Google Cloud DevOps Fundamentals from Coursera

In the "Google Cloud DevOps Fundamentals" course, you will immerse yourself in the world of DevOps, starting from its principles and benefits to the hands-on application of these concepts in the Google Cloud Platform (GCP) environment. This course is meticulously structured into two key modules that guide you through a journey from understanding DevOps to managing DevOps pipelines effectively.

In Module 1: "This module acts as a stepping stone into the world of DevOps and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Here, you'll become familiar with the fundamental principles and benefits of DevOps, understand the DevOps lifecycle, and learn about the array of DevOps services provided by GCP.

As we move further into the module, you'll be guided through the process of setting up a development environment on GCP, using Cloud Source Repositories for version control, and handling Continuous Integration with Cloud Build. We wrap up the module by discussing how to containerize and deploy applications using Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) and Google Cloud Deployment Manager."

Module 2: "In this module, we delve into the practical aspect of configuring and managing Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines using Cloud Build. You'll learn about automating testing and quality assurance processes and managing different deployment strategies on GKE. We then shift our focus to release orchestration and management using Cloud Run and Cloud Functions.

In the latter part of this module, you'll be introduced to effective techniques for monitoring, logging, and error handling with Stackdriver. The module concludes with a deep dive into the best practices for implementing DevOps on GCP, along with real-world case studies to help you understand how these practices are put into action".

This course is perfect for developers, system operators, or any IT professionals who are interested in understanding DevOps in the Google Cloud ecosystem, looking to implement DevOps practices in their workflows, or seeking to enhance their existing knowledge and skills in GCP and DevOps. Prior knowledge of GCP is not mandatory but a basic understanding of DevOps concepts would be beneficial.

Join us in this learning journey and empower yourself with the competencies required to build, deploy, monitor, and optimize applications using Google Cloud's DevOps services. By the end of this course, you'll have a solid grasp of DevOps fundamentals and how to implement them using Google Cloud tools and services.

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Syllabus

Google Cloud DevOps Fundamentals

This module acts as a stepping stone into the world of DevOps and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Here, you'll become familiar with the fundamental principles and benefits of DevOps, understand the DevOps lifecycle, and learn about the array of DevOps services provided by GCP. As we move further into the module, you'll be guided through the process of setting up a development environment on GCP, using Cloud Source Repositories for version control, and handling Continuous Integration with Cloud Build. We wrap up the module by discussing how to containerize and deploy applications using Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) and Google Cloud Deployment Manager.

Configuring and Managing Pipelines

In this module, we delve into the practical aspect of configuring and managing Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines using Cloud Build. You'll learn about automating testing and quality assurance processes and managing different deployment strategies on GKE. We then shift our focus to release orchestration and management using Cloud Run and Cloud Functions. In the latter part of this module, you'll be introduced to effective techniques for monitoring, logging, and error handling with Stackdriver. The module concludes with a deep dive into the best practices for implementing DevOps on GCP, along with real-world case studies to help you understand how these practices are put into action.

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Develops skills and knowledge that are highly relevant in an academic setting

Examines topics that are highly relevant to industry

Builds a strong foundation for beginners

Strengthens an existing foundation for intermediate learners

Taught by Board Infinity, who are recognized for their work in DevOps

Taught by instructors who are recognized for their work in Google Cloud Platform

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 Google Cloud DevOps Fundamentals with these activities:

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Strengthen your understanding of software development concepts to enhance your ability to apply DevOps practices effectively.

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Review programming concepts and data structures
Practice writing clean and maintainable code
Understand design patterns and their application
Test your code and debug errors

Review Google Cloud Platform Fundamentals

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Refresh your knowledge of Google Cloud Platform services to ensure a solid foundation for applying DevOps practices.

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Review the Google Cloud Platform documentation
Complete the Google Cloud Platform Fundamentals Quest
Explore the Google Cloud Platform Console

Connect with Google Cloud Experts

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Accelerate your learning by connecting with experienced Google Cloud professionals who can provide guidance and support.

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Attend Google Cloud events and meetups
Join online communities and forums
Reach out to Google Cloud experts directly via social media or email

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Familiarize yourself with industry best practices in SRE and apply them to your DevOps practices for building, deploying, and managing cloud-based applications.

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Read the book chapters 1-3
Take notes on key concepts and best practices
Identify areas where you can apply these practices to your current or future projects

Explore DevOps Best Practices from Google

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Expand your knowledge of DevOps best practices by following official Google Cloud tutorials and documentation.

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Visit the Google Cloud DevOps documentation
Complete the recommended tutorials and codelabs
Apply the best practices to your own DevOps projects

Practice CI/CD Automation with Cloud Build

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Solidify your understanding of CI/CD automation in GCP by working through hands-on exercises and tutorials.

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Set up a Cloud Build project and environment
Create a sample application and configure a CI/CD pipeline
Trigger builds manually and automatically
Troubleshoot and debug build failures

Create a DevOps Case Study Presentation

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Reinforce your understanding of DevOps principles and practices by documenting a real-world case study of a successful DevOps implementation.

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Identify a DevOps case study that you're interested in
Research the case study and gather information on the DevOps practices used
Create a presentation that outlines the DevOps practices, benefits, and challenges
Present your case study to your peers or colleagues

Build a DevOps Portfolio Project

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Gain hands-on experience and build a portfolio of real-world DevOps skills by working on a personal project.

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Define the scope and goals of your project
Design and implement a DevOps pipeline
Develop and deploy your application on Google Cloud
Present your project to potential employers or clients

Career center

Learners who complete Google Cloud DevOps Fundamentals will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

DevOps Engineer

A DevOps Engineer is someone who helps bridge the gap between development and operations teams. They work to automate and streamline the software development process, and they ensure that applications are deployed and managed efficiently. This course can help you become a DevOps Engineer by teaching you the fundamentals of DevOps, as well as how to use Google Cloud Platform (GCP) tools and services to implement DevOps practices.

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Site Reliability Engineer

A Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) is responsible for the reliability and performance of a company's website or application. They work to ensure that the website or application is always up and running, and they quickly resolve any issues that arise. This course can help you become an SRE by teaching you the fundamentals of DevOps, as well as how to use GCP tools and services to implement DevOps practices.

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Cloud Engineer

A Cloud Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, and management of cloud computing solutions. They work to ensure that cloud-based applications are reliable, scalable, and secure. This course can help you become a Cloud Engineer by teaching you the fundamentals of DevOps, as well as how to use GCP tools and services to implement DevOps practices.

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Software Engineer

A Software Engineer is responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of software applications. They work to ensure that software applications are reliable, efficient, and meet the needs of users. This course can help you become a Software Engineer by teaching you the fundamentals of DevOps, as well as how to use GCP tools and services to implement DevOps practices.

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Systems Engineer

A Systems Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of computer systems. They work to ensure that computer systems are reliable, efficient, and meet the needs of users. This course can help you become a Systems Engineer by teaching you the fundamentals of DevOps, as well as how to use GCP tools and services to implement DevOps practices.

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Network Engineer

A Network Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of computer networks. They work to ensure that computer networks are reliable, efficient, and meet the needs of users. This course may be helpful for you if you want to become a Network Engineer, as it will teach you the fundamentals of DevOps and how to use GCP tools and services to implement DevOps practices.

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Database Administrator

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Security Engineer

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Data Engineer

A Data Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of data pipelines. They work to ensure that data pipelines are reliable, efficient, and meet the needs of users. This course may be helpful for you if you want to become a Data Engineer, as it will teach you the fundamentals of DevOps and how to use GCP tools and services to implement DevOps practices.

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DevOps Manager

A DevOps Manager is responsible for the planning, implementation, and management of DevOps initiatives. They work to ensure that DevOps practices are adopted and implemented effectively throughout an organization. This course can help you become a DevOps Manager by teaching you the fundamentals of DevOps, as well as how to use GCP tools and services to implement DevOps practices.

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IT Manager

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Product Manager

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Project Manager

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Business Analyst

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Technical Writer

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