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Essential Google Cloud Infrastructure: Foundation

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Course Summary

Learn how to design, deploy and manage infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) with this foundation course. Gain hands-on experience with GCP services and tools.

Key Learning Points

Understand GCP infrastructure components and architecture.
Learn how to deploy and manage GCP infrastructure.
Gain experience with GCP services and tools.

Learning Outcomes

Understand the components and architecture of GCP infrastructure.
Deploy and manage GCP infrastructure using GCP services and tools.
Gain hands-on experience with GCP infrastructure and cloud architecture.

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Basic knowledge of cloud computing
Familiarity with command-line tools and Linux operating system

Course Difficulty Level

Beginner

Course Format

Online self-paced course
Hands-on labs and exercises
Video lectures and quizzes

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Description

This accelerated on-demand course introduces participants to the comprehensive and flexible infrastructure and platform services provided by Google Cloud with a focus on Compute Engine. Through a combination of video lectures, demos, and hands-on labs, participants explore and deploy solution elements, including infrastructure components such as networks, virtual machines and applications services. You will learn how to use the Google Cloud through the console and Cloud Shell. You'll also learn about the role of a cloud architect, approaches to infrastructure design, and virtual networking configuration with Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Projects, Networks, Subnetworks, IP addresses, Routes, and Firewall rules.

Prerequisites: To get the most out of this course, participants should have: • Completed Google Cloud Fundamentals: Core Infrastructure or have equivalent experience • Basic proficiency with command-line tools and Linux operating system environments • Systems Operations experience including deploying and managing applications, either on-premises or in a public cloud environment >>> By enrolling in this course you agree to the Qwiklabs Terms of Service as set out in the FAQ and located at: https://qwiklabs.com/terms_of_service <<<

Knowledge

Learn about Google Cloud and how to interact with the Google Cloud Console and Cloud Shell.
Create VPC networks and other networking objects.
Understand virtual machines
Create virtual machines using Compute Engine.

Outline

Introduction
Course Introduction
Welcome to Essential Cloud Infrastructure: Foundation

Module 1: Introduction to Google Cloud
Module Overview
Using Google Cloud
Lab Intro: Console and Cloud Shell
Getting Started with Google Cloud Platform and Qwiklabs
Lab Review: Console and Cloud Shell
Lab Intro: Infrastructure Preview
Lab Review: Infrastructure Preview
Demo: Projects
Module Review
Module Quiz

Module 2: Virtual Networks
Module Overview
Virtual Private Cloud
Projects, networks, and subnetworks
Demo: Expand a Subnet
IP addresses
Demo: Internal and external IP
Mapping IP addresses
Routes and firewall rules
Pricing
Lab Intro: VPC Networking
Lab Review: VPC Networking
Common network designs
Lab Intro: Implement Private Google Access and Cloud NAT
Lab Review: Implement Private Google Access and Cloud NAT
Module Review
IP addresses for default domains
Module Quiz

Module 3: Virtual Machines
Module Overview
Compute Engine
Demo: Create a VM
VM access and lifecycle
Lab Intro: Creating virtual machines
Lab Review: Creating virtual machines
Compute options
Compute pricing
Special compute configurations
Images
Disk options
Common Compute Engine actions
Lab Intro: Working with Virtual Machines
Lab Review: Working with Virtual Machines
Module Review
Course Review
Next Course: Essential Cloud Infrastructure: Core Services
Module Quiz

Summary of User Reviews

Discover how to build and manage infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) with this comprehensive course. Users have praised the course for its practical approach and hands-on labs that provide a real-world experience.

Pros from User Reviews

Great course for beginners new to GCP
Excellent hands-on labs that provide a real-world experience
Practical approach that helps learners understand how to build and manage GCP infrastructure
Clear and concise explanations that are easy to follow

Cons from User Reviews

Some users found the course to be too basic and lacking in advanced topics
A few users experienced technical difficulties with the labs
The course could benefit from more real-world examples and case studies
Some users found the pace of the course to be too slow
A few users found the course to be too expensive

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