gcloud compute instances start web-server --zone us-central1-a

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gcloud compute instances start web-server --zone us-central1-a

Start a stopped VM instance

Boots a previously stopped instance back up, restoring its disks and IP configuration. Billing for the instance only runs while it is in the RUNNING state. Pair with gcloud compute instances stop for simple on/off cost control.
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