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To prepare Google Cloud permissions and storage, choose one of the following
options:
Recommended: Appliance Cloud Setup Application. Within
the Google Cloud Console, you activate Google Cloud Shell and download a
small application. The application prompts you for values and configures
Google Cloud permissions and storage. Then you send relevant data to the
Transfer Appliance Team.
Step-by-step configuration.
You use either the Google Cloud console or a command line prompt to configure
your Google Cloud permissions and storage. You apply all necessary changes
and send relevant data to the Transfer Appliance Team.
Service account quick reference
The following service accounts and roles are required. They are configured
during the setup process.
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