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4 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Gain skills in setting up, configuring, and automating virtual machine instances on Google Compute Engine (GCE).

  • Understanding of various load balancing methods and implementation of GCP load balancers for optimal network traffic management.

  • Learn Google Cloud Storage (GCS), including bucket creation, data uploading, storage class types, and lifecycle management.

  • Gain hands-on experience with persistent disks, instance templates, managed instance groups, and autoscaling.

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There are 2 modules in this course

Welcome to the GCP Computing and Storage Services course!

This course provides an in-depth exploration of Google Cloud Platform's (GCP) computing and storage services, designed to help you effectively manage, deploy, and scale applications using GCP infrastructure. Learners should have a basic understanding of cloud computing concepts and familiarity with GCP's interface and core services. Prior experience with cloud platforms and knowledge of fundamental IT concepts are recommended. By the end of this course, you will: - Understand the core computing services offered by GCP, including Compute Engine, Kubernetes Engine, and App Engine. - Learn how to deploy, manage, and scale applications using GCP's computing services. - Explore GCP's storage solutions, including Cloud Storage, Persistent Disks, and Cloud SQL. - Compare and contrast different storage options to determine the best fit for various use cases. - Gain insights into best practices for security, cost management, and performance optimization in GCP. - Apply practical skills through hands-on labs and real-world scenarios to reinforce learning and build confidence in using GCP services. The course includes engaging videos, practical assessments, and hands-on demos that will enrich your learning experience and ensure a thorough understanding of GCP's computing and storage services. Disclaimer: This course is not affiliated with or endorsed by Google Cloud. ‘Google Cloud’ and ‘GCP’ are trademarks of Google LLC.

This module covers the setup and management of virtual machine instances, including machine types, instance templates, storage, images, preemptible instances, load balancing, pricing, and architectural considerations on the Google Cloud Platform. By the end, learners will master deploying, managing, and optimizing cloud infrastructure.

What's included

35 videos4 readings10 assignments

35 videos•Total 103 minutes
  • Virtual Machine Instances•4 minutes
  • DEMO: Set up VMs •10 minutes
  • GCE Machine Types•5 minutes
  • Instance Template•1 minute
  • DEMO: Create a VM Instance Using Instance Template•3 minutes
  • DEMO: Create a VM Using Startup Script•2 minutes
  • Compute Engine - Storage Options•4 minutes
  • DEMO: Work with Persistent Disk•8 minutes
  • Local SSD•2 minutes
  • Snapshots•2 minutes
  • Filestore•1 minute
  • Storage -Use Cases•2 minutes
  • Machine Images•2 minutes
  • Preemptible Instances•2 minutes
  • Sole-Tenant Nodes•2 minutes
  • Shielded VM•1 minute
  • Instance Groups•4 minutes
  • DEMO: Create and Work with MIG•6 minutes
  • Autoscaling•2 minutes
  • Virtual Manager•1 minute
  • Load Balancing•4 minutes
  • Types of Load Balancing•5 minutes
  • GCP Load Balancers•2 minutes
  • Internal HHTP(S) and External HTTP(S) Load Balancing•4 minutes
  • DEMO: Create a HTTP(S) Load Balancer•5 minutes
  • Internal TCP UDP SSL Proxy and TCP Proxy Load Balancing•3 minutes
  • Components of Load Balancer•2 minutes
  • VM Instance Pricing•4 minutes
  • Architecting GCE- Introduction•2 minutes
  • Architecting Scalability•2 minutes
  • Architecting Live Migration•3 minutes
  • Architecting for Graphic-Intensive•1 minute
  • Architecting for Performance•1 minute
  • Architecting for Security•1 minute
  • Architecting for Resilience•2 minutes
4 readings•Total 15 minutes
  • Introduction and Syllabus•2 minutes
  • Static IP Address in GCP•3 minutes
  • Pros and Cons of Preemptible Instances•5 minutes
  • GCP Live Migration Tools•5 minutes
10 assignments•Total 60 minutes
  • Compute Engine Proficiency•10 minutes
  • Google Cloud Storage •4 minutes
  • Virtual Machine Instances •4 minutes
  • Filestores and Storage•4 minutes
  • Machine Image and Sole-Tenant Nodes•4 minutes
  • Autoscaling Instance Groups •4 minutes
  • Load Balancing•6 minutes
  • Performance Impact of Load Balancing •8 minutes
  • Foundational principles of Architecting GCE •8 minutes
  • GCE Architecture•8 minutes

This module covers a comprehensive range of topics related to managing virtual machine instances. By the end, learners will gain practical skills in creating, configuring, and optimizing virtual machine instances and associated resources, enabling them to architect the Google Cloud Platform with a focus on efficiency and reliability.

What's included

10 videos2 readings4 assignments

10 videos•Total 45 minutes
  • Google Cloud Storage (GCS)•4 minutes
  • GCS Structure Objects and Buckets•5 minutes
  • DEMO: Create Bucket and Upload Data•9 minutes
  • Working with GCS Using Gsutil CLI Commands•5 minutes
  • GCS Class Types•7 minutes
  • Google Cloud Storage Pricing•3 minutes
  • Object Lifecycle Management•6 minutes
  • DEMO: Configure Lifecycle Rule on a Bucket•2 minutes
  • Migrating Data with Transfer Appliance•4 minutes
  • Cloud Storage Scenarios•2 minutes
2 readings•Total 5 minutes
  • GCS Commands•3 minutes
  • Course Synopsis •2 minutes
4 assignments•Total 28 minutes
  • Google Cloud Storage (GCS) and Services•12 minutes
  • Structure of Google Cloud Storage•4 minutes
  • Data Organization in Google Cloud Storage•6 minutes
  • GCS Class Types•6 minutes

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Frequently asked questions

This course is ideal for cloud architects, infrastructure professionals, and anyone involved in managing cloud-based workloads who wants to gain expertise in GCP's compute and storage offerings.

Yes, a basic understanding of cloud computing concepts and familiarity with GCP's interface and core services are required, which are covered in the first course " Cloud Computing and GCP Fundamentals" belonging to "GCP Professional Architect" specialization.

You will learn to create autoscaling instance groups, compare Compute Engine storage options, implement load balancing, architect GCE solutions, and utilize GCS class types effectively.

Yes, a course completion certificate is allocated upon completing all graded assignments and quizzes present in the " GCP Computing and Storage Services" course.

To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

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