Lab Intro: Cloud Storage: Qwik Start - CLI/SDK

Introduction

This tutorial provides a comprehensive introduction to using cloud storage with the Command Line Interface (CLI) and Software Development Kit (SDK). By the end of this guide, you will understand how to set up and manage cloud storage effectively, making it a valuable skill for developers and data managers.

Step 1: Set Up Your Environment

Before you can start using cloud storage, you need to prepare your environment.

• Install necessary tools: Ensure you have the CLI and SDK installed on your machine.
• Configure authentication:
  • Use the command gcloud auth login to authenticate your Google Cloud account.
  • Follow the prompts to select the appropriate account.

Step 2: Create a Cloud Storage Bucket

Buckets are the basic containers for storing data in the cloud.

• Create a new bucket:
  • Use the command:

    gsutil mb gs://YOUR_BUCKET_NAME
    

  • Replace YOUR_BUCKET_NAME with a unique name for your bucket.
• Choose a location: Consider where your data will be accessed most frequently and select a region accordingly.

Step 3: Upload Files to Your Bucket

Once your bucket is created, you can upload files.

• Upload a file:
  • Use the command:

    gsutil cp LOCAL_FILE_PATH gs://YOUR_BUCKET_NAME/
    

  • Replace LOCAL_FILE_PATH with the path to your file and YOUR_BUCKET_NAME with your bucket's name.
• Multiple files: To upload multiple files, you can use:

  gsutil cp LOCAL_FILE_PATH_1 LOCAL_FILE_PATH_2 gs://YOUR_BUCKET_NAME/
  

Step 4: Manage Files in Your Bucket

Managing your files is crucial for maintaining an organized cloud storage system.

• List files:
  • Use the command:

    gsutil ls gs://YOUR_BUCKET_NAME/
    

• Delete a file:
  • Use the command:

    gsutil rm gs://YOUR_BUCKET_NAME/FILE_NAME
    

  • Replace FILE_NAME with the name of the file you want to delete.

Step 5: Set Permissions for Your Bucket

Control who can access your data by setting permissions.

• View current permissions:
  • Use the command:

    gsutil iam get gs://YOUR_BUCKET_NAME/
    

• Add permissions:
  • Use the command:

    gsutil iam ch user:USER_EMAIL:ROLE gs://YOUR_BUCKET_NAME/
    

  • Replace USER_EMAIL with the email of the user and ROLE with the desired permission role (like roles/storage.objectViewer).

Conclusion

You have now learned how to set up cloud storage, create and manage buckets, upload files, and set permissions using the CLI and SDK. These skills are essential for effective data management in cloud environments.

Next Steps

• Explore advanced features like lifecycle management and versioning.
• Practice integrating cloud storage into your applications using the SDK.
• Review the official documentation for deeper insights and additional functionalities.