt Text:Couchbase Web Console showing the cluster creation screen with fields for cluster name and administrator password. The main form is centered with a sidebar on the left. Visible text includes Set up new cluster, Cluster Name, Administrator Password, and Set up new cluster button. The interface is clean and welcoming, designed to guide users through initial cluster setup. alt-textCreate cluster and admin count Check the Accept Terms box to agree to the license terms. Then select Configure Disk Memory Services to continue with the cluster setup.

Image Alt Text:Couchbase Web Console showing the Accept Terms screen for cluster setup. The main form displays a checkbox labeled Accept Terms and a button labeled Configure Disk Memory Services. The interface is clean and organized with a sidebar on the left and the setup form centered. Visible text includes Accept Terms and Configure Disk Memory Services. The environment feels welcoming and guides users through the initial configuration process. alt-textAccept Terms

Accept the defaults of your cluster configuration and select “Save & Finish”.

Image Alt Text:Couchbase Web Console showing the final configuration screen for cluster setup. The main form displays fields and buttons for finalizing cluster settings, including disk, memory, and services configuration. The sidebar is visible on the left, and the interface is organized and welcoming, designed to guide users through the last step of cluster setup. Visible text includes Finalize configuration, Configure Disk Memory Services, and Save Finish. The environment feels supportive and clear, helping users complete the initial Couchbase cluster configuration. alt-textFinalize configuration Your default cluster is now set up. Save the password you created for your Administrator account. You’ll need this password for future steps, including verifying cluster health and creating your benchmarking bucket.

Verify cluster nodes

Run the following command to verify that your Couchbase node is healthy. Replace password with the Administrator password you set earlier.

    

        
        
/opt/couchbase/bin/couchbase-cli server-list \
  -u Administrator -p password --cluster localhost

The expected output is:

    

        
        ns_1@cb.local 127.0.0.1:8091 healthy active

If you see healthy active, your Couchbase node is running correctly and ready for benchmarking.

    

        
        
/opt/couchbase/bin/couchbase-cli server-list \
  -u Administrator -p password --cluster localhost

    

    

        
        ns_1@cb.local 127.0.0.1:8091 healthy active

Prepare a Couchbase bucket for benchmarking

Once the service is running, you can access the Couchbase Web Console to create a bucket for benchmarking.

Open the Couchbase Web Console in your browser. Enter your VM’s public IP address from the previous step, followed by :8091. For example:

    

        
        
http://<VM-Public-IP>:8091

Use the admin username (default is “Administrator”) and password you created during Couchbase cluster setup in the previous step.

Image Alt Text:Couchbase Dashboard showing cluster health, server statistics, and bucket status. The dashboard displays panels for cluster overview, server nodes, and buckets, with status indicators for health and activity. Text in the image includes Cluster Overview, Servers, Buckets, and Health. The interface is organized and visually clear, designed to help users monitor Couchbase performance and status. The environment feels professional and supportive, encouraging users to review system health and resource usage. alt-textCouchbase Dashboard

On the left sidebar, select Buckets to view your bucket list.

In the upper right corner, select Add Bucket to start creating a new bucket for benchmarking.

Image Alt Text:Couchbase Web Console showing the Add Bucket screen. The main form displays fields for bucket name, bucket type, and memory quota. The sidebar is visible on the left, and the Add Bucket button is highlighted in the upper right corner. Transcribed text includes Bucket Name, Bucket Type, Memory Quota, and Add Bucket. The interface is organized and welcoming, designed to guide users through bucket creation. The environment feels supportive and clear, encouraging users to set up a new Couchbase bucket for benchmarking. alt-textCreate Bucket

Now name your bucket benchmark. For Bucket Type, select Couchbase. Set the Memory Quota to 512 MB. These settings help ensure your benchmarking results are accurate and consistent on your Arm-based GCP VM.

Image Alt Text:Couchbase Web Console displaying the Add Bucket form with fields for Bucket Name, Bucket Type, and Memory Quota. The user is entering benchmark as the bucket name, selecting Couchbase as the bucket type, and setting the memory quota to 512 MB. The Add Bucket button is visible in the upper right corner. The sidebar on the left shows navigation options. Transcribed text includes Bucket Name, Bucket Type, Memory Quota, and Add Bucket. The environment is organized and supportive, guiding users through the process of creating a new bucket for benchmarking. alt-textCreate Bucket

ParameterValue
Bucket Namebenchmark
Bucket TypeCouchbase
Memory Quota512 MB

You should now see that your bucket has been created:

Image Alt Text:Couchbase Web Console showing the newly created benchmark bucket listed under Buckets. The main panel displays a table with columns for Bucket Name, Bucket Type, and Memory Quota. The benchmark bucket appears with type Couchbase and memory quota 512 MB. The sidebar on the left provides navigation options. Visible text includes Bucket Name, Bucket Type, Memory Quota, and benchmark. The environment is organized and supportive, confirming successful bucket creation and encouraging users to continue with benchmarking tasks. alt-textCreated Bucket

Understanding buckets in Couchbase

A bucket in Couchbase works like a database. It stores and organizes your data. In this guide, you created a benchmark bucket specifically for load testing and performance benchmarking. Setting the Memory Quota (RAM Quota) ensures Couchbase reserves enough memory for fast, in-memory data operations. This helps you get accurate performance results on your Arm-based GCP VM.

You can now proceed to the next section for benchmarking to measure Couchbase’s performance.

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