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This course is part of GCP Professional Architect Specialization
Instructor: LearnKartS
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A basic understanding of cloud computing concepts and familiarity with GCP's interface and core services are required.
Recommended experience
Intermediate level
A basic understanding of cloud computing concepts and familiarity with GCP's interface and core services are required.
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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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:
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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. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
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