Internet connectivity
Depending on your network deployment scenario, Cloudera on GCP requires outbound internet connectivity and may additionally require inbound connectivity with public IP assignment.
The following is required, depending on whether or not you choose to use Cluster Connectivity Manager:
- With Cluster Connectivity Manager: Works with private IP address assignment and requires a NAT gateway to be provisioned. Note that NAT gateway creation will require a cloud router creation, as shown in the following screenshot:
- Without Cluster Connectivity Manager: Works with public IP address assignment and requires specific firewall rule configuration (as described in Firewall rules).
If you are planning to use Cluster Connectivity Manager, review the following GCP documentation for your reference: