Google Cloud Platform For Architects

Learn fundamental to advanced GCP architectural techniques using 30 + real-world use cases. The 'Google Cloud Platform an Architect's Guide' is a comprehensive handbook that covers everything that you need to know from GCP fundamentals to advanced cloud architecture topics. The book covers what you need to understand to pass the Google certification exams but goes far further and deeper as it explores real-world use cases and business scenarios. But you don't need to be an IT expert as the book is designed to cater for both beginners and those experienced in other cloud or on other on-premises networks. To that end, the book is split into distinct parts that caters for all levels of expertise. Part -1 is aimed at the novice someone new to a cloud architecture environment that needs to become familiar with the fundamentals of cloud architecture and industry best practices so the more experienced reader may wish to skip this section. Part-2 takes a far deeper dive into GCP theory and practice as well as providing real-world use cases and practical tips that are beneficial for architects at all levels. Part-3 delves much deeper into GCP practical theory on elasticity, scalability and resilience. It also covers Kubernetes in greater detail and touches on High-Performance Computing and IoT designs. The book closes with a final part dealing with cloud-native design practices and as such it covers design, monitoring, notification and remediation techniques to ensure best practice in cloud-native application design, deployment, stabilisation and commissioning.

Get acquainted with GCP and manage robust, highly available, and dynamic solutions to drive business objective Key Features Identify the strengths, weaknesses and ideal use-cases for individual services offered on the Google Cloud Platform Make intelligent choices about which cloud technology works best for your use-case Leverage Google Cloud Platform to analyze and optimize technical and business processes Book Description Using a public cloud platform was considered risky a decade ago, and unconventional even just a few years ago. Today, however, use of the public cloud is completely mainstream - the norm, rather than the exception. Several leading technology firms, including Google, have built sophisticated cloud platforms, and are locked in a fierce competition for market share. The main goal of this book is to enable you to get the best out of the GCP, and to use it with confidence and competence. You will learn why cloud architectures take the forms that they do, and this will help you become a skilled high-level cloud architect. You will also learn how individual cloud services are configured and used, so that you are never intimidated at having to build it yourself. You will also learn the right way and the right situation in which to use the important GCP services. By the end of this book, you will be able to make the most out of Google Cloud Platform design. What you will learn Set up GCP account and utilize GCP services using the cloud shell, web console, and client APIs Harness the power of App Engine, Compute Engine, Containers on the Kubernetes Engine, and Cloud Functions Pick the right managed service for your data needs, choosing intelligently between Datastore, BigTable, and BigQuery Migrate existing Hadoop, Spark, and Pig workloads with minimal disruption to your existing data infrastructure, by using Dataproc intelligently Derive insights about the health, performance, and availability of cloud-powered applications with the help of monitoring, logging, and diagnostic tools in Stackdriver Who this book is for If you are a Cloud architect who is responsible to design and manage robust cloud solutions with Google Cloud Platform, then this book is for you. System engineers and Enterprise architects will also find this book useful. A basic understanding of distributed applications would be helpful, although not strictly necessary. Some working experience on other public cloud platforms would help too.

Learn fundamental to advanced GCP architectural concepts and techniques using 30+ real-world GCP use-cases. The 'Google Cloud Platform an Architect's Guide' book is a comprehensive handbook that covers everything that you need to know from GCP fundamentals to advanced cloud architecture topics. The book covers what you need to understand to pass the Google certification exams but goes far further and deeper as it explores real-world use cases and business scenarios. But you don't need to be an IT expert as the book is designed to cater for both beginners and those experienced in other cloud or on other on-premises networks. To that end, the book is split into distinct parts that caters for all levels of expertise. Part -1 is aimed at the novice someone new to a cloud architecture environment that needs to become familiar with the fundamentals of cloud architecture and industry best practices so the more experienced reader may wish to skip this section. Part-2 takes a far deeper dive into GCP theory and practice as well as providing real-world use cases and practical tips that are beneficial for architects at all levels. Part-3 delves much deeper into GCP practical theory on elasticity, scalability and resilience. It also covers Kubernetes in greater detail and touches on High-Performance Computing and IoT designs. The book closes with a final part dealing with cloud-native design practices and as such it covers design, monitoring, notification and remediation techniques to ensure best practice in cloud-native application design, deployment, stabilisation and commissioning.Table of ContentsGoogle Cloud Platform an Architect's GuideChapter 1 - An Introduction to the Google Cloud PlatformChapter 2 - Introduction to Cloud SecurityChapter 3 - Interacting with Google Cloud PlatformChapter 4 - Compute Engine and Virtual MachinesChapter 5 - Cloud Data StorageChapter 6 - Containers and Kubernetes EngineChapter 7 - App EngineChapter 8 - Cloud FunctionsChapter 9 - Using GCP Cloud ToolsChapter 10 - Cloud Big Data SolutionsChapter 11 - Machine LearningChapter 12 - Google Cloud NetworkingChapter 13 - VMs in Compute Engine deep-diveChapter 14 - Identity Access Management a deep-diveChapter 15 - Data Storage Services a deep-diveChapter 16 - Resource and Cost ManagementChapter 17 - Network Interconnects and VPC SharingChapter 18 - Automation, Elasticity and Auto-ScalingChapter 19 - Automating infrastructure with GCP APIs.Chapter 20 - Elastic Cloud: Containers and ServicesChapter 21 - Cloud Service DesignChapter 22 - Use Case: Cloud Service DesignChapter 23 - Cloud Architecture LayersChapter 24 - Resilient or High-Availability DesignChapter 25 - Security by Design and by DefaultChapter 26 - Building an Architecture for IoTChapter 27 - Cloud MigrationChapter 28 - Cloud DimensioningChapter 29 - Monitoring, Alerting, & Incident Response

Achieve your business goals and build highly available, scalable, and secure cloud infrastructure by designing robust and cost-effective solutions as a Google Cloud Architect. Key FeaturesGain hands-on experience in designing and managing high-performance cloud solutionsLeverage Google Cloud Platform to optimize technical and business processes using cutting-edge technologies and servicesUse Google Cloud Big Data, AI, and ML services to design scalable and intelligent data solutionsBook Description Google has been one of the top players in the public cloud domain thanks to its agility and performance capabilities. This book will help you design, develop, and manage robust, secure, and dynamic solutions to successfully meet your business needs. You'll learn how to plan and design network, compute, storage, and big data systems that incorporate security and compliance from the ground up. The chapters will cover simple to complex use cases for devising solutions to business problems, before focusing on how to leverage Google Cloud's Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) capabilities for designing modern no-operations platforms. Throughout this book, you'll discover how to design for scalability, resiliency, and high availability. Later, you'll find out how to use Google Cloud to design modern applications using microservices architecture, automation, and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) practices. The concluding chapters then demonstrate how to apply machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) to derive insights from your data. Finally, you will discover best practices for operating and monitoring your cloud solutions, as well as performing troubleshooting and quality assurance. By the end of this Google Cloud book, you'll be able to design robust enterprise-grade solutions using Google Cloud Platform. What you will learnGet to grips with compute, storage, networking, data analytics, and pricingDiscover delivery models such as IaaS, PaaS, and SaaSExplore the underlying technologies and economics of cloud computingDesign for scalability, business continuity, observability, and resiliencySecure Google Cloud solutions and ensure complianceUnderstand operational best practices and learn how to architect a monitoring solutionGain insights into modern application design with Google CloudLeverage big data, machine learning, and AI with Google CloudWho this book is for This book is for cloud architects who are responsible for designing and managing cloud solutions with GCP. You'll also find the book useful if you're a system engineer or enterprise architect looking to learn how to design solutions with Google Cloud. Moreover, cloud architects who already have experience with other cloud providers and are now beginning to work with Google Cloud will benefit from the book. Although an intermediate-level understanding of cloud computing and distributed apps is required, prior experience of working in the public and hybrid cloud domain is not mandatory.

Become a Professional Cloud Architect by exploring the essential concepts, tools, and services in GCP and working through practice tests designed to help you take the exam confidently Key FeaturesPlan and design a GCP cloud solution architectureEnsure the security and reliability of your cloud solutions and operationsAssess your knowledge by taking mock tests with up-to-date exam questionsBook Description Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is one of the industry leaders thanks to its array of services that can be leveraged by organizations to bring the best out of their infrastructure. This book is a comprehensive guide for learning methods to effectively utilize GCP services and help you become acquainted with the topics required to pass Google's Professional Cloud Architect certification exam. Following the Professional Cloud Architect's official exam syllabus, you'll first be introduced to the GCP. The book then covers the core services that GCP offers, such as computing and storage, and takes you through effective methods of scaling and automating your cloud infrastructure. As you progress through the chapters, you'll get to grips with containers and services and discover best practices related to the design and process. This revised second edition features new topics such as Cloud Run, Anthos, Data Fusion, Composer, and Data Catalog. By the end of this book, you'll have gained the knowledge required to take and pass the Google Cloud Certification – Professional Cloud Architect exam and become an expert in GCP services. What you will learnUnderstand the benefits of being a Google Certified Professional Cloud ArchitectFind out how to enroll for the Professional Cloud Architect examMaster the compute options in GCPExplore security and networking options in GCPGet to grips with managing and monitoring your workloads in GCPUnderstand storage, big data, and machine learning servicesBecome familiar with exam scenarios and passing strategiesWho this book is for If you are a cloud architect, cloud engineer, administrator, or any IT professional looking to learn how to implement Google Cloud services in your organization and become a GCP Certified Professional Cloud Architect, this book is for you. Basic knowledge of server infrastructure, including Linux and Windows Servers, is assumed. A solid understanding of network and storage will help you to make the most out of this book.

Become a Professional Cloud Architect by exploring essential concepts, tools, and services in GCP and working through tests designed to help you get certified Key FeaturesPlan and design a GCP cloud solution architectureEnsure the security and reliability of your cloud solutions and operationsTest yourself by taking mock tests with up-to-date exam questionsBook Description Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is one of the leading cloud service suites and offers solutions for storage, analytics, big data, machine learning, and application development. It features an array of services that can help organizations to get the best out of their infrastructure. This comprehensive guide covers a variety of topics specific to Google's Professional Cloud Architect official exam syllabus and guides you in using the right methods for effective use of GCP services. You'll start by exploring GCP, understanding the benefits of becoming a certified architect, and learning how to register for the exam. You'll then delve into the core services that GCP offers such as computing, storage, and security. As you advance, this GCP book will help you get up to speed with methods to scale and automate your cloud infrastructure and delve into containers and services. In the concluding chapters, you'll discover security best practices and even gain insights into designing applications with GCP services and monitoring your infrastructure as a GCP architect. By the end of this book, you will be well versed in all the topics required to pass Google's Professional Cloud Architect exam and use GCP services effectively. What you will learnManage your GCP infrastructure with Google Cloud management options such as CloudShell and SDKUnderstand the use cases for different storage optionsDesign a solution with security and compliance in mindMonitor GCP compute optionsDiscover machine learning and the different machine learning models offered by GCPUnderstand what services need to be used when planning and designing your architectureWho this book is for If you are a cloud architect, cloud engineer, administrator, or any IT professional who wants to learn how to implement Google Cloud services in your organization and become a GCP Certified Professional Cloud Architect, this book is for you. Basic knowledge of server infrastructure, including Linux and Windows Servers, is assumed. Knowledge of network and storage will also be helpful.

Get acquainted with GCP and manage robust, highly available, and dynamic solutions to drive business objective Key Features Identify the strengths, weaknesses and ideal use-cases for individual services offered on the Google Cloud Platform Make intelligent choices about which cloud technology works best for your use-case Leverage Google Cloud Platform to analyze and optimize technical and business processes Book Description Using a public cloud platform was considered risky a decade ago, and unconventional even just a few years ago. Today, however, use of the public cloud is completely mainstream - the norm, rather than the exception. Several leading technology firms, including Google, have built sophisticated cloud platforms, and are locked in a fierce competition for market share. The main goal of this book is to enable you to get the best out of the GCP, and to use it with confidence and competence. You will learn why cloud architectures take the forms that they do, and this will help you become a skilled high-level cloud architect. You will also learn how individual cloud services are configured and used, so that you are never intimidated at having to build it yourself. You will also learn the right way and the right situation in which to use the important GCP services. By the end of this book, you will be able to make the most out of Google Cloud Platform design. What you will learn Set up GCP account and utilize GCP services using the cloud shell, web console, and client APIs Harness the power of App Engine, Compute Engine, Containers on the Kubernetes Engine, and Cloud Functions Pick the right managed service for your data needs, choosing intelligently between Datastore, BigTable, and BigQuery Migrate existing Hadoop, Spark, and Pig workloads with minimal disruption to your existing data infrastructure, by using Dataproc intelligently Derive insights about the health, performance, and availability of cloud-powered applications with the help of monitoring, logging, and diagnostic tools in Stackdriver Who this book is for If you are a Cloud architect who is responsible to design and manage robust cloud solutions with Google Cloud Platform, then this book is for you. System engineers and Enterprise architects will also find this book useful. A basic understanding of distributed applications would be helpful, although not strictly necessary. Some working experience on other public cloud platforms would help too.

Everything you need to succeed on the Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Architect exam in one accessible study guide Take the challenging Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Architect exam with confidence using the comprehensive information contained in this invaluable self-study guide. The book provides a thorough overview of cloud architecture and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and shows you how to pass the test. Beyond exam preparation, the guide also serves as a valuable on-the-job reference. Written by a recognized expert in the field, Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Architect All-In-One Exam Guide is based on proven pedagogy and features special elements that teach and reinforce practical skills. The book contains accurate practice questions and in-depth explanations. You will discover how to design, develop, and manage robust, secure, scalable, and highly available solutions to drive business objectives. Offers 100% coverage of every objective for the Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Architect exam Online content includes 100 additional practice questions in the TotalTester customizable exam engine Written by a Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Architect