Google Cloud Compute and Scalability for AWS Professionals

This course is part of Google Cloud Infrastructure for AWS Professionals Specialization

Instructor: Google Cloud Training

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2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Some related experience required

4 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Some related experience required

4 hours to complete

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.

Skills you'll gain

Tools you'll learn

Details to know

Shareable certificate

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Assessments

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

This is the second course of a four-course series for cloud architects and engineers with existing AWS knowledge. It aims to compare Google Cloud and AWS solutions and guide professionals on their use.

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

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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.