Using GCE
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These how-to guides relate to launching and using Ubuntu-based GCE instances. They include instructions for performing different sets of tasks.

Launching different types of instances:

* :doc:`Find images <find-ubuntu-images>`
* :doc:`Create instances <create-different-instance-types>`
* :doc:`Launch a desktop <launch-ubuntu-desktop>`

Creating golden images and customised containers:

* :doc:`Build a Pro golden image <build-ubuntu-pro-golden-image>`
* :doc:`Create customised docker containers <create-customised-docker-container>`

Performing upgrades:

* :doc:`Upgrade to Pro <upgrade-in-place-from-lts-to-pro>`
* :doc:`Enable Pro features <enable-pro-features>`
* :doc:`Upgrade from Focal to Jammy <upgrade-from-focal-to-jammy>`

Administrative operations:

* :doc:`Set hostname <set-hostname-using-cloudinit>`

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   Find images <find-ubuntu-images>
   Create instances <create-different-instance-types>
   Launch a desktop <launch-ubuntu-desktop>
   Build a Pro golden image <build-ubuntu-pro-golden-image>
   Create customised docker containers <create-customised-docker-container>
   Upgrade to Pro <upgrade-in-place-from-lts-to-pro>
   Enable Pro features <enable-pro-features>   
   Upgrade from Focal to Jammy <upgrade-from-focal-to-jammy>
   Set hostname <set-hostname-using-cloudinit>