Google Cloud Certified: Associate Cloud Engineer Exam – Study Guide "Google Cloud Certified: Associate Cloud Engineer – Exam Study Guide" serves as a comprehensive resource to prepare for the Google Cloud Certified: Associate Cloud Engineer certification exam. Through twelve chapters covering various aspects of GCP fundamentals, compute and networking, storage and databases, IAM, networking services, security and compliance, monitoring and diagnostics, deployment and automation, big data and machine learning, operations and cost management, and exam preparation strategies, readers will gain the knowledge and skills required to excel in their role as a Cloud Engineer. By following the guide and mastering the topics, readers will be well-equipped to pass the certification exam and demonstrate their expertise in managing and deploying applications on Google Cloud Platform. The book covers the following: Chapter 1: Introduction to Google Cloud Certified: Associate Cloud Engineer Overview of the Google Cloud Certified: Associate Cloud Engineer certification. Understanding the role and responsibilities of a GCP Cloud Engineer. Examining the Google Cloud Certified: Associate Cloud Engineer exam structure, format, and scoring. Navigating the Google Cloud Certified: Associate Cloud Engineer certification journey. Developing a study plan and effective exam preparation strategies for Google Cloud Certified: Associate Cloud Engineer certification exam. Chapter 2: Introduction to Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Understanding the fundamentals of Google Cloud Platform. Exploring GCP core services and their use cases. Overview of GCP regions, zones, and availability. Utilizing the Google Cloud Console for managing GCP resources. Understanding GCP billing and pricing models. Chapter 3: Compute and Networking in GCP Understanding compute options in GCP, including Compute Engine and App Engine. Configuring and managing virtual machines in GCP. Implementing autoscaling and load balancing in GCP. Understanding network fundamentals in GCP, including VPC and subnets. Implementing networking features such as Cloud VPN and Cloud Interconnect in GCP. Chapter 4: Storage and Database Services in GCP Exploring storage options in GCP, including Cloud Storage and Cloud Filestore. Implementing object storage and file sharing in GCP. Understanding GCP database services, such as Cloud SQL and Cloud Spanner. Configuring and managing databases in GCP. Implementing data backup and recovery strategies in GCP. Chapter 5: Identity and Access Management (IAM) in GCP Understanding IAM fundamentals in GCP. Managing IAM roles, permissions, and policies in GCP. Implementing access control for GCP resources. Configuring service accounts and key management in GCP. Monitoring and auditing IAM activities in GCP. Chapter 6: Networking Services in GCP Understanding GCP networking services, including Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) and Cloud DNS. Configuring VPC networks, subnets, and firewall rules in GCP. Implementing network peering and VPN connections in GCP. Utilizing Cloud Load Balancing for traffic distribution in GCP. Monitoring and troubleshooting network performance in GCP. Chapter 7: GCP Security and Compliance Implementing security best practices in GCP. Understanding GCP security controls and features. Configuring VPC Service Controls for data protection in GCP. Implementing data encryption at rest and in transit in GCP. Ensuring compliance with industry and regulatory standards in GCP. Chapter 8: GCP Monitoring, Logging, and Diagnostics Chapter 9: GCP Deployment and Automation Chapter 10: GCP Big Data and Machine Learning Chapter 11: GCP Operations and Cost Management Chapter 12: Google Cloud Certified: Associate Cloud Engineer Exam Preparation
