This course introduces the essential Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services related to compute, storage, and networking. Participants will learn the fundamentals of setting up and managing cloud infrastructure with a focus on core services such as Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), and more. It is designed to help beginners become familiar with the tools needed to develop, deploy, and maintain cloud-based applications and services on GCP.

Prerequisites

Participants should have:

• Basic understanding of cloud computing concepts.
• Familiarity with networking, storage, and compute concepts.
• A general understanding of IT infrastructure management.
• No prior GCP experience is required, but familiarity with basic web applications and cloud services is beneficial.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
   1.1 Overview of Google Cloud
   1.2 GCP’s Core Services
   1.3 GCP Console and Cloud SDK Overview
2. GCP Compute Services
   2.1 Introduction to Compute Engine
   2.2 Configuring Virtual Machines (VMs)
   2.3 Autoscaling and Load Balancing in Compute Engine
   2.4 Serverless Computing with Google Cloud Functions
   2.5 Google Kubernetes Engine for Container Management
3. GCP Storage Solutions
   3.1 Introduction to Cloud Storage(Ref: )
   3.2 Managing Data with Google Cloud Storage Buckets
   3.3 Persistent Disk and File Storage
   3.4 Using Cloud SQL for Relational Databases
   3.5 Overview of Bigtable and Firestore for NoSQL Databases
4. Networking in Google Cloud
   4.1 Understanding Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)
   4.2 Configuring Subnets, Routes, and Firewall Rules
   4.3 Load Balancing and Content Delivery Network (CDN)
   4.4 Configuring Hybrid Cloud Networking with Cloud Interconnect
   4.5 Cloud DNS for Managing Domain Names
5. Managing Cloud Resources
   5.1 Using Google Cloud Console for Resource Management
   5.2 Managing Resources with Cloud SDK and gcloud
   5.3 Resource Hierarchy and Identity Access Management (IAM)
6. Security Best Practices in GCP
   6.1 Configuring IAM and Roles(Ref: Data Engineering with Google Cloud Platform(GCP): Building Scalable Pipelines )
   6.2 Protecting Data with Encryption
   6.3 Security Best Practices for Compute and Storage
7. Monitoring and Logging in GCP
   7.1 Introduction to Google Cloud Monitoring
   7.2 Setting up Logging with Cloud Logging
   7.3 Integrating Cloud Monitoring and Cloud Logging for Insights
8. Cost Management and Optimization
   8.1 Understanding GCP Pricing and Billing
   8.2 Managing Cloud Costs with Budgets and Alerts
   8.3 Optimizing Resource Usage to Reduce Costs
9. Hands-On Lab: Deploying Compute and Storage Resources
   9.1 Setting Up and Configuring Virtual Machines
   9.2 Creating and Managing Cloud Storage Buckets
   9.3 Setting Up Networking and Security Configurations
10. Advanced Topics and Use Cases
    10.1 Setting Up Hybrid and Multi-Cloud Architectures
    10.2 Real-World Use Cases in Compute, Storage, and Networking
    10.3 Best Practices for Cloud Infrastructure Deployment

Conclusion

Google Cloud Platform Essentials equips participants with the core knowledge needed to manage GCP’s compute, storage, and networking services effectively. By covering essential topics like VM management, cloud storage configuration, and networking, this course prepares learners to build, deploy, and optimize applications in the cloud. With hands-on labs and real-world use cases, participants will be well-positioned to harness the full potential of GCP and support their organization’s cloud strategy.

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