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Deploying Ubuntu Server in the Cloud: A Look at Hetzner and Google Cloud

4 February 2026bpd · ubuntu

Get Your Ubuntu Server Online in Minutes

All major cloud providers offer Ubuntu Server as a standard option, making it incredibly easy to deploy a public-facing server. The ‘Ubuntu System Administration Guide’ walks through the process on two popular providers, Hetzner and Google Cloud, showing how similar the core concepts are.

The Cloud Deployment Process

While the interfaces differ, the steps are generally the same:

  1. Choose a Location and Size: Select a datacenter region and the server specifications (CPU, RAM, and disk space) that fit your needs and budget.
  2. Select the OS Image: Choose your desired version of Ubuntu Server from a list of available images.
  3. Add Your SSH Key: This is the most important step for security. Instead of setting a root password, you will paste your public SSH key into the provider’s dashboard. This ensures that only you, with your corresponding private key, can log in to the newly created server.
  4. Deploy: Click the ‘Create Server’ button, and within a minute or two, your new Ubuntu Server will be online with a public IP address, ready for you to connect via SSH.

This post is based from content of the book Ubuntu System adminstration guide. And the book can be found here https://www.amazon.com/stores/Mattias-Hemmingsson/author/B0FF5CQX13