Course Outline

Introduction to Google Cloud Platform

  • Overview of GCP and its global infrastructure
  • Understanding cloud computing models
  • Navigating the Google Cloud Console and Cloud Shell

Compute Services and Virtual Machines

  • Creating and managing virtual machines (VMs) with Compute Engine
  • Configuring persistent disks and snapshots
  • Working with custom images and startup scripts

Storage and Databases

  • Understanding Cloud Storage options (Standard, Nearline, Coldline, and Archive)
  • Managing Cloud SQL and Cloud Spanner databases
  • Using Firestore and Bigtable for NoSQL data storage

Networking and Load Balancing

  • Setting up Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) networks
  • Managing firewall rules and interconnects
  • Implementing Cloud Load Balancing and Cloud CDN

Security and Identity Management

  • Managing IAM roles and policies
  • Configuring security best practices in GCP
  • Implementing identity-aware proxy and cloud security tools

Deploying and Managing Applications

  • Deploying applications with Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)
  • Using App Engine for serverless deployments
  • Automating deployments with Cloud Build and Terraform

Monitoring and Logging

  • Setting up Cloud Monitoring for performance tracking
  • Using Cloud Logging for system analysis
  • Configuring alerts and dashboards

Automation and Troubleshooting

  • Using Cloud Deployment Manager for infrastructure automation
  • Troubleshooting common issues in GCP
  • Leveraging Cloud Support and documentation

Exam Preparation and Practice Tests

  • Understanding the Google Certified Associate Cloud Engineer exam structure
  • Reviewing key exam topics and objectives
  • Practicing with sample questions and mock exams

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • Basic understanding of cloud computing concepts
  • Experience with Linux command-line interface
  • Familiarity with networking and system administration fundamentals

Audience

  • IT professionals seeking Google Cloud certification
  • Cloud engineers and administrators working with GCP
  • Developers and system operators looking to enhance their cloud skills
 35 Hours

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