Google Cloud Basics

Google Cloud Basics

• define which items define cloud computing
• recognize how cloud computing can provide business advantages
• define what public clouds are and when they should be used
• define what private clouds are and when they should be used
• define what community clouds are and when they should be used
• define what hybrid clouds are and when they should be used
• describe SaaS cloud services
• describe IaaS cloud services
• describe PaaS cloud services
• describe DRaaS cloud services

Discover the characteristics that define cloud computing. Explore cloud types such as public and community, and also common cloud service models.

CLI Cloud Resource Management

CLI Cloud Resource Management

• describe how gcloud is used to managed cloud resources
• take a snapshot using gcloud
• deploy a VM using gcloud
• use gcloud to delete a virtual machine instance
• use gcloud to manage DNS
• use gcloud to manage firewall settings
• use gsutil to create a cloud storage bucket
• use gsutil to copy data into a bucket
• use gsutil to manage storage ACLs

The gcloud and gsutil CLI tools can be used to deploy and manage Google Cloud resources and automate repetitive administrative tasks. Explore these Google Cloud tools.

Google Cloud Data Storage

Google Cloud Data Storage

• recognize Google Cloud storage options
• configure a Google Cloud storage bucket
• populate a storage bucket with data
• migrate AWS cloud data to Google Cloud
• list the steps involved in transferring large volumes of data to Google Cloud
• describe VM instance disk options
• configure VM instance disks
• describe characteristics of SQL and NoSQL databases
• use the GUI to deploy Google Cloud MySQL
• identify data lifecycle phases
• configure data retention settings

Cloud storage is easily and rapidly provisioned in Google Cloud. In this module storage types are discussed along with methods of getting data into the cloud.

Google Cloud Design

Google Cloud Design

• define how business continuity relates to Google Cloud
• define recovery time objective (RTO) and recovery point objective (RPO)
• recognize when to use HA configurations
• recognize when load balancing should be used
• plan for the use of Google Cloud backup and archiving solutions
• identify Google Cloud network components required by your organization
• identify Google Cloud storage components required by your organization
• identify Google Cloud virtual machines required by your organization
• determine which cloud migration strategy best fits a given scenario

Explore cloud design considerations related to storage, networking, and virtual machines, as well as high availability, load balancing, and cloud migration options.

Cloud Identity Management

Cloud Identity Management

• describe how user identities are used in the Google Cloud
• describe how on-premises Active Directory links up with a Google Cloud domain
• configure Google Cloud IAM users
• describe how MFA enhances security
• enable multifactor authentication for a single user
• enable Cloud Identity for centralized user and group management
• enable multifactor authentication for Cloud Identity users
• identify how storage ACLs are managed
• set storage ACLs to meet business needs

Discover how to create and manage Google Cloud users and groups with Identity and Access Management.

Google Cloud Network Components

Google Cloud Network Components

• list Google Cloud network components
• explain the role that VPCs play in a cloud deployment
• use the web GUI to manage Google Cloud services
• deploy a Google cloud VPC with an automatic mode subnet
• deploy a Google cloud VPC with a manual mode subnet
• set aside an unchanging public IPv4 address for a VM instance
• set aside an unchanging public IPv6 address for a VM instance
• link two Google Cloud VPCs together
• use the Google Cloud console to add a new subnet
• explain how Google Cloud firewall rules are processed
• create the appropriate firewall rules to allow or deny network traffic

Cloud networking borrows from traditional on-premises network configurations. Explore and configure Google Cloud network components.

Google Cloud Programmatic Access

Google Cloud Programmatic Access

• describe how Google APIs and the SDK allow programmatic access
• install Google Cloud SDK components on a Windows computer
• list examples of how the Google Cloud Shell allows command line access to resource management
• use Google Cloud Shell to show VM instances
• describe the PowerShell syntax and use
• perform common administrative tasks using Google Cloud PowerShell cmdlets

Automation is the key to running repetitive management tasks. Explore Google APIs, PowerShell cmdlets and the gcloud command line tool.

Google Cloud Security

Google Cloud Security

• recognize how Google Data Centers are secured
• describe how Google Cloud complies with various security standards
• define the ways through which Google Cloud data is protected
• distinguish the difference between intrusion detection and intrusion prevention
• distinguish the difference between vulnerability and penetration testing
• configure firewall rules for Google App Engine
• conduct a Google App Engine security scan
• recall how Google Cloud activity can be tracked
• use the Google Cloud console to view audit data

Discover security concepts and how they apply to Google Cloud. Explore physical data center security, intrusion detection, security testing, and auditing.

Cloud Solution Management & Testing

Cloud Solution Management & Testing

• describe the meaning of each SDLC phase
• recognize how ITIL provides efficient and cost-effective IT service delivery
• recall how continuous integration and deployment provide updates
• describe how fuzz testing is used to ensure security and quality
• describe the purpose of regression testing
• describe how unit testing uses a modular testing approach
• specify how load and stress tests can identify capacity weaknesses within a solution

Cloud solutions should follow a structured approach throughout their lifetime. Explore SDLC phases, ITIL, and various testing techniques.

Google Cloud Troubleshooting

Google Cloud Troubleshooting

• describe common troubleshooting steps
• solve Google Cloud VM disk boot problems
• solve Google Cloud network connectivity issues
• solve Google Cloud VPN problems
• solve Google Cloud permissions issues

Troubleshooting problems with deployed cloud services should be done with a structured approach. Discover a structured troubleshooting methodology for troubleshooting common problems.

Google Cloud Virtual Machine Configuration

Google Cloud Virtual Machine Configuration

• describe the benefits of VM instance snapshots
• use the Google Cloud console to create a disk snapshot
• use a snapshot as the source for VM deployment
• use the Google Cloud console to clone a VM
• recognize how VM images simplify deployment
• simplify multiple VM deployments with an image
• deploy a custom VM image
• use the Google Cloud console to create a custom VM template
• use a VM template as the source for deploying a new VM
• use Cloud Endure to migrate an on-premises VM to Google Cloud
• recognize the difference between managed and unmanaged VM instance groups
• configure settings within a VM instance group

There are differnet methods for deploying virtual machines (VMs) Discover virtual machine deployment methods such as snapshots and templates, and explore VM cloning and instance groups.

Google Cloud Virtual Machine Deployment

Google Cloud Virtual Machine Deployment

• describe VM instance configuration details
• use the GUI to deploy a Windows VM
• use RDP to remotely manage a Windows VM
• use the GUI to deploy a Linux VM
• use SSH to remotely manage a Linux VM

Discover Windows and Linux virtual machine (VM) deployment and explore how to connect to these VM instances for management purposes.

Google Cloud Web Applications and Name Resolution

Google Cloud Web Applications and Name Resolution

• recognize the role that Google Cloud App Engine plays
• deploy a Google Cloud web application
• describe the role DNS plays within a TCP/IP network
• deploy a Google Cloud DNS configuration
• describe how content delivery networks improve the end user experience
• use the Google Cloud Console to enable a content delivery configuration
• recognize how VPNs are used with cloud computing
• describe how Dedicated Interconnect provides a private network link to the Google Cloud

Explore web application, content delivery networks, and DNS name resolution will be covered. You'll also learn about cloud network connections through VPNs and dedicated links.

Monitoring & Logging

Monitoring & Logging

• describe the role that SLAs play in cloud computing
• recognize the importance of monitoring cloud resource management and usage
• enable Google Cloud resource monitoring using Stackdriver
• create a custom dashboard
• recognize the importance of log review
• use the Google Cloud console to view and export logs
• use the Google Cloud console to export a VM usage report
• configure Stackdriver alert policies

Cloud resource use must be monitored to ensure proper functionality and use. Examine monitoring, alerts, and notifications through Stackdriver as well as how to view and export logs.