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You are troubleshooting a connection issue with a newly deployed Cloud SQL instance on Google Cloud. While investigating the Cloud SQL Proxy logs, you see the message Error 403: Access Not Configured. What should you do?
Suggested Answer: A
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32 comments · newest first
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Oliva
11 months ago
Not sure about that, but I thought the API was enabled by default?
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Laurel
11 months ago
I had a similar issue, and it was just a typo in the instance name.
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Adela
11 months ago
Wait, is the external IP really necessary?
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Tiera
11 months ago
I think enabling the Cloud SQL Admin API is crucial too.
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Isreal
12 months ago
Definitely check the service account permissions first!
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Ernest
12 months ago
I vaguely remember that using the correct IP address is crucial, but I’m not sure if it applies here. Should I go with option D?
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Ceola
1 year ago
I feel like I should double-check the instance connection name in app.yaml, but I can't recall if that would cause a 403 error.
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Lacey
1 year ago
I think enabling the Cloud SQL Admin API could be important too. I’ve seen similar questions where API access was the issue.
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Lonna
1 year ago
I remember something about checking permissions, so maybe option B is the right choice? But I'm not entirely sure if that's the only thing to look at.
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Jeniffer
1 year ago
Ah, the public IP address interface - that's an interesting one. I'll make sure to consider that as a potential cause of the problem.
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Bernadine
1 year ago
Enabling the Cloud SQL Admin API seems like a good next step if the permissions check doesn't resolve the issue. I'll make sure to note that down.
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Daniel
1 year ago
This looks like a pretty straightforward troubleshooting question. I'd start by checking the app.yaml file for any issues with the instance connection name.
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Val
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I think I'll need to review the permissions required for the Cloud SQL Proxy to connect to the instance.
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Hyun
1 year ago
Ugh, I'm not sure about this one. I'll have to guess and hope for the best.
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Glendora
1 year ago
Ah, the age-old question: 'Do I have the right permissions to access this?' Gotta love the Cloud SQL life. B is the answer, no doubt.
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Corazon
1 year ago
As a wise man once said, 'With great power, comes great responsibility.' Looks like you need the right permissions to handle this Cloud SQL instance. B is the way to go.
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Maynard
1 year ago
D sounds like a weird one. Using an external IP address for a Cloud SQL instance? That's got to be a red herring. I'm going with B, permissions are key for this kind of setup.
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Royal
1 year ago
C) Enable the Cloud SQL Admin API.
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Mayra
1 year ago
A) Check the app.yaml value cloud_sql_instances for a misspelled or incorrect instance connection name.
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Jillian
1 year ago
B) Check whether your service account has cloudsql.instances.connect permission.
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Ryan
1 year ago
I'd go with C. Enabling the Cloud SQL Admin API seems like the obvious choice here. Why else would they mention it in the options?
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Melina
1 year ago
C) Enable the Cloud SQL Admin API.
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Regenia
1 year ago
B) Check whether your service account has cloudsql.instances.connect permission.
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Elenore
1 year ago
A) Check the app.yaml value cloud_sql_instances for a misspelled or incorrect instance connection name.
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Geoffrey
2 years ago
I also think we should check the service account permissions to see if it has cloudsql.instances.connect permission.
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Deandrea
2 years ago
I agree with Precious. It's important to make sure the instance connection name is correct.
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Stephaine
2 years ago
The correct answer is B. You need to ensure your service account has the necessary permission to connect to the Cloud SQL instance. Checking the instance connection name or enabling the API are good troubleshooting steps, but the root issue is likely a permission problem.
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Bernadine
1 year ago
That should solve the Error 403: Access Not Configured message.
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Rose
1 year ago
Make sure to verify that your service account has cloudsql.instances.connect permission.
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Denny
1 year ago
Yes, you should check whether your service account has the right permission.
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Marg
1 year ago
I think the issue might be with the service account permission.
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Precious
2 years ago
I think we should check the app.yaml value for any misspelled instance connection name.