Requirements

• Basic Understanding of Cloud Computing: Familiarity with cloud computing concepts and services
• including computing
• storage
• and networking.
• Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP): Practical experience with GCP or equivalent cloud platforms is beneficial. Hands-on experience with deploying and managing cloud resources helps in understanding the exam content.
• Knowledge of Core GCP Services: Understanding of GCP core services like Compute Engine
• Cloud Storage
• and BigQuery
• as well as Google Cloud Console and CLI tools.
• Familiarity with GCP Security and Compliance: Basic knowledge of IAM (Identity and Access Management) and security practices for cloud resources.
• Experience with Cloud Operations and Monitoring: Experience using monitoring tools like Google Cloud Operations Suite (formerly Stackdriver) to track and troubleshoot cloud environments.

Description

This course is designed for individuals preparing for the Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer certification exam. It covers foundational concepts, tools, and practices needed to deploy, manage, and monitor applications on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

Key Topics Include:

1. Cloud Concepts and Architecture: Understand the fundamental cloud concepts, including cloud deployment models and service models, and the basic architecture of Google Cloud services.

2. Google Cloud Services: Learn about core GCP services such as Compute Engine, App Engine, Kubernetes Engine, Cloud Storage, and BigQuery. Gain hands-on experience with these services through practical exercises.

3. Deployment and Management: Explore the tools and processes for deploying and managing resources on GCP. This includes setting up virtual machines, managing cloud infrastructure, and configuring security and networking.

4. Monitoring and Optimization: Discover how to monitor the performance and cost of your GCP resources using tools like Cloud Monitoring and Cloud Logging. Learn techniques for optimizing resource usage and reducing costs.

5. Security and Compliance: Understand the security features of Google Cloud, including Identity and Access Management (IAM), encryption, and compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Learning Outcomes:

• Deploy and manage applications and services on Google Cloud.

• Configure and manage GCP networking, storage, and compute resources.

• Implement and manage security policies and compliance requirements.

• Monitor and optimize the performance and cost of cloud resources.

Target Audience:

This course is intended for individuals who are new to Google Cloud and seeking to validate their skills as an Associate Cloud Engineer. It is suitable for those with some foundational knowledge of cloud technologies and experience in IT roles.

Who this course is for:

• Cloud Engineers Role: Professionals responsible for managing cloud infrastructure and services.
• System Administrators Role: IT professionals who manage and maintain cloud resources and systems.
• IT Professionals Role: Individuals working in IT roles looking to transition into cloud computing.
• Students and Graduates Role: Those pursuing a career in cloud computing or IT.
• IT Managers and Team Leads Role: Managers overseeing cloud projects and teams.