Course description

This course provides a comprehensive guide to working with virtual machines (VMs) in Google Cloud Platform (GCP). You’ll learn how to create, configure, and manage VM instances using Compute Engine, optimize performance with machine types and auto-scaling, and implement best practices for security and cost efficiency.
Additionally, the course covers networking configurations, firewall rules, persistent disks, snapshots, and VM automation using gcloud CLI and Terraform. You’ll also explore identity and access management (IAM) policies to secure your instances and ensure compliance. Whether you are new to cloud computing or looking to enhance your VM management skills, this course is a critical step toward earning the Associate Cloud Engineer certification.

What will i learn?

• Deploy and configure VM instances using Compute Engine.
• Optimize VM performance with machine types, auto-scaling, and custom images.
• Manage VM networking, firewall rules, and IP configurations.
• Implement security best practices with IAM roles and encryption.
• Automate VM deployments using gcloud CLI and Terraform.
• Use persistent disks, snapshots, and backups for data protection.

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