Welcome to a guide tailored for those who are navigating the journey of using the Cloud Operations Sandbox, even though the project has officially ceased operations as of August 2024. While the project is no longer supported, you can still explore its functionalities through the Online Boutique application and other resources provided by Google Cloud.
Getting Started with Cloud Ops
The last version of the Cloud Operations Sandbox, tagged as 0.9.4, lacks features for Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) recipes, but you can still make use of its functionalities by deploying the Online Boutique microservice demo application.
Deployment Steps to Launch the Sandbox
- Navigate to the Google Cloud Console.
- Press the launch button below to start an interactive tutorial.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to deploy the Sandbox environment.
[](https://console.cloud.google.com?cloudshell_git_repo=https%3A%2F%2Fgithub.com%2Fgooglecloudplatform%2Fcloud-ops-sandbox&cloudshell_git_branch=0.9.4&cloudshell_tutorial=docs/walkthrough.md)Bear in mind that deploying the Sandbox provisions a Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) cluster, which may incur billing costs depending on your usage. Make sure to monitor your resources accordingly!
Understanding Resources and Alternatives
If you’re eager to dive into observability in Google Cloud, consider exploring alternatives such as:
Troubleshooting Common Issues
While working with the Cloud Operations Sandbox, you might encounter some issues. Here are a few troubleshooting ideas:
- Billing Concerns: If you are unsure about potential charges, double-check the resources your GKE cluster is utilizing in the Google Cloud Console.
- Deployment Errors: Ensure that all prerequisites are in place, such as Google Cloud SDK and permissions to create resources in the project.
- Access Issues: If you run into access problems, verify your IAM roles and policies to ensure that you have sufficient privileges.
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Conclusion
Though the Cloud Operations Sandbox project has reached its end, it still offers useful avenues for experimentation. You can leverage the Online Boutique for microservice demonstrations or explore third-party applications like OpenTelemetry. Ground yourself in Google Cloud’s rich resources to keep your exploration alive.
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