Instance groups to configure auto-scaling for Virtual IPS Sensors

Log in to the Google Cloud and select Compute Engine.

In the left panel, under Instance groups , select Instance groups and click create instance group.

Select New managed instance group and enter the following details:

1. Name: Define the name of your instance group.

   Tip

   The instance name must begin with a letter. It can contain only lowercase letters and hyphens (-) as special characters.

2. Instance template - Select the required instance template from the drop-down.

Go to Location and select the required Region and Zone from the drop-down.

Navigate to the Autoscaling section and enter the following details:

1. Autoscaling mode: Define the required mode from the drop-down.

2. Minimum number of instances: Define the minimum number of instances from the drop-down.

3. Maximum number of instances: Define the maximum number of instances from the drop-down.

Go to the Autoscaling signals and define the required signal type.

Tip

Trellix recommends using Network In Total for network speeds up to 1 Gbps.

Go to the VM instance lifecycle section and configure the following Autohealing parameters:

1. Healthcheck: Select the required healthcheck from the drop-down.

2. Initial delay: Enter 900 seconds in the initial delay field.

3. On failed health check: Select the required action from the drop-down.

Click Create.