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Google Cloud Installation of Martini Designer Online

Martini Designer Online can be installed on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) using two primary methods: provisioning via the Google Cloud Marketplace or manually setting up your infrastructure with the Martini Designer Online Docker file.

Option 1: Provision via Google Cloud Marketplace

Steps for Marketplace Provisioning

  1. Access Google Cloud Marketplace:

  2. Go to the Google Cloud Marketplace and search for "Martini Designer Online."

  3. Select Martini Designer Online:

  4. Locate Martini Designer Online in the search results and select it.

  5. Configure and Deploy:

  6. Use the Google Cloud interface to configure your deployment. Key configurations include:

    • Selecting the appropriate GCP project.
    • Choosing VM instance specifications (e.g., machine type, zone).
    • Configuring network settings and setting up firewall rules to allow necessary ports (e.g., 80 for HTTP or 443 for HTTPS).

  7. Launch the Instance:

  8. After completing the configuration, click "Deploy" to launch the instance. GCP will handle the provisioning and setup process.

  9. Access Martini Designer Online:

  10. Once the deployment is complete, access Martini Designer Online using the provided public IP address or DNS name.

Notes

  • Review GCP pricing for VM instances and associated services to manage costs effectively.
  • Ensure network and firewall settings allow secure access while restricting unauthorized traffic.

Option 2: Manual Setup with Docker

Steps for Manual Setup

  1. Prepare GCP Infrastructure:
  2. Create a VM instance in the Google Cloud Console or using the gcloud CLI.

  3. Configure security groups or firewall rules to allow necessary traffic (e.g., HTTP/HTTPS).

  4. Install Docker on the VM:

  5. SSH into the VM instance.
  6. Install Docker by following the instructions in the Docker official documentation.

  7. Verify the installation: 

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    docker --version

  8. Pull Martini Designer Online Docker Image:

  9. Pull the Docker image from the repository: 

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    docker pull martini-designer-online:latest

  10. Run the Docker Container:

  11. Start the Martini Designer Online application by running the Docker container: 

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    docker run -d -p 80:80 martini-designer-online

  12. Access Martini Designer Online:

  13. Use the VM's public IP address or DNS name to access the application.

Notes

  • Ensure you are familiar with GCP VM management, Docker, and basic networking.
  • Follow best practices for securing your deployment, including:
  • Restricting SSH access to trusted IPs.
  • Configuring firewall rules to allow only necessary traffic.
  • Using a static external IP if required for stable DNS configuration.

Additional Considerations

  • Persistent Storage: Use persistent disks (e.g., Google Cloud Persistent Disks) for storing application data to ensure it survives instance reboots or replacements.
  • Monitoring and Logging: Use Google Cloud Monitoring and Logging to track the performance and health of your deployment.