# Create Google Cloud access nodes for primary and standby scale manager nodes

You must have a Linux access node (server) with Virtual Agent package installed that manages only auto-scaling. You can use an existing access node; however, it is recommended that this access node must be dedicated exclusively for auto-scaling and not manage any other data protection operations. This access node is used as the scale manager node in the scaling configuration. You may also create another access node and use it as standby scale manager node when the primary scale manager node is offline.

### Requirements

- Linux host

- Network access to Google Cloud APIs

- Permissions to deploy compute resources in your Google Cloud project

### Procedure

1. From the Command Center navigation pane, go to Manage > Infrastructure > Servers.

2. Click Add server, and specify host name and credentials, and then choose OS type as Linux.

3. Select Virtual Server from the package list.

4. Select a backup plan, confirm the installation path, and then enable Reboot if required.

5. Click Install, and then refresh the Servers page.

Note

Ensure that the scale manager access node is always up and running.

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