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Google Cloud Compute and Scalability for AWS Professionals

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Google Cloud Compute and Scalability for AWS Professionals

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level
Some related experience required
3 hours to complete
3 weeks at 1 hour a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level
Some related experience required
3 hours to complete
3 weeks at 1 hour a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Create and configure a Compute Engine instance inGoogle Cloud.

  • Explain the difference between Google Cloud images and AWS AMI.

  • Compare and contrast Cloud Load Balancing with AWS Load Balancers.

  • Describe managed instance groups (MIGs) and how to use them.

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2 assignments

Taught in English

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This course is part of the Google Cloud Infrastructure for AWS Professionals Specialization
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There are 2 modules in this course

In this module, you will apply your knowledge of working with virtual machines in AWS to explore the similarities and differences with virtual machines in Google Cloud. You will learn about Google Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), routing and firewalls in Google Cloud, and the variety of options Google Cloud offers for connecting networks.

What's included

2 readings1 assignment1 app item

In this module, you will apply your knowledge of load balancing and autoscaling instances in AWS to explore the similarities and differences with using load balancers and managed instance groups (MIGs) in Google Cloud. You will learn about the variety of options available in Cloud Load Balancing to distribute external and internal traffic. You will also learn how to create MIGs and use them effectively with load balancing services.

What's included

2 readings1 assignment2 app items

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