Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to Google Cloud for Government
- List various methods of interacting with Google Cloud for government.
- Utilize the Cloud Console and Cloud Shell for government operations.
- Create Cloud Storage buckets for secure data management.
- Deploy solutions using the Google Cloud Marketplace to enhance government services.
Module 2: Virtual Networks
- Identify VPC objects in Google Cloud for government use.
- Differentiate between various types of VPC networks suitable for government environments.
- Implement VPC networks and firewall rules to ensure compliance with government standards.
- Configure Private Google Access and Cloud NAT for secure network connectivity.
Module 3: Virtual Machines
- Recall CPU and memory options for virtual machines in a government context.
- Describe disk options for virtual machines to meet government storage requirements.
- Explain VM pricing and discounts available for government agencies.
- Use Compute Engine to create and customize VM instances tailored for government operations.
Module 4: Cloud IAM
- Describe the Cloud IAM resource hierarchy aligned with government structures.
- Explain different types of IAM roles suitable for government users.
- Recall various types of IAM members applicable to government entities.
- Implement access control for resources using Cloud IAM to ensure secure and compliant operations.
Module 5: Storage and Database Services
- Differentiate between Cloud Storage, Cloud SQL, Cloud Spanner, Cloud Firestore, and Cloud Bigtable in the context of government data management.
- Select a data storage service based on specific government requirements.
- Implement data storage services to support efficient government operations.
Module 6: Resource Management
- Describe the cloud resource manager hierarchy for effective government resource management.
- Recognize how quotas protect Google Cloud customers, including government agencies.
- Use labels to organize resources for better governance and accountability in government operations.
- Explain the behavior of budget alerts in Google Cloud to support financial transparency for government.
- Analyze billing data with BigQuery to enhance cost management for government entities.
Module 7: Resource Monitoring
- Describe services for monitoring, logging, error reporting, tracing, and debugging in a government context.
- Create charts, alerts, and uptime checks for resources with Cloud Monitoring to ensure continuous service availability for government.
- Use Cloud Debugger to identify and fix errors, enhancing the reliability of government applications.
Module 8: Interconnecting Networks
- Recall Google Cloud interconnect and peering services available to connect government infrastructure to Google Cloud.
- Determine which Google Cloud interconnect or peering service to use in specific government scenarios.
- Create and configure VPN gateways for secure government network connections.
- Recall when to use Shared VPC and when to use VPC Network Peering for optimal government network design.
Module 9: Load Balancing and Autoscaling
- Recall various load balancing services suitable for government applications.
- Determine which Google Cloud load balancer to use in specific government circumstances.
- Describe autoscaling behavior to optimize resource utilization for government operations.
- Configure load balancers and autoscaling to ensure efficient and scalable government services.
Module 10: Infrastructure Automation
- Automate the deployment of Google Cloud services using Deployment Manager or Terraform for streamlined government workflows.
- Outline the Google Cloud Marketplace to identify pre-configured solutions for government use.
Module 11: Managed Services
- Describe managed services for data processing in Google Cloud, tailored to meet government needs.
Requirements
Completion of Google Cloud Platform Fundamentals or equivalent experience is required. Participants should have basic proficiency with command-line tools and familiarity with Linux operating system environments. Additionally, systems operations experience, including the deployment and management of applications in either on-premises or public cloud environments, is essential for government professionals.
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