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# GCE Backend for Flannel
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+When running on Google Compute Engine, we recommend using the GCE backend which, instead of using encapsulation, manipulates IP routes to achieve maximum performance. Because of this, a separate flannel interface is not created.
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From the Developers Console, we start by creating a new network.
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Configure the network name and address range. Then add firewall rules to allow etcd traffic (tcp/2379), SSH, and ICMP.
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@@ -69,4 +71,6 @@ Check that the subnet lease acquired by each of the hosts has been added!
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</div>
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<div class="caption">GCE Routes</div>
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-It’s important to note that GCE currently [limits](https://cloud.google.com/compute/docs/resource-quotas) the number of routes per *project* to 100.
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+### Limitations
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+It’s important to note that GCE currently [limits](https://cloud.google.com/compute/docs/resource-quotas) the number of routes per *project* to 100. If you require more routes, request a quota increase or simply switch to the VXLAN backend.
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