Question 19

How to check if the Cloud SQL instance has the necessary permissions to access the GCS bucket?

To check if your Cloud SQL instance has the necessary permissions to access a Google Cloud Storage (GCS) bucket, you need to ensure that the service account associated with your Cloud SQL instance has the appropriate IAM roles. Here’s how you can do that:

Step 1: Identify the Service Account

1. Go to the Google Cloud Console: Google Cloud Console
2. Navigate to Cloud SQL: In the left sidebar, go to SQL.
3. Select Your Instance: Click on the instance you want to check.
4. View Instance Details: In the instance details page, look for the Service account section. This will show you the service account that your Cloud SQL instance is using.

Step 2: Check IAM Permissions

1. Go to IAM & Admin: In the left sidebar, navigate to IAM & Admin > IAM.
2. Find the Service Account: Look for the service account identified in the previous step. It will typically have a format like [email protected].
3. Check Roles: Ensure that the service account has the Storage Object Viewer role or a more permissive role that includes access to the GCS bucket. This role allows the service account to read objects in the bucket.

Step 3: Grant Permissions (if necessary)

If the service account does not have the necessary permissions, you can grant them:

1. In the IAM page, click on the Edit (pencil) icon next to the service account.
2. Add Role: Click on Add another role and select Storage Object Viewer from the list.
3. Save Changes: Click Save to apply the changes.

Step 4: Verify Bucket Permissions

You can also check the permissions directly on the GCS bucket:

1. Go to Cloud Storage: In the left sidebar, navigate to Storage > Browser.
2. Select Your Bucket: Click on the bucket you want to check.
3. Go to Permissions: Click on the Permissions tab to see the list of members and their roles.
4. Ensure the Service Account is Listed: Make sure the service account has the necessary roles listed.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can verify and ensure that your Cloud SQL instance has the necessary permissions to access the GCS bucket. If you encounter any issues, double-check the roles assigned to the service account and the permissions on the GCS bucket.