Reliable Google Cloud Infrastructure: Design and Process from Coursera

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Syllabus

Introduction

Welcome to the Reliable Google Cloud Infrastructure: Design and Process course. Learn about the course structure and it's content.

Defining Services

In this module, you will learn to describe users of a system in terms of the roles and personas they take. You will learn how to measure success using Key performance indicators (KPIs) and you will examine service level objectives (SLOs), service level indicators (SLIs), and service level agreements (SLAs).

Microservice Design and Architecture

In this module, we introduce application architecture and microservice design.

DevOps Automation

This module introduces DevOps automation, a key factor in achieving consistency, reliability, and speed of deployment.

Choosing Storage Solutions

In this module, we discuss Google Cloud storage and data solutions and how to select the most suitable one to meet your business and technical requirements.

Google Cloud and Hybrid Network Architecture

In this module, we discuss Google Cloud network architectures, including hybrid architectures.

Deploying Applications to Google Cloud

In this module, we discuss the different options of deploying applications to Google Cloud. Google Cloud offers many possible deployment platforms, and the choice is not always immediately obvious.

Designing Reliable Systems

In this module, we talk about how to design reliable systems.

Security

In this module, we cover security. Google has been operating securely in the cloud for 20 years. There is a strong belief that security empowers innovation. The approach of the cloud architect should be that security should be put first; everything else will follow from this.

Maintenance and Monitoring

In this final module of this course, we cover application maintenance and monitoring.

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Develops technical skills in choosing storage solutions on Google Cloud, which is a sought-after skill within the industry

Build experience in deploying applications to Google Cloud, making you more competitive in the job market

Explores security principles and practices on Google Cloud, a highly relevant topic in the tech industry

Assumes hands-on experience with Google Compute Engine or Google Kubernetes Engine, making it most suitable for experienced learners

Requires familiarity with DevOps automation, which may be a barrier for beginners

May not be suitable for complete beginners in cloud computing or those without experience in Google Cloud

Reviews summary

Well-received design and process course

Learners say this course is largely positive and offers engaging assignments, practical labs, and real-world examples to help students design and architect reliable Google Cloud Infrastructure solutions. The course is well-structured and provides a comprehensive overview of design and process concepts. However, some students have reported difficult exams and issues with lab completion.

Course covers a wide range of topics related to designing and architecting Google Cloud solutions, including best practices, case studies, and industry trends.

"This course is very concise and very informative. I had a great learning experience taking this course."

"This course was a great learning experience from the App Logging Server Design Case Study to the GCP instructors and the flow of the material to wrap up the Design Lifecycle Process."

"Excellent course, very in depth, it really drives home the importance and the spirit of the design part of cloud architecting .It teaches the best practices to use to garantie SRE."

Instructors are knowledgeable and experienced, providing valuable insights and real-world examples.

"One of the best courses. So experienced instructors giving real world examples, scenarios. Great learning and overall a wonder experience."

"I really appreciated the approach in this course of simulating a design and process engagement as a way of bringing concepts to life."

"This is the Best course of the entire specialization where we are not just taught the concepts of cloud computing, but actually giving us insights on how to analyze a task and a client need and give custom solution based on it and all... This is a Perfect thing."

Labs are well-designed and provide real-world experience in architecting Google Cloud solutions.

"Great labs and workbook for design own solution with explanations."

"Excellent material, level of detail, delivery, quality and la applications for practice."

"Very very well structured course to grapple with Google Cloud concepts and hands on labs and to prepare for associate google cloud engineer paper"

A few students have encountered problems completing labs, such as outdated content or technical difficulties.

"Kubernetes assignment can't be marked as completed and hence my certification is incomplete."

"There are some discrepancies in the steps given to the console and some labs did not get updated with score even after performing steps correctly as verified by Qwiklabs support team."

Some students have reported finding the exams challenging and time-consuming.

"The last lab 2 labs for monitoring has issued."

"Everything is fine, just only the sounds of the video is soft."

"The experience with the labas could be improved a lot."

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 Reliable Google Cloud Infrastructure: Design and Process with these activities:

Review Networking Concepts

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Refresh your knowledge of networking concepts, including IP addressing, subnet masks, and routing, to better understand Google Cloud network architectures.

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Review online resources on basic networking concepts.
Take practice quizzes to test your understanding.

Attend a Google Cloud Workshop

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Attend a Google Cloud workshop to enhance your practical skills and gain hands-on experience with Google Cloud technologies.

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Find a Google Cloud workshop relevant to your interests.
Register and attend the workshop.
Participate actively and ask questions.

Google Cloud Security Documentation

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Review the Google Cloud Security documentation to enhance your understanding of security best practices and ensure a secure infrastructure.

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Navigate to the Google Cloud Security documentation.
Review the documentation on security concepts and best practices.
Identify specific security measures applicable to your Google Cloud deployments.

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Design and Implement Microservices

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Complete hands-on exercises to design and implement microservices, reinforcing your understanding of their benefits and implementation strategies.

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Create a microservices architecture diagram.
Implement a microservice using a framework such as Spring Boot or Node.js.
Configure microservices for communication and fault tolerance.

Design a Sample Infrastructure for a Real-world Application

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Design an infrastructure architecture for a real-world application, considering factors like scalability, availability, and cost-effectiveness.

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Identify the requirements and constraints of the application.
Create a detailed diagram of the proposed infrastructure architecture.
Estimate the cost of implementing the architecture.

Google Cloud Monitoring and Logging

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Follow tutorials on Google Cloud Monitoring and Logging to learn how to monitor and troubleshoot your Google Cloud deployments effectively.

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Configure and enable Google Cloud Monitoring and Logging for your projects.
Create custom dashboards to visualize and analyze system metrics.
Set up alerts to notify you of potential issues.

参加 Google Cloud Certifications

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Build a strong foundation by participating in Google Cloud certifications, demonstrating your knowledge and preparing you for real-world scenarios.

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Identify relevant Google Cloud certifications.
Prepare for the certification exam.
Take the certification exam.

Career center

Learners who complete Reliable Google Cloud Infrastructure: Design and Process will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Cloud Architect

Cloud Architects conceptualize and build secure, reliable, scalable, and maintainable cloud-based solutions. This course helps build a foundation for a Cloud Architect by educating on how to design systems that are reliable, secure, and efficient. Graduates of this course can leverage their knowledge to advance their careers in cloud architecture, in the process building a stable foundation in cloud design best practices.

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Site Reliability Engineer

Site Reliability Engineers ensure system reliability and uptime by designing, implementing, and maintaining systems and processes. This course covers DevOps automation, which is a key practice for Site Reliability Engineers. By understanding how to automate processes, Site Reliability Engineers can improve efficiency and reliability.

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DevOps Engineer

DevOps Engineers automate and streamline processes between development and operations. This course teaches automation and monitoring, which are essential skills for a DevOps Engineer. By understanding how to automate processes, DevOps Engineers can improve efficiency and reliability.

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Cloud Security Engineer

Cloud Security Engineers design and implement security measures for cloud-based systems. This course covers security best practices, such as encryption, access control, and threat detection. By understanding security best practices, Cloud Security Engineers can design and implement secure cloud-based solutions.

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Data Engineer

Data Engineers design and implement data management solutions. This course covers storage solutions, such as Google Cloud Storage and BigQuery. By understanding storage solutions, Data Engineers can design and implement efficient and effective data management solutions.

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Solutions Architect

Solutions Architects design and implement technical solutions to meet business requirements. This course covers design patterns and best practices for building reliable and efficient Google Cloud solutions. By understanding design patterns and best practices, Solutions Architects can design and implement solutions that meet business requirements.

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Network Architect

Network Architects design and implement network solutions. This course covers Google Cloud network architectures, including hybrid architectures. By understanding Google Cloud network architectures, Network Architects can design and implement network solutions that are reliable and efficient.

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Software Engineer, Cloud

Software Engineers, Cloud design and develop software applications for cloud-based systems. This course covers microservice design and architecture, which is essential for Software Engineers, Cloud. By understanding microservice design and architecture, they can design and develop software applications that are reliable and efficient.

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Cloud Operations Engineer

Cloud Operations Engineers manage and maintain cloud-based systems. This course covers maintenance and monitoring, which are key tasks for Cloud Operations Engineers. By understanding maintenance and monitoring, Cloud Operations Engineers can effectively manage and maintain cloud-based systems.

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Data Architect

Data Architects design and implement data architectures for organizations. This course covers storage solutions, such as Google Cloud Storage and BigQuery. By understanding storage solutions, Data Architects can design and implement data architectures that are efficient and effective.

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Database Administrator

Database Administrators manage and maintain databases. This course covers storage solutions, such as Google Cloud Storage and BigQuery. By understanding storage solutions, Database Administrators can effectively manage and maintain databases.

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Security Analyst

Security Analysts investigate and resolve security threats and vulnerabilities. This course covers security best practices, such as encryption, access control, and threat detection. By understanding security best practices, Security Analysts can effectively investigate and resolve security threats and vulnerabilities.

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Information Security Analyst

Information Security Analysts design and implement security measures for information systems. This course covers security best practices, such as encryption, access control, and threat detection. By understanding security best practices, Information Security Analysts can design and implement effective security measures for information systems.

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Cloud Security Analyst

Cloud Security Analysts investigate and resolve security threats and vulnerabilities in cloud-based systems. This course covers security best practices, such as encryption, access control, and threat detection. By understanding security best practices, Cloud Security Analysts can effectively investigate and resolve security threats and vulnerabilities.

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Network Security Engineer

Network Security Engineers design and implement security measures for computer networks. This course covers security best practices, such as encryption, access control, and threat detection. By understanding security best practices, Network Security Engineers can effectively design and implement security measures for computer networks.

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