Deploy Django on Google Cloud C4A (Arm-based Axion VMs)
Introduction
Get started with Django on Google Axion C4A (Arm Neoverse-V2)
Configure firewall rules for Django on Google Cloud
Create a Google Axion C4A Arm virtual machine on GCP
Install Django on your Arm-based VM
Verify Django installation and run the development server
Benchmark Django application performance on Arm
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Open port 8000 for your Django application

Before you can access your Django development server from your browser, you need to configure Google Cloud’s firewall to allow inbound traffic on port 8000. This section walks you through creating a firewall rule that permits HTTP requests to reach your VM.

Note

For support on GCP setup, see the Learning Path Getting started with Google Cloud Platform .

Create a firewall rule in Google Cloud Console

Navigate to the Google Cloud Console and create a new firewall rule:

  • Go to the Google Cloud Console
  • Select VPC network > Firewall
  • Select Create firewall rule

Image Alt Text:Screenshot of the Google Cloud Console showing the Firewall section. The Create firewall rule button is prominently displayed at the top of the page. alt-textGoogle Cloud Console Firewall page

Configure the firewall rule

Fill in the rule details to allow traffic on port 8000:

  • Set Name to allow-django-8000.
  • Select your network (the default is default; your organization may use a different network).
  • Set Direction of traffic to Ingress.
  • Set Action on match to Allow.
  • Set Targets to Specified target tags.
  • Enter django-server in the Target tags field.
  • Set Source IPv4 ranges to 0.0.0.0/0 (allows traffic from any IP address; restrict this in production).

Image Alt Text:Screenshot showing the firewall rule configuration form. The Name field shows allow-django-8000, Direction is set to Ingress, and Targets is set to Specified target tags. alt-textFirewall rule configuration

Specify the port and protocol

Configure the protocol and port settings:

  • Under Protocols and ports, select Specified protocols and ports.
  • Check the TCP checkbox.
  • Enter 8000 in the Ports field.
  • Click Create.

Image Alt Text:Screenshot of the Protocols and ports section. The TCP checkbox is checked and port 8000 is entered in the Ports field. alt-textSpecifying TCP port 8000

Summary and what’s next

Your firewall rule is now created and active. Your Django application running on port 8000 is now accessible from external IP addresses. You’re ready to proceed with VM creation and Django installation!

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