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
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Overview

In this section you’ll learn how to create a firewall rule in Google Cloud Console to allow traffic on TCP port 8091. This step is required for the Learning Path to ensure your Couchbase deployment is accessible.

Note

If you need help setting up Google Cloud Platform (GCP), see the Learning Path Getting started with Google Cloud Platform .

Create a firewall rule in GCP

To expose TCP port 8091 for Couchbase, start by creating a new firewall rule in Google Cloud Console:

  • Open the Google Cloud Console .
  • In the navigation menu, select VPC network > Firewall.
  • Select Create firewall rule.

You’ll use this rule to allow incoming traffic on TCP port 8091, which is required for Couchbase access on your Arm-based VM.

Image Alt Text:Google Cloud Console showing the Create firewall rule page with fields for Name set to allow-tcp-8091, Network dropdown, Direction set to Ingress, Action set to Allow, Targets set to Specified target tags with allow-tcp-8091 entered, and Source IPv4 ranges set to 0.0.0.0/0. The interface is clean and organized, focusing on configuring firewall settings for a virtual machine. The overall tone is neutral and instructional. alt-textCreate a firewall rule

  • Set Name to allow-tcp-8091.
  • Select the network you want to use for your VM. The default is autoscaling-net, but your organization might use a different network.
  • Set Direction of traffic to Ingress.
  • Set Action on match to Allow.
  • For Targets, select Specified target tags and enter allow-tcp-8091 in the Target tags field.
  • In Source IPv4 ranges, enter 0.0.0.0/0.

This configuration allows incoming TCP traffic on port 8091 from any IPv4 address.

Image Alt Text:Google Cloud Console interface displaying the Create firewall rule page. The main section shows fields for Name set to allow-tcp-8091, Network dropdown, Direction set to Ingress, Action set to Allow, Targets set to Specified target tags with allow-tcp-8091 entered, and Source IPv4 ranges set to 0.0.0.0/0. The environment is a clean, organized web dashboard focused on configuring firewall settings for a virtual machine. The tone is neutral and instructional. All visible text is transcribed in the description. alt-text Creating the TCP/8091 firewall rule

Specify protocols and ports

Next, configure the protocols and ports for your firewall rule:

  • Under Protocols and ports, select Specified protocols and ports.
  • Check the TCP box.
  • In the Ports field, enter 8091.
  • Select Create to finish adding the firewall rule.

This step ensures that only TCP traffic on port 8091 is allowed through the firewall.

Image Alt Text:Google Cloud Console showing the Protocols and ports section of the Create firewall rule page. The TCP checkbox is selected and the Ports field contains 8091. The interface is part of a clean, organized web dashboard for configuring firewall settings. Visible text includes Protocols and ports, Specified protocols and ports, TCP, and Ports 8091. The tone is neutral and instructional. alt-textSpecifying the TCP port to expose

Your network firewall rule has now been created. You’re ready to continue with VM creation.

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