Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is a suite of cloud computing services and products offered by Google. It provides a variety of cloud-based infrastructure, platform, and software services to individuals, businesses, and enterprises. GCP enables users to build, deploy, and manage applications and services on Google's highly scalable and reliable cloud infrastructure.

OBJECTIVES

The objective of this course is to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of cloud computing principles and practical knowledge of using Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services. The course aims to equip learners with essential cloud computing skills to deploy and manage applications, ensure security and cost optimization, and effectively leverage GCP's storage, networking, monitoring, and migration capabilities.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND THIS COURSE

1. IT Professionals: IT administrators, system engineers, and network administrators who want to expand their expertise in cloud computing and gain proficiency in utilizing GCP services for infrastructure management, networking, and security.

2. Software Developers: Web developers, application developers, and software engineers who wish to learn how to deploy and scale applications on the cloud using GCP's services like Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), App Engine, and Cloud Functions.

3. Cloud Architects: Cloud architects and solution architects who aim to design and implement cloud-based solutions using GCP's services and optimize cloud infrastructure for performance and cost efficiency.

4. Data Analysts and Engineers: Data analysts and data engineers interested in using GCP's storage and data processing capabilities for big data analysis, data warehousing, and real-time analytics.

5. DevOps Engineers: DevOps professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of cloud-based DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code (IaC) on GCP.

6. Entrepreneurs and Business Owners: Business owners and entrepreneurs looking to leverage cloud computing to optimize business processes, enhance productivity, and enable scalability for their applications.

7. Cloud Enthusiasts: Anyone with a keen interest in cloud computing and a desire to explore GCP's features, services, and capabilities for various use cases.

METHODOLOGY

This is an immersive, hands-on course where trainees will be learning and immediately applying what they learn through practical-based projects.

COURSE OUTLINE

Module 1: Cloud Fundamentals

1. Introduction to Cloud Computing

2. Overview of Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

3. GCP Services and Solutions

4. Understanding Cloud Deployment Models

5. Cloud Computing Benefits and Use Cases

Module 2: Security in and of the Cloud

1. Cloud Security Concepts and Best Practices

2. Identity and Access Management (IAM) in GCP

3. Network Security in GCP

4. Data Encryption and Key Management

5. Incident Response and Compliance

Module 3: Storage Options

1. Overview of GCP Storage Services

2. Cloud Storage (Object Storage)

3. Cloud SQL (Relational Database)

4. Cloud Bigtable (NoSQL Database)

5. Cloud Datastore (Document Database)

Module 4: Configuring Networks and Running Servers

1. Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Networking

2. GCP Networking Components and Subnets

3. Compute Engine: Creating and Managing Virtual Machines

4. GCP Instance Templates and Snapshots

5. Autoscaling and Load Balancing

Module 5: Monitoring in the Cloud

1. GCP Stackdriver Monitoring and Logging

2. Setting Up Monitoring and Alerts

3. Analysing and Troubleshooting Cloud Services

4. Utilising Stackdriver Debugger

Module 6: Deploying Applications to the Cloud

1. Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) for Container Orchestration

2. Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) with Cloud Build

3. App Engine for Managed Application Deployment

4. Serverless Computing with Cloud Functions

Module 7: Migrating to the Cloud

1. Cloud Migration Strategies and Planning

2. Assessing Workload and Application Compatibility

3. Lift-and-Shift Migration to GCP

4. Re-platforming and Refactoring Applications

5. Database Migration to GCP

Module 8: Managing Costs

1. Understanding GCP Billing and Pricing Models

2. Cost OptimiSation Strategies

3. GCP Billing Reports and Budgets

4. Monitoring and Managing Resource Usage