Duration: 5 days – 35 hrs
Overview
The Introduction to Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Architecture Training Course is designed to provide participants with a solid foundation in the principles and practices of architecting solutions on GCP. This course covers the core services, tools, and best practices needed to design, build, and manage scalable and secure applications on the Google Cloud Platform. Through a mix of theoretical instruction and hands-on labs, participants will gain practical experience and insights into using GCP effectively.
Objectives
• Understand GCP Fundamentals: Learn the basic concepts and components of Google Cloud Platform, including its global infrastructure and core services.
• Explore Core GCP Services: Gain knowledge of essential GCP services such as Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, BigQuery, and Cloud Networking.
• Design Scalable Architectures: Learn best practices for designing scalable, high-performance, and resilient architectures on GCP.
• Implement Security Best Practices: Understand how to secure GCP resources using Identity and Access Management (IAM), encryption, and network security.
• Cost Management and Optimization: Learn strategies for managing and optimizing costs on GCP.
• Hands-On Experience: Participate in labs and exercises to apply the concepts learned and gain practical experience with GCP services.
Audience
• Aspiring GCP Solutions Architects: Individuals aiming to start a career as a Google Cloud Platform Solutions Architect.
• IT Professionals and Engineers: Those working in IT who want to gain foundational knowledge of GCP and cloud architecture.
• System Administrators: IT administrators looking to transition from on-premises infrastructure to cloud-based solutions.
• Developers: Software developers seeking to understand how to deploy and manage applications on the GCP platform.
• Network Engineers: Professionals focused on networking who want to learn about GCP’s networking services and capabilities.
• Database Administrators: DBAs interested in managing and optimizing databases in the cloud.
• Project Managers: Managers overseeing cloud projects who need to understand GCP services and architecture.
• IT Consultants: Consultants advising clients on cloud adoption and architecture who need to understand GCP fundamentals.
• Recent Graduates: Individuals who have recently completed a degree in IT, computer science, or related fields and want to gain practical cloud skills.
• Tech Enthusiasts: Anyone with a general interest in learning about Google Cloud Platform and its applications in modern IT environments.
Prerequisites
• Basic IT Knowledge: Understanding of fundamental IT concepts and terminology.
• Familiarity with Cloud Computing: General awareness of cloud computing principles and benefits.
• Basic Networking Knowledge: Basic understanding of networking concepts and protocols.
• No Prior GCP Experience Required: The course is designed for beginners with no previous GCP experience.
Course Content
Basic Course: Introduction to GCP Architecture
Section 1: Introduction to Cloud Architecture
• Understanding Cloud Computing: Basic concepts and benefits of cloud computing on GCP.
• Introduction to GCP: Overview of GCP services related to computing, storage, networking, and security.
Section 2: Core GCP Services
• Compute Engine Basics: Introduction to VMs and basic configurations.
• Cloud Storage Fundamentals: Understanding object, file, and block storage options.
• Basic Networking: Setting up VPCs, and subnets, and understanding GCP’s global network.
Section 3: Basic Security and Compliance
• Fundamental Security Practices: Basic identity and access management (IAM), roles, and permissions.
• Compliance Overview: Understanding the importance of compliance in the cloud.
Section 4: Managing GCP Environments
• Using GCP Console and Cloud SDK: Basic navigation and simple commands.
• Introduction to Billing and Cost Management: Understanding costs, budgets, and alerts.
Section 5: Hands-On Labs and Simple Case Studies
• Deploying a Simple Web Application: Using App Engine or Compute Engine.
• Basic Data Movement: Importing data into Cloud Storage.
