Welcome to Week 1. This week, we’ll begin with an introduction to Google Cloud Platform (GCP). You'll learn how to navigate the Google Cloud Console and understand how GCP organizes resources. Next, we’ll explore the various compute services available in GCP, helping you know which service to use based on workload type. We’ll dive into Compute Engine, GCP’s IaaS offering, and walk through provisioning virtual machines with a hands-on demo. You’ll also get an overview of Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) for container orchestration, Cloud Run for deploying containerized applications without managing servers, and Cloud Functions for lightweight, event-driven workloads. Additionally, we’ll introduce App Engine, GCP’s fully managed platform for scalable web apps. By the end of this module, you’ll have a solid foundation in GCP compute services and be able to choose the right tool for various deployment scenarios, from VMs to serverless functions.

Welcome to Week 2. This week, we’ll focus on networking in Google Cloud, starting with an overview of Virtual Private Cloud (VPC). You’ll learn how to create VPCs, configure firewall rules, and launch virtual machines (VMs) within these networks. We’ll explore key networking services such as VPC peering, which allows communication across different VPCs. Next, we’ll introduce Network Topology, a visual tool to monitor and understand your network layout and traffic flow. You’ll get insights into Partner Interconnect for connecting on-premises infrastructure to GCP. We'll also cover Cloud Load Balancing, including a hands-on demo to showcase how to distribute traffic across multiple backend instances for improved performance and availability. In addition, we’ll dive into Cloud DNS, Routes, and Firewall rules that govern network traffic. You’ll also learn about Cloud CDN for content delivery acceleration and Autoscaler, which automatically adjusts the number of VM instances in response to traffic. By the end of this module, you’ll have a solid grasp of how to build, secure, scale, and monitor a robust network infrastructure in GCP.