Overview
Master Google Cloud fundamentals and prepare for the Cloud Digital Leader certification with comprehensive coverage of GCP services, cloud concepts, and business value articulation.
Syllabus
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- Introduction to Cloud Computing and Google Cloud
-- Welcome to Week 1 of the Exam Prep: Google Cloud Digital Leader course. In this week, we will be introduced to the foundational concepts of cloud computing and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). We will explore the various cloud computing models, understand the differences between on-premises and cloud environments, and get an overview of GCP services, regions, and zones. By the end of the week, we will be able to articulate the features, uses, and benefits of Google Cloud and navigate the Google Cloud Console. We will also cover essential economic considerations like CapEx, OpEx, and the Shared Responsibility Model.
- Google Cloud: Compute Essentials
-- Welcome to Week 2 of the Exam Prep: Google Cloud Digital Leader course. In this week, we will be introduced to Google Cloud's Compute Engine and various compute options. We will explore Compute Engine instances, discounts, and practical demonstrations. We will also cover virtual machine migration, Cloud GPUs, Spot VMs, and Google Cloud VMware Engine. By the end of the week, we will understand Google Cloud Batch Service and its use cases.
- Google Cloud: Storage Essentials
-- Welcome to Week 3 of the Exam Prep: Google Cloud Digital Leader course. In this week, we will be introduced to Google Cloud's storage options and data warehousing capabilities. We will explore Cloud Storage, including buckets, demos, and lifecycle management. We will also cover Persistent Disk, Filestore, and Google Cloud BigQuery. By the end of the week, we will understand the various storage solutions and BigQuery's role in data analytics.
- Google Cloud: Networking Essentials
-- Welcome to Week 4 of the Exam Prep: Google Cloud Digital Leader course. In this week, we will be introduced to Google Cloud's networking services. We will explore Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) concepts, creation, and firewall rules. We will also cover Cloud DNS, Google Cloud Connectivity and Network Connectivity Center, and Cloud VPN, including its setup for connecting on-premises and cloud environments. Additionally, we'll discuss Cloud CDN, Cloud Media CDN, Cloud NAT, and Network Intelligence Center. By the end of the week, we will understand how to design and implement secure and scalable networks in GCP.
- Google Cloud: Serverless and Container Services
-- Welcome to Week 5 of the Exam Prep: Google Cloud Digital Leader course. In this week, we will be introduced to Google Cloud's application deployment and management options, along with key operational practices. We will explore Cloud Load Balancing, Google Cloud Migration strategies, DevOps and CI/CD, and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE). We will also cover Google Cloud Customer Care and various serverless compute options like App Engine, Cloud Run, and Cloud Functions, including their comparative use cases. Additionally, we'll discuss Cloud Build and Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE). By the end of the week, we will understand how to deploy, manage, and operate applications effectively on GCP.
- Google Cloud: AI/ML Fundamentals and Cloud Monitoring
-- Welcome to Week 6 of the Exam Prep: Google Cloud Digital Leader course. In this week, we will be introduced to Google Cloud's Operations Suite for monitoring and observability, and fundamental concepts of AI and Machine Learning. We will explore Cloud Monitoring, including uptime checks, alerts, and dashboards, and Cloud Logging with demos. We will also cover Cloud Trace and its practical applications. Additionally, we'll discuss AI/ML fundamentals, differentiating between AI and ML, types of ML problems, and Machine Learning options on Google Cloud. By the end of the week, we will understand how to monitor and observe GCP environments and gain a foundational understanding of AI/ML on the platform.
- Google Cloud: Security and Management Essentials
-- Welcome to Week 7 of the Exam Prep: Google Cloud Digital Leader course. In this week, we will be introduced to Google Cloud's security and identity management services, along with data tools. We will explore Cloud Firewall and Cloud Key Management, including encryption and decryption. We will also cover Security Command Center and Cloud IAM. Additionally, we'll discuss Google Looker, Artifact Registry, and fundamental encryption concepts. By the end of the week, we will understand how to secure GCP environments, manage identity and access, and utilize key data and artifact management tools.
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