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Welcome to the Overview of Google Cloud course. In this course, we will go over basic services and design of the Google Cloud Platform. You will learn: * Fault Tolerance and High Availability within GCP * What Is a VPC within GCP? * Serverless Services * Databases in GCP * Deployment Tools * Developing in Google Cloud * Compute for VMs * Smart Analytics * Cloud Storage and More! If you have some basic cloud knowledge and want to know more about the Google Cloud Service Provider then this is the course for you!

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Designed for learners with a basic understanding of cloud computing who want to delve into Google Cloud Platform
Covers core Google Cloud Platform services such as fault tolerance, high availability, virtual private clouds, serverless services, databases, deployment tools, compute for virtual machines, smart analytics, and cloud storage
Provides a solid foundation for understanding the Google Cloud Platform
Taught by instructors with experience in Google Cloud Platform

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Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Overview of Google Cloud with these activities:
Review the Google Cloud basics
Review the basic concepts of Cloud Computing, its history and players in the market. You can focus this review on Google Cloud.
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  • Read a recent overview article on Google Cloud
  • Watch a video tutorial on the basics of Cloud Computing
  • Create a free Google Cloud account and explore the console
Practice creating and configuring a Google Cloud project
Practice creating and configuring a Google Cloud project. This will help you understand the basic structure of Google Cloud and how to manage your projects.
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  • Create a new Google Cloud project
  • Configure the project settings, such as the project name, description, and labels
  • Enable billing for the project
Follow a tutorial on deploying a simple web application to Google Cloud
Follow a tutorial on deploying a simple web application to Google Cloud. This will help you understand the process of deploying applications to Google Cloud and how to use Google Cloud tools to manage your applications.
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  • Find a tutorial on deploying a web application to Google Cloud
  • Follow the tutorial steps to deploy your web application
  • Test your web application to make sure it is working properly
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Create a blog post or article about your experience with Google Cloud
Create a blog post or article about your experience with Google Cloud. This will help you to solidify your understanding of Google Cloud and to share your knowledge with others.
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  • Write about your experience using Google Cloud, including the challenges you faced and the solutions you found
  • Publish your blog post or article on a public platform
  • Share your blog post or article with your friends and colleagues
Mentor a new Google Cloud user
Mentor a new Google Cloud user. This will help you to deepen your understanding of Google Cloud and to develop your leadership and communication skills.
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  • Find a new Google Cloud user who is looking for a mentor
  • Meet with your mentee regularly to answer their questions and provide guidance
  • Help your mentee to develop their skills and knowledge of Google Cloud

Career center

Learners who complete Overview of Google Cloud will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
IT Manager
An IT Manager plans, implements, and manages an organization's information technology systems. This course may be useful for someone pursuing a career as an IT Manager, as it covers basic services and design of the Google Cloud Platform, as well as management concepts such as fault tolerance and high availability.
Senior Systems Administrator
A Senior Systems Administrator manages and maintains an organization's computer systems and networks. This course may be useful for someone pursuing a career as a Senior Systems Administrator, as it covers basic services and design of the Google Cloud Platform, as well as management concepts such as fault tolerance and high availability.
Cloud Security Engineer
A Cloud Security Engineer designs and implements security controls for cloud computing systems. This course may be useful for someone pursuing a career as a Cloud Security Engineer, as it covers basic services and design of the Google Cloud Platform, as well as security concepts such as fault tolerance and high availability.
Security Engineer
A Security Engineer designs and implements security controls for an organization's computer networks and systems. This course may be useful for someone pursuing a career as a Security Engineer, as it covers basic services and design of the Google Cloud Platform, as well as security concepts such as fault tolerance and high availability.
Cloud Engineer
A Cloud Engineer designs, builds, maintains, and secures cloud computing systems. This course may be useful for someone pursuing a career as a Cloud Engineer, as it covers basic services and design of the Google Cloud Platform.
Cloud Architect
A Cloud Architect designs, builds, and manages cloud computing systems. This course may be useful for someone pursuing a career as a Cloud Architect, as it covers basic services and design of the Google Cloud Platform.
Software Architect
A Software Architect designs and develops software systems. This course may be useful for someone pursuing a career as a Software Architect, as it covers basic services and design of the Google Cloud Platform.
Data Analyst
A Data Analyst collects, analyzes, and interprets data to help organizations make informed decisions. This course may be useful for someone pursuing a career as a Data Analyst, as it covers databases in GCP and smart analytics.
Data Engineer
A Data Engineer designs, builds, and maintains data pipelines. This course may be useful for someone pursuing a career as a Data Engineer, as it covers databases in GCP and smart analytics.
DevOps Engineer
A DevOps Engineer collaborates with developers and operations teams to ensure that software is built, tested, and deployed efficiently. This course may be useful for someone pursuing a career as a DevOps Engineer, as it covers deployment tools and developing in Google Cloud.
Network Administrator
A Network Administrator manages and maintains an organization's computer networks. This course may be useful for someone pursuing a career as a Network Administrator, as it covers what is a VPC within GCP.
Software Developer
A Software Developer designs and develops software applications. This course may be useful for someone pursuing a career as a Software Developer, as it covers compute for VMs, deploying in Google Cloud, and developing in Google Cloud.
Full-Stack Developer
A Full-Stack Developer designs and develops both the front-end and back-end of websites and applications. This course may be useful for someone pursuing a career as a Full-Stack Developer, as it covers compute for VMs, deploying in Google Cloud, and databases in GCP.
Front-End Developer
A Front-End Developer designs and develops the user interface of websites and applications. This course may be useful for someone pursuing a career as a Front-End Developer, as it covers compute for VMs and deploying in Google Cloud.
Business Systems Analyst
A Business Systems Analyst studies business requirements and then determines, designs, and implements solutions for business processes. This course on Google Cloud may be useful for a Business Systems Analyst who is tasked with planning, designing, and managing a company's cloud computing infrastructure.

Reading list

We've selected six 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 Overview of Google Cloud.
Provides a comprehensive overview of the Google Cloud Platform for DevOps professionals, including detailed instructions and examples for using the platform's DevOps tools.
Provides a comprehensive overview of Terraform, an open-source infrastructure-as-code tool, with a focus on using Terraform with the Google Cloud Platform.
Provides a comprehensive overview of cloud computing concepts, technologies, and architectures, including a detailed discussion of the Google Cloud Platform.
Explores architectural patterns for building and deploying cloud-native applications. While it covers a broad range of cloud providers, it offers valuable insights for GCP developers.
Provides a deep dive into the principles and patterns used to design and build scalable, reliable, and efficient data-intensive applications.
Provides a comprehensive guide to Google Cloud Platform, covering a wide range of services and offering in-depth technical explanations

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