Google Certified Associate Cloud Engineer

• Basic understanding of cloud computing concepts
• Experience with Linux command-line interface
• Familiarity with networking and system administration fundamentals

Audience

• IT professionals seeking Google Cloud certification
• Cloud engineers and administrators working with GCP
• Developers and system operators looking to enhance their cloud skills

The Google Certified Associate Cloud Engineer certification validates the skills needed to deploy applications, monitor operations, and manage enterprise solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This course provides a structured learning path to prepare for the exam by covering key GCP services, best practices, and hands-on implementation.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level IT professionals who wish to gain expertise in managing cloud infrastructure and services on Google Cloud.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Set up and configure cloud environments using Google Cloud services.
• Manage and configure virtual machines, storage, and networking.
• Deploy and monitor applications in GCP environments.
• Implement security best practices and identity management.
• Use Google Cloud tools for automation and troubleshooting.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Lots of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Introduction to Google Cloud Platform

• Overview of GCP and its global infrastructure
• Understanding cloud computing models
• Navigating the Google Cloud Console and Cloud Shell

Compute Services and Virtual Machines

• Creating and managing virtual machines (VMs) with Compute Engine
• Configuring persistent disks and snapshots
• Working with custom images and startup scripts

Storage and Databases

• Understanding Cloud Storage options (Standard, Nearline, Coldline, and Archive)
• Managing Cloud SQL and Cloud Spanner databases
• Using Firestore and Bigtable for NoSQL data storage

Networking and Load Balancing

• Setting up Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) networks
• Managing firewall rules and interconnects
• Implementing Cloud Load Balancing and Cloud CDN

Security and Identity Management

• Managing IAM roles and policies
• Configuring security best practices in GCP
• Implementing identity-aware proxy and cloud security tools

Deploying and Managing Applications

• Deploying applications with Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)
• Using App Engine for serverless deployments
• Automating deployments with Cloud Build and Terraform

Monitoring and Logging

• Setting up Cloud Monitoring for performance tracking
• Using Cloud Logging for system analysis
• Configuring alerts and dashboards

Automation and Troubleshooting

• Using Cloud Deployment Manager for infrastructure automation
• Troubleshooting common issues in GCP
• Leveraging Cloud Support and documentation

Exam Preparation and Practice Tests

• Understanding the Google Certified Associate Cloud Engineer exam structure
• Reviewing key exam topics and objectives
• Practicing with sample questions and mock exams

Summary and Next Steps