Preparing for Your Professional Cloud Network Engineer Journey from Coursera

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Syllabus

Introduction

Welcome to Preparing for the Professional Cloud Network Engineer Journey.

Designing, planning, and prototyping a Google Cloud Network

Provide an overview of the Google Cloud features that Cymbal Bank will use.

Implementing a VPC

In this module, you review Cymbal Bank’s functional requirements, so you can implement their VPC network. In particular, you consider routing, GKE clusters, firewalls, and VPC service controls. You will edit your study plan to note the skills that you must develop to design and implement the VPC network.

Configuring network services

In this module, you review Cymbal Bank’s functional requirements, regarding network services, including load balancing, Cloud CDN, Cloud Armor, Cloud NAT, Cloud DNS, and packet mirroring. You will edit your study plan to note the skills that you must develop to design and implement these services.

Implementing hybrid interconnectivity

In this module, you review Cymbal Bank’s functional requirements regarding hybrid interconnectivity. In particular, you consider Cloud Interconnect, Cloud VPN, and Cloud Router. You will edit your study plan to note the skills that you must develop to implement hybrid interconnectivity.

Managing, monitoring, and optimizing network operations

In the module, you will Review Cymbal Bank’s logging and monitoring requirements. You will also consider troubleshooting and debugging, especially with regard to network traffic, latency, and connectivity. You will edit your study plan to note the skills that you must develop to design and implement logging and monitoring; perform effective troubleshooting; and manage and optimize network operations.

Your next steps

In this module, you will finish creating your study plan.

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Covers an emerging topic in cloud computing, which is in high demand in the industry

Taught by Google Cloud Training, who are recognized for their expertise in cloud networking

Develops skills and knowledge that are highly relevant to the Professional Cloud Network Engineer certification exam

Offers hands-on labs and interactive materials

Assumes learners have prior experience in Google Cloud basics and networking principles, which may be a barrier to entry for complete beginners

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 Preparing for Your Professional Cloud Network Engineer Journey with these activities:

Network Support for a Non-Profit

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Volunteering can help you with your understanding and learning when done in a professional setting like this.

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Identify a non-profit organization that needs network support
Volunteer your time to provide network support and troubleshooting

Cloud Network Engineering Workshop

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Workshops are invaluable ways to improve your learning and skills. Consider attending the workshop to enhance your learning.

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Research and identify a Cloud Network Engineering workshop
Attend the workshop and actively participate in the hands-on exercises and discussions

Network Design Peer Review

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Peer sessions are a great way to improve your understanding through collaborative learning.

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Find a peer who is also preparing for the Professional Cloud Network Engineer exam
Review each other's network designs and provide constructive feedback

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Design and Implement VPC Network

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Understanding how network functionality is structured and implemented is a great way to solidify your understanding of it during your studies.

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Review Cymbal Bank's functional requirements
Design VPC network topology
Configure routing, GKE clusters, firewalls, and VPC service controls
Test and deploy your VPC network

Advanced Network Monitoring and Logging

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Advanced network monitoring and logging capabilities are an important skill to have. Following tutorials will help you to develop those skills.

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Research advanced network monitoring and logging techniques
Follow tutorials to configure and use advanced monitoring and logging tools
Apply your new skills to a real-world network monitoring and logging scenario

Cloud Network Security Review

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Understanding how to provide network security is a critical skill to develop, this project will help you develop that understanding.

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Review Cymbal Bank's security requirements
Configure Cloud Armor, Cloud CDN, and Cloud DNS
Test and deploy your network security solution

Hybrid Interconnectivity

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Hybrid interconnectivity is an important component of network design, so getting hands on practice is a great way to solidify your understanding of it.

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Review Cymbal Bank's functional requirements
Configure Cloud Interconnect, Cloud VPN, and Cloud Router
Test and deploy your hybrid interconnection

Network Troubleshooting Guide

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Creating a guide will solidify your understanding of the troubleshooting process and help to solidify your knowledge.

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Review Cymbal Bank's logging and monitoring requirements
Develop a troubleshooting plan for network traffic, latency, and connectivity issues
Create a guide that documents your plan and includes common troubleshooting techniques

Career center

Learners who complete Preparing for Your Professional Cloud Network Engineer Journey will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Cloud Network Engineer

Cloud Network Engineers are responsible for designing, implementing, and managing cloud-based networks. In this course, you'll learn about the basics of cloud networking, including how to design and manage a Google Cloud network. It will also help you develop the skills needed to troubleshoot and resolve network issues.

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Network Security Engineer

Network Security Engineers are responsible for securing computer networks from unauthorized access and attacks. This course will provide you with a foundation in network security. You will learn about the different types of network security threats and how to mitigate them. You will also learn about the Google Cloud features used in network security.

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DevOps Engineer

DevOps engineers bridge the gap between development and operations teams to ensure that software is delivered quickly and reliably. In this course, you will learn the basics of DevOps. You will also learn about the Google Cloud features used in DevOps.

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Security Analyst

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Network Administrator

Network administrators are responsible for the day-to-day operation of computer networks. In this course, you will learn about the basics of network administration, including how to manage and troubleshoot network devices. You will also learn about the Google Cloud features used in network administration.

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Systems Engineer

Systems Engineers design, implement, and maintain complex computer systems. In this course, you will learn about the basics of systems engineering. You will also learn about the Google Cloud features used in systems engineering.

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IT Manager

IT managers plan and direct the activities of an organization's IT department. This course may be useful for someone seeking this role, as it provides an introduction to IT management concepts and technologies. It will also help the candidate develop the skills needed to plan and direct the activities of an organization's IT department.

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Machine Learning Engineer

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Network Architect

A Network Architect designs, builds, and maintains computer networks, ensuring that they meet performance, security, and reliability requirements. This course may be useful for someone seeking this role, as it covers the basics of network design, implementation, and management. It will also help the candidate learn about the Google Cloud features used in network architecture.

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Technical Program Manager

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Cloud Architect

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Data Scientist

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Software Engineer

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Chief Information Officer

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Chief Technology Officer

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