> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://learn.canceridc.dev/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://learn.canceridc.dev/cookbook/virtual-machines.md).

# Compute engine

This section contains various recipes that might be useful in utilizing GCP Compute Engine (GCE).

You are also encouraged to review the slides in the following presentation that provides an introduction into GCE, and shares some best practices the its usage.

> W. Longabaugh. *Introduction to Google Cloud Platform*. Presented at MICCAI 2021. ([slides in Google Slides](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1HNZ34xkZCXt6WRDcEtmAUGNq5TM0xzPaK7sojKJfoBc/edit?usp=sharing))