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This page guides you through how to install and configure the gdcloud CLI for managing object storage when working with Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) air-gapped appliance projects. It covers how to download, install, and configure the necessary components and settings essential for effectively using storage buckets and objects in this isolated environment.
This page is for audiences such as IT admins within the infrastructure operator group or developers within the application operator group who are looking to provision and manage object storage buckets for projects within GDC air-gapped environments.
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