Professional Cloud Architect – Google Cloud Certification Guide: A handy guide to designing, developing, and managing enterprise-grade GCP cloud solutions

by Konrad Cłapa, Brian Gerrard

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 DescriptionGoogle 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 forIf 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.

Table of ContentsGCP Cloud Architect ProfessionalGetting Started with Google Cloud PlatformGoogle Cloud Platform Core ServicesWorking with Google Compute EngineManaging Kubernetes Clusters with Google Kubernetes EngineExploring Google App Engine as a Compute OptionRunning Serverless Functions with Google Cloud FunctionsNetworking Options in GCPExploring Storage Options in GCP Part 1Exploring Storage Options in GCP Part 2Analyze Big Data OptionsPutting Machine Learning to WorkSecurity and ComplianceGoogle Cloud Management OptionsMonitoring Your InfrastructureCase StudiesTest Your Knowledge

923 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 18, 2019

Reviews

[M · Rating 1 out of 5]

The book is badly edited, ridden with fundamental flaws, some of them are quite serious. If you are not vigilant enough to spot these factual mishaps, you could be in for a rude shock and most certainly won't make it through the accreditation.

I suggest use the book's TOC as a check list and refer to the GCP docs instead.

[Matthew · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good overview of the main topics, but I would offer the practice questions aren't at the same level of the GCP exam caliber. Use this as a study guide to review the big picture ideas, but combine with other sources to cover more ground on testable material.