Description

Introduction of Networking in Google Cloud Platform

Google Cloud Platform (GCP) provides powerful tools for building and managing networking infrastructure in the cloud. Understanding advanced networking concepts within GCP is crucial for designing secure, scalable, and high-performance cloud solutions. This course focuses on advanced networking topics such as VPC (Virtual Private Cloud) configuration, hybrid cloud architecture, load balancing, security, and automation within GCP.

Prerequisites

Before beginning this course, participants should have:

• Basic understanding of cloud computing and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Familiarity with networking concepts such as IP addressing, subnets, DNS, and routing.
• Experience with GCP’s basic networking services, including Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) and firewalls.
• Basic knowledge of Google Cloud Console and command-line tools.
• Familiarity with basic cloud security principles.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Advanced Networking in Google Cloud Platform
   1.1 Overview of GCP Networking Services
   1.2 Key Benefits of GCP Networking
   1.3 GCP Networking Components: VPC, Subnets, and Regions
   1.4 Networking Concepts for Cloud Architecture
   1.5 Setting Up Your GCP Environment for Advanced Networking
2. Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Deep Dive
   2.1 VPC Overview and Architecture(Ref: Google Cloud Platform for Database Management: Cloud SQL and Spanner)
   2.2 Designing and Configuring VPC Networks
   2.3 Managing Subnets and IP Addressing
   2.4 VPC Peering and Shared VPCs
   2.5 Setting Up Private Google Access
3. Hybrid Cloud Networking with Google Cloud
   3.1 Understanding Hybrid Cloud Networking
   3.2 Interconnecting On-Premises Data Centers and GCP
   3.3 VPN and Interconnect Options in GCP
   3.4 Configuring Cloud VPN for Secure Connectivity
   3.5 Managing Hybrid Cloud Traffic with Cloud Router
4. Google Cloud Load Balancing
   4.1 Introduction to Load Balancing in GCP
   4.2 Global vs. Regional Load Balancing
   4.3 Setting Up HTTP(S), TCP/UDP, and Internal Load Balancers
   4.4 Autoscaling and Load Balancing
   4.5 Optimizing Load Balancer Performance
5. Network Security and Best Practices
   5.1 Overview of GCP Network Security Features
   5.2 Configuring Firewalls and Security Policies
   5.3 Private Google Access and Cloud Identity-Aware Proxy (IAP)
   5.4 Using Cloud Armor for DDoS Protection
   5.5 Best Practices for Securing Network Traffic in GCP
6. Advanced Routing and Traffic Management
   6.1 Introduction to Routing in GCP
   6.2 Configuring Custom Routes and Network Tags
   6.3 Setting Up Dynamic Routing with Cloud Router
   6.4 Traffic Distribution with Global and Regional Traffic Directors
   6.5 Managing Network Traffic Across Multiple Regions
7. Service Mesh and Network Automation
   7.1 Introduction to Service Mesh in GCP
   7.2 Using Google Cloud’s Anthos Service Mesh
   7.3 Automating Networking Tasks with Terraform and Deployment Manager
   7.4 Network Automation Best Practices
   7.5 Integrating Service Mesh with GCP Networking
8. Advanced Monitoring and Troubleshooting for Networking
   8.1 Overview of GCP Monitoring Tools
   8.2 Using Stackdriver for Network Monitoring
   8.3 Configuring Alerts and Logs for Network Events
   8.4 Troubleshooting VPC, Load Balancer, and Hybrid Cloud Issues
   8.5 Network Diagnostics with GCP Tools
9. Scaling Networking in Google Cloud
   9.1 Strategies for Scaling VPCs in GCP
   9.2 Configuring Autoscaling for Load Balancers and Compute Instances
   9.3 Managing Traffic Flow in Large-Scale Networks
   9.4 Multi-Region Networking and Cloud Interconnect
   9.5 Optimizing Network Costs at Scale
10. Case Studies and Real-World Applications
    10.1 Hybrid Cloud Architecture Case Study
    10.2 Designing Scalable Networks for High-Traffic Applications
    10.3 Securing Cloud Applications with Advanced Networking
    10.4 Best Practices for Optimizing Network Performance in GCP

Conclusion

Upon completing this course, participants will have a deep understanding of Google Cloud Platform’s advanced networking capabilities, allowing them to design and manage scalable, secure, and high-performance networks in the cloud. You will be able to leverage advanced networking services such as VPC peering, hybrid cloud interconnects, load balancing, and security features to build robust cloud infrastructures. This knowledge will enable you to optimize network performance, ensure security, and manage costs efficiently in GCP’s networking ecosystem.

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