May 1, 2024
Updated June 3, 2025
23 minute read
An Introduction to Google Compute Engine
Google Compute Engine (GCE) is an Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) offering that provides virtual machines (VMs) hosted on Google's global infrastructure. Think of it as a way to rent computing power and storage from Google's data centers, allowing you to run your applications and workloads without needing to manage physical servers. This service is a core component of the Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and is comparable to services like Amazon EC2 and Azure Virtual Machines. For those new to cloud computing, GCE essentially gives you access to powerful, customizable virtual computers in the cloud.
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Reading list
We've selected two 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 Compute Engine.
Covers all aspects of creating and managing Google Compute Engine virtual machines.
This guidebook by a Google engineer provides a comprehensive overview of using GCP for machine learning, including Compute Engine.
For more information about how these books relate to this course, visit:
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