VM instance and use it to create new VM instances. Here are the general steps to achieve this:

1. Create a Snapshot:

   • Go to the Google Cloud Console.
   • Navigate to "Compute Engine" > "Disks" from the left-hand menu.
   • Find the disk attached to the VM you want to duplicate.
   • Click on the disk name.
   • In the disk details page, click "Create Snapshot" and follow the prompts to create a snapshot.

2. Create New VM Instances:

   • Go to "Compute Engine" > "Images" from the left-hand menu.
   • In the "Images" page, click "Create Image."
   • Fill in the image details, specifying the snapshot you created as the source disk.
   • Click "Create" to create the image.

3. Create New VM Instances Using the Image:

   • Go to "Compute Engine" > "VM instances" from the left-hand menu.
   • Click "Create Instance."
   • In the "Boot disk" section, click "Change" and select the "Custom images" tab.
   • Choose the image you created and complete the other instance details.
   • Click "Create" to create the new VM instance.

Repeat these steps for each additional VM instance you want to create.

Please note:

• If your VM uses a static IP address, make sure that the new instances either use different static IPs or obtain dynamic IPs.
• Adjust any configurations, such as hostname or IP-specific settings, if needed, to avoid conflicts between instances.