Google Cloud Platform Basics and Management Training Course
Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is a suite of cloud computing services provided by Google. It offers a range of cloud-based services that allow organisations to build, deploy, and scale applications, websites, and services. GCP is designed to support complex computing, storage, data analytics, machine learning, networking, and application development needs.
This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level IT professionals who wish to manage and operate the Google Cloud Platform.
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Understand the core services and infrastructure of GCP.
- Learn how to manage networks and virtual machines.
- Understand and apply general security best practices in GCP.
- Explore Kubernetes and container management in GCP.
- Learn about storage options and how to configure them.
- Deploy and configure databases on GCP.
Format of the Course
- Interactive lecture and discussion.
- Plenty of exercises and practice.
- Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.
Course Customisation Options
- To request a customised training for this course, please contact us to arrange.
Course Outline
Introduction to Google Cloud Platform
- Overview of GCP services and global infrastructure
- Introduction to GCP Console and Cloud Shell
- Identity and Access Management (IAM) basics
- Setting up a GCP project and exploring GCP Console
Networking and Virtual Machines
- Understanding VPCs, subnets, and network topologies
- Configuring firewall rules and network peering
- Creating and managing virtual machines (Compute Engine)
- Deploying and connecting virtual machines
Security Fundamentals and Kubernetes
- GCP security model and best practices
- Implementing roles and permissions
- Introduction to Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) and containerisation concepts
- Deploying a containerised application on GKE
- Setting up GKE and deploying a sample containerised app
Storage Solutions in GCP
- Overview of GCP storage options: Cloud Storage, Persistent Disks, and Filestore
- Setting up and managing buckets and storage classes
- Comparing use cases for different storage solutions
- Configuring and managing storage solutions
Databases and Platform Management
- Introduction to database options on GCP
- Deploying and configuring Cloud SQL and Firestore
- Monitoring and maintaining database performance
- Overview of GCP monitoring tools for platform management
- Deploying a database and configuring monitoring
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Basic knowledge of cloud concepts
- Familiarity with command-line tools and basic networking concepts
Audience
- IT professionals
- Cloud administrators
- System administrators
Open Training Courses require 5+ participants.
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It was a really good training course, well prepared and explained by the trainer with great hands on experience on GCP.
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Course - Google Cloud Platform Basics and Management
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