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Google Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer Certification Path Introduction (GCP DevOps Engineer Track Part 1)

A Cloud Guru, Joseph Lowery, and Matthew Ulasien

Hello! If you are interested in becoming a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) with the Google Cloud Platform (GCP), then this is the right place to start! The same goes if you are interested in passing Google’s Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer certification exam because those two things are very closely aligned. This particular course is all about starting things off. It’s all about laying the foundation for the rest of your learning journey, which will continue in the series of other courses that make up this certification path. This course will cover: * The role of DevOps Engineer/SRE: What do the terms mean and what is expected of a person who fills such a role? * The context for this role: What is the business of software development? * The scope of the certification that Google has defined: What is the outline of the exam? * How you can move forward to learn this stuff and get certified, and who are *we* (the Training Architects) who will guide you through that? I hope you’ll join us on this exciting learning journey and become a DevOps Engineer/SRE!

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Taught by Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) experts, Joseph Lowery and Matthew Ulasien
Specifically designed for those aspiring to become Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Site Reliability Engineers (SREs) or pass the Google’s Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer certification
Provides a comprehensive foundation for Google's Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer certification
Lays the groundwork for the rest of the courses in the certification path

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Learners who complete Google Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer Certification Path Introduction (GCP DevOps Engineer Track Part 1) will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
DevOps Engineer
This introductory course is an ideal entry point for those looking to become a DevOps Engineer, or for those looking to pass Google’s Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer certification exam. It lays the groundwork for future learning and imparts the foundational knowledge necessary to succeed in this field.
Site Reliability Engineer
This course is specifically geared towards preparing individuals for a career as a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) or to pass Google's Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer certification exam. It provides a comprehensive overview of the SRE role, its responsibilities, and the necessary skills and knowledge required to be successful.
DevSecOps Engineer
This course is recommended for DevSecOps Engineers who want to gain a foundation in DevOps principles and practices. The course covers topics such as security best practices for cloud deployments, and how to implement security measures within DevOps pipelines.
Cloud Architect
This course is highly relevant to Cloud Architects. Course objectives include defining this role as well as reviewing the scope and requirements for Google’s Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer certification. This course will help build a foundation for the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in this role, particularly as it relates to Google Cloud services.
Cloud Engineer
The Google Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer Certification Path Introduction course is recommended for those pursuing a career as a Cloud Engineer. This course will help you understand the fundamentals of DevOps Engineering and its application within Google Cloud Platform.
Database Administrator
This course will help Database Administrators understand the database technologies used in Google Cloud Platform. The course covers topics such as Cloud SQL, Bigtable, and Cloud Spanner.
Network Engineer
Network Engineers can benefit from this course as it provides an overview of the networking technologies used in Google Cloud Platform. The course covers topics such as virtual private clouds (VPCs), firewalls, and load balancers.
Systems Engineer
Systems Engineers will benefit from this course as it covers the fundamentals of DevOps Engineering and its application within Google Cloud Platform. The course will help you understand how to design, implement, and manage cloud-based systems.
Storage Engineer
This course will help Storage Engineers understand the storage technologies used in Google Cloud Platform. The course covers topics such as Cloud Storage, Bigtable, and Cloud SQL.
Cloud Security Engineer
This course will help Cloud Security Engineers understand the security implications of DevOps practices. The course covers topics such as security best practices for cloud deployments, and how to implement security measures within DevOps pipelines.
Software Engineer
This course is a good starting point for Software Engineers who want to gain a foundation in DevOps principles and practices. The course covers essential concepts such as continuous integration, continuous delivery, and infrastructure as code. It also provides an overview of the Google Cloud Platform.
Data Engineer
This introductory course covers topics such as continuous integration, continuous delivery, and infrastructure as code, which are essential concepts for Data Engineers. The course also provides an overview of the Google Cloud Platform.
IT Manager
IT Managers can benefit from this course as it provides an overview of DevOps principles and practices. The course covers topics such as continuous integration, continuous delivery, and infrastructure as code. It also provides an overview of the Google Cloud Platform.
Release Manager
This course is useful for Release Managers who want to learn about DevOps practices and how to implement them within their organizations. The course covers topics such as continuous integration, continuous delivery, and infrastructure as code.
Software Development Engineer
The course identifies DevOps Engineer and Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) as closely aligned roles. It highlights the software development lifecycle, and the business of software development. This course may also be useful in preparing for the Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer certification exam.

Reading list

We've selected ten books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Google Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer Certification Path Introduction (GCP DevOps Engineer Track Part 1).
Provides a comprehensive overview of the principles and practices of site reliability engineering (SRE), as implemented at Google. It covers topics such as service level objectives (SLOs), incident management, and capacity planning.
Provides a practical guide to implementing DevOps in organizations. It covers topics such as continuous integration and delivery, test-driven development, and infrastructure automation.
Novel that tells the story of a fictional IT team that implements DevOps practices. It provides a valuable overview of the benefits of DevOps and how to overcome the challenges of implementing it.
Provides a practical guide to managing servers in the cloud using infrastructure as code (IAC). It covers topics such as using Terraform, Ansible, and other IAC tools.
Provides a comprehensive overview of the core services of Google Cloud Platform (GCP). It covers topics such as compute, storage, networking, and databases.
Provides a collection of programming questions and solutions that are commonly asked in coding interviews. It covers a wide range of topics, including data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming.
Provides a practical guide to using Python for data analysis. It covers topics such as data cleaning, data manipulation, and data visualization.
Provides a comprehensive overview of design patterns. It covers topics such as creational, structural, and behavioral patterns.

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