Exam Prep: Google Cloud Certified Cloud Digital Leader
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- Data Storage
- Security Controls
- Computing Platforms
- Google App Engine
- Artificial Intelligence
- Cloud Solutions
- Cloud Platforms
- Analytics
- Data Store
- Application Deployment
- Cloud Deployment
- Network Planning And Design
- Network Architecture
- Cloud Computing Architecture
- Cloud Hosting
- Data Storage Technologies
- Cloud Services
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There are 7 modules in this course
Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is a leading suite of cloud computing services, empowering organizations to innovate, scale, and operate with agility. The Google Cloud Digital Leader certification validates foundational cloud knowledge and the ability to articulate the business value of GCP. This certification is a crucial stepping stone for individuals aiming to demonstrate their understanding of cloud concepts and GCP's capabilities in today's digitally transforming world.
The "Exam Prep: Google Cloud Certified Cloud Digital Leader" course is meticulously designed for individuals seeking to build a robust understanding of cloud fundamentals and Google Cloud's core offerings. This course aims to provide a comprehensive overview of GCP, equipping you with the knowledge to effectively communicate the benefits and use cases of its services. Whether you are an IT professional seeking to validate your cloud acumen, a project manager involved in cloud initiatives, a business leader making strategic technology decisions, or anyone aiming to grasp the essentials of Google Cloud, this course will provide the necessary foundation. This course delivers 7:30- 8:00 hours of focused video lectures, blending conceptual explanations with key information relevant to the certification exam. The curriculum is organized into the following modules, each further divided into targeted lessons. To reinforce learning and assess comprehension, the course highlights key exam points and potential question areas, ensuring an efficient and effective preparation experience. Course Structure: Module 1: Introduction to Cloud Computing and Google Cloud Module 2: Google Cloud: Compute Essentials Module 3: Google Cloud: Storage Essentials Module 4: Google Cloud: Networking Essentials Module 5: Google Cloud: Serverless and Container Services Module 6: Google Cloud: AI/ML Fundamentals and Cloud Monitoring Module 7: Google Cloud: Security and Management Essentials This course will equip you with foundational Google Cloud knowledge, positioning you for the industry-recognized Google Cloud Digital Leader certification and demonstrating your understanding of cloud principles and GCP's potential. Enroll in our "Exam Prep: Google Cloud Digital Leader" course and accelerate your career growth in the world of data analytics.
Welcome to Week 1 of the Exam Prep: Google Cloud Digital Leader course. In this week, we will be introduced to the foundational concepts of cloud computing and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). We will explore the various cloud computing models, understand the differences between on-premises and cloud environments, and get an overview of GCP services, regions, and zones. By the end of the week, we will be able to articulate the features, uses, and benefits of Google Cloud and navigate the Google Cloud Console. We will also cover essential economic considerations like CapEx, OpEx, and the Shared Responsibility Model.
What's included
9 videos3 readings2 assignments
9 videos•Total 51 minutes
- What is Cloud Computing?•4 minutes
- What are Cloud Computing Models?•6 minutes
- On-premises vs Cloud Computing•7 minutes
- What is Google Cloud?•5 minutes
- What are Google Cloud Services, Regions and Zones?•7 minutes
- Google Cloud - Features, Uses and Benefits•6 minutes
- Getting Familiar with Google Cloud Console•5 minutes
- CapEx, OpEx and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)•7 minutes
- Google Cloud: Shared Responsibility Model•5 minutes
3 readings•Total 60 minutes
- Welcome to the Course•20 minutes
- Overview of Introduction to Cloud Computing and Google Cloud•10 minutes
- Meet and Greet•30 minutes
2 assignments•Total 60 minutes
- Fundamental Concepts of Google Cloud - Knowledge Check•30 minutes
- Introduction to Cloud Computing and Google Cloud - Assessment•30 minutes
Welcome to Week 2 of the Exam Prep: Google Cloud Digital Leader course. In this week, we will be introduced to Google Cloud's Compute Engine and various compute options. We will explore Compute Engine instances, discounts, and practical demonstrations. We will also cover virtual machine migration, Cloud GPUs, Spot VMs, and Google Cloud VMware Engine. By the end of the week, we will understand Google Cloud Batch Service and its use cases.
What's included
9 videos1 reading2 assignments
9 videos•Total 49 minutes
- GCP Compute Engine - Overview•7 minutes
- Compute Engine Discounts•6 minutes
- GCP Compute Engine - Demo•5 minutes
- Migrate to Virtual Machines•6 minutes
- Cloud GPUs Overview•5 minutes
- Spot VMs - Overview•4 minutes
- Google Cloud VMware Engine - Overview•4 minutes
- Google Cloud Batch Service - Overview•6 minutes
- Google Cloud Batch Service - Demo•6 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
- Overview of Google Cloud: Compute Essentials•10 minutes
2 assignments•Total 75 minutes
- Introduction to Compute Options - Knowledge Check•45 minutes
- Google Cloud Compute Essentials - Assessment•30 minutes
Welcome to Week 3 of the Exam Prep: Google Cloud Digital Leader course. In this week, we will be introduced to Google Cloud's storage options and data warehousing capabilities. We will explore Cloud Storage, including buckets, demos, and lifecycle management. We will also cover Persistent Disk, Filestore, and Google Cloud BigQuery. By the end of the week, we will understand the various storage solutions and BigQuery's role in data analytics.
What's included
8 videos1 reading2 assignments
8 videos•Total 48 minutes
- Cloud Storage - Overview•8 minutes
- GCP Cloud Storage Bucket - Demo•5 minutes
- Cloud Storage - Lifecycle Management•2 minutes
- Persistent Disk - Overview•6 minutes
- Mount a Persistent Disk on a VM - Demo•7 minutes
- Google Cloud Filestore - Overview•6 minutes
- Google Cloud Filestore - Demo•8 minutes
- What is Google Cloud BigQuery?•8 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
- Overview of Google Cloud Storage Essentials•10 minutes
2 assignments•Total 70 minutes
- Introduction to the Storage Options - Knowledge Check•35 minutes
- Google Cloud Storage Essentials - Assessment•35 minutes
Welcome to Week 4 of the Exam Prep: Google Cloud Digital Leader course. In this week, we will be introduced to Google Cloud's networking services. We will explore Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) concepts, creation, and firewall rules. We will also cover Cloud DNS, Google Cloud Connectivity and Network Connectivity Center, and Cloud VPN, including its setup for connecting on-premises and cloud environments. Additionally, we'll discuss Cloud CDN, Cloud Media CDN, Cloud NAT, and Network Intelligence Center. By the end of the week, we will understand how to design and implement secure and scalable networks in GCP.
What's included
14 videos1 reading2 assignments
14 videos•Total 77 minutes
- Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) - Overview•7 minutes
- Google VPC - Creating VPC and Firewall Rule•5 minutes
- Google VPC - Creating VM and Accessing it•5 minutes
- GCP Cloud DNS - Overview•7 minutes
- Google Cloud Connectivity and Network Connectivity Center - Overview•6 minutes
- Cloud VPN - Overview•6 minutes
- GCP Cloud VPN - Creating On-Prem Infrastructure•4 minutes
- GCP Cloud VPN - Creating Cloud Infrastructure and Network Setup•4 minutes
- GCP Cloud VPN - Connecting On Prem and Cloud VMs•8 minutes
- Cloud CDN Overview•3 minutes
- Cloud Media CDN - Overview•3 minutes
- Cloud NAT Service - Overview•7 minutes
- Cloud NAT Service - Demo•6 minutes
- Network Intelligence Center - Overview•6 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
- Overview of Google Cloud Networking Essentials•10 minutes
2 assignments•Total 65 minutes
- Introduction to the Networking Options - Knowledge Check•30 minutes
- Google Cloud Networking Essentials - Assessment•35 minutes
Welcome to Week 5 of the Exam Prep: Google Cloud Digital Leader course. In this week, we will be introduced to Google Cloud's application deployment and management options, along with key operational practices. We will explore Cloud Load Balancing, Google Cloud Migration strategies, DevOps and CI/CD, and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE). We will also cover Google Cloud Customer Care and various serverless compute options like App Engine, Cloud Run, and Cloud Functions, including their comparative use cases. Additionally, we'll discuss Cloud Build and Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE). By the end of the week, we will understand how to deploy, manage, and operate applications effectively on GCP.
What's included
16 videos1 reading3 assignments
16 videos•Total 82 minutes
- Cloud Load Balancing - Overview•7 minutes
- Cloud Load Balancing - Demo•3 minutes
- Google Cloud Migration and its Types•3 minutes
- DevOps and CI/CD on Google Cloud•5 minutes
- Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) in Google Cloud•5 minutes
- Google Cloud Customer Care: Support case status•5 minutes
- Google Cloud Customer Care: Support case priority•6 minutes
- GCP App Engine - Overview•5 minutes
- GCP Cloud Run - Overview•4 minutes
- Why to choose Cloud Run instead of GCP App Engine?•4 minutes
- GCP Cloud Functions - Overview•4 minutes
- Why to choose Cloud Functions over App Engine and Cloud Run?•6 minutes
- GCP Cloud Build - Overview•4 minutes
- GCP Cloud Build - Demo•7 minutes
- Google Kubernetes Engine - Overview•6 minutes
- Google Kubernetes Engine - Demo•7 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
- Overview of Google Cloud Serverless and Container Services•10 minutes
3 assignments•Total 95 minutes
- Operational Excellence - Knowledge Check•20 minutes
- Application Deployment and Management - Knowledge Check•30 minutes
- Google Cloud Serverless and Container Services - Assessment•45 minutes
Welcome to Week 6 of the Exam Prep: Google Cloud Digital Leader course. In this week, we will be introduced to Google Cloud's Operations Suite for monitoring and observability, and fundamental concepts of AI and Machine Learning. We will explore Cloud Monitoring, including uptime checks, alerts, and dashboards, and Cloud Logging with demos. We will also cover Cloud Trace and its practical applications. Additionally, we'll discuss AI/ML fundamentals, differentiating between AI and ML, types of ML problems, and Machine Learning options on Google Cloud. By the end of the week, we will understand how to monitor and observe GCP environments and gain a foundational understanding of AI/ML on the platform.
What's included
12 videos1 reading2 assignments
12 videos•Total 58 minutes
- AI and ML Fundamentals•6 minutes
- Differentiate between AI and ML•2 minutes
- Types of problems that ML can solve.•6 minutes
- Machine Learning Options on Google Cloud•7 minutes
- Google Cloud's Operations Suite - Overview•5 minutes
- Google Cloud Monitoring - Overview•4 minutes
- Cloud Monitoring - Creating an Instance and Uptime Check•4 minutes
- Cloud Monitoring - Creating Alerts, Notification and Dashboard•6 minutes
- Google Cloud Logging - Overview•5 minutes
- Google Cloud Logging - Demo•4 minutes
- Google Cloud Trace - Overview•4 minutes
- Introduction to Cloud Trace - Demo•5 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
- Overview of Google Cloud AI/ML Fundamentals and Cloud Monitoring•10 minutes
2 assignments•Total 115 minutes
- AI/ML & Monitoring Fundamentals - Knowledge Check•50 minutes
- Google Cloud AI/ML Fundamentals and Cloud Monitoring - Assessment•65 minutes
Welcome to Week 7 of the Exam Prep: Google Cloud Digital Leader course. In this week, we will be introduced to Google Cloud's security and identity management services, along with data tools. We will explore Cloud Firewall and Cloud Key Management, including encryption and decryption. We will also cover Security Command Center and Cloud IAM. Additionally, we'll discuss Google Looker, Artifact Registry, and fundamental encryption concepts. By the end of the week, we will understand how to secure GCP environments, manage identity and access, and utilize key data and artifact management tools.
What's included
11 videos3 readings2 assignments
11 videos•Total 57 minutes
- Cloud Firewall - Overview•6 minutes
- Cloud Firewall - Demo•4 minutes
- Cloud Key Management - Overview•7 minutes
- Encrypting and Decrypting data using Cloud KMS•5 minutes
- Security Command Center - Overview•5 minutes
- Security Command Center - Demo•7 minutes
- Cloud IAM - Overview•7 minutes
- Cloud IAM - Demo•7 minutes
- Google Looker•3 minutes
- Artifact Registry•3 minutes
- Encryption - Symmetric and Asymmetric•4 minutes
3 readings•Total 70 minutes
- Overview of Google Cloud Security and Management Essentials•10 minutes
- Key Takeaways of the course•30 minutes
- Course Conclusion•30 minutes
2 assignments•Total 90 minutes
- Introduction to Security & Management - Knowledge Check•45 minutes
- Google Cloud: Security and Management Essentials - Assessment•45 minutes
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