How Do I Deploy GCP Cloud Filestore Applications Requiring File Storage?

Introduction

This guide is designed to help you deploy a Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Cloud Filestore instance using Pulumi. Cloud Filestore provides a managed network file system that can be used by your cloud applications, offering scalable and performant file storage. This guide will take you through the necessary steps to set up and configure a Cloud Filestore instance, including the creation of network resources and the Filestore instance itself.

Explanation of Resources

1. Google Provider Configuration: Essential for interacting with Google Cloud resources.
2. Google Compute Network: Establishes a network for the Filestore instance.
3. Google Compute Subnetwork: Defines a subnetwork within the created network.
4. Google Filestore Instance: Creates the actual Filestore instance, specifying the tier, capacity, network configuration, and file share details.

Step-by-Step Deployment Process

1. Set Up the Network: Begin by defining a network using the gcp.compute.Network resource. This network will host the Filestore instance.
2. Create a Subnetwork: Define a subnetwork within the network using gcp.compute.Subnetwork, specifying the IP range and region.
3. Deploy the Filestore Instance: Use the gcp.filestore.Instance resource to create the Filestore instance. Configure the instance with the desired tier, capacity, network settings, and file share information.
4. Export Configuration Details: Output the Filestore instance name and IP address for reference and further use.

import * as pulumi from "@pulumi/pulumi";
import * as gcp from "@pulumi/gcp";

// Define a network
const filestoreNetwork = new gcp.compute.Network("filestore_network", {
    name: "filestore-network",
    autoCreateSubnetworks: false,
});
// Define a subnetwork
const filestoreSubnetwork = new gcp.compute.Subnetwork("filestore_subnetwork", {
    name: "filestore-subnetwork",
    ipCidrRange: "10.0.0.0/16",
    region: "us-central1",
    network: filestoreNetwork.id,
});
// Create a GCP Filestore instance
const filestoreInstance = new gcp.filestore.Instance("filestore_instance", {
    name: "my-filestore",
    tier: "STANDARD",
    fileShares: {
        name: "my-share",
        capacityGb: 1024,
    },
    networks: [{
        network: filestoreNetwork.id,
        modes: ["MODE_IPV4"],
        reservedIpRange: "10.0.0.0/29",
    }],
});
export const filestoreInstanceName = filestoreInstance.name;
export const filestoreInstanceIpAddress = filestoreInstance.networks.apply(networks => networks[0].ipAddresses?.[0]);

Key Points

• Network Configuration: A custom VPC network and subnetwork are necessary for hosting the Filestore instance.
• Instance Setup: The Filestore instance requires specific configurations such as tier selection and capacity allocation.
• Output Details: Exporting the instance name and IP address is crucial for managing and accessing the Filestore.

Conclusion

Deploying a GCP Cloud Filestore instance involves setting up a network environment and configuring the Filestore with the appropriate settings. By following this guide, you can efficiently create a scalable and reliable file storage solution for your cloud applications. This deployment approach ensures that your applications have the necessary infrastructure to handle file storage needs effectively.