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Google Cloud Foundations

  • Understanding what Google Cloud Platform is and how its main services are structured.
  • Core cloud concepts including regions, zones, projects, and resource hierarchy.
  • Navigating the Google Cloud Console, using Cloud Shell, and utilizing gcloud command-line tools.
  • Exploring common use cases and shared responsibility models in cloud environments.

Compute and Application Deployment

  • An overview of Compute Engine, App Engine, and Cloud Run.
  • Selecting the appropriate compute option for various workload types.
  • Creating and managing virtual machines.
  • Deploying a simple application on Google Cloud.

Networking, Storage, and Databases

  • Fundamentals of Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), including subnets, firewall rules, and connectivity basics.
  • Cloud Storage classes and practical storage use cases.
  • An overview of Cloud SQL, Firestore, and BigQuery.
  • Selecting the right storage and database services based on application requirements.

Containers and Kubernetes Basics

  • Understanding container fundamentals and container-based deployment models.
  • An introduction to Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) and its core components.
  • Running containerized applications on Google Cloud.
  • Determining when to use containers versus virtual machines or serverless services.

Security, Monitoring, and Operations

  • Identity and Access Management (IAM), service accounts, and basic access control practices.
  • Monitoring, logging, and alerting strategies for operational visibility.
  • Understanding cost awareness, quotas, and governance considerations.
  • An introduction to infrastructure automation and ensuring deployment consistency.

Architecture and Best Practices

  • Designing for scalability, reliability, security, and cost control.
  • Applying practical architecture patterns for common cloud solutions.
  • Reviewing operational best practices across core Google Cloud services.
  • Summary, hands-on review, and next steps.

Requirements

  • A foundational understanding of IT infrastructure, applications, and networking concepts.
  • Familiarity with web-based management tools and basic command-line operations.
  • No prior programming experience is necessary.

Target Audience

  • IT professionals new to the Google Cloud Platform.
  • Developers, system administrators, and DevOps engineers seeking a practical groundwork.
  • Technical managers, architects, and cloud project stakeholders involved in cloud adoption initiatives.
 24 Hours

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