I'm trying to set up GUI access to a linux VM on google compute engine. I've followed the advice here:
https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/gce-discussion/tN9oZs8xWps
I can get as far as getting the instance to show up on the "My Computers" section of the CRD app, but it is grayed out.
I'm wondering if I need to mess around with firewall settings, or try a different desktop (I've been trying cinnamon). I'd appreciate any help. Thanks!
You definitely have to open the ports to connect, so you will have to use a firewall rule. Cloud Platform has an implicit deny ingress rule. It is explained in the thread you posted that also if you are using CentOS there is an additional steps to disable a firewall rule.