Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) Platform Introduction by Google

Course details

This course dives into the Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) Platform and offers insights on hosting, controlling, and managing infrastructure and services on your premises. Learn how GDC aligns with Google's digital sovereignty vision, supporting strict data residency, security, and privacy needs. Explore user personas such as Infrastructure Operations, Platform Administrator, and Application Operator, and learn about their distinct roles and tools. Interact with GDC air-gapped through the web-based console, command line, or programmatically to optimize management. Get an introduction to IAM and organization policies, and practice setting up VMs, disks, snapshots, and backups seamlessly. Discover how to leverage GDC tools to align with public-sector and commercial requirements. This foundational course is designed for individuals interested in distributed cloud technologies and looking to expand their expertise in Google's GDC platform.

Concepts

Course Overview

GDC Air-Gapped Practitioner Fundamentals overview

Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) Air-Gapped Platform Overview

Module overview
What is GDC
GDC deployment models
GDC scalability
GDC platform services
Cymbal Federal deployment
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GDC Air-Gapped User Personas

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Overview of user roles personas
Infrastructure Operator
Platform Administrator
Application Operator
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Interacting with Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) Air-Gapped

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GDC console overview
gdcloud CLI setup and configuration
gdcloud authentication
gdcloud CLI commands and examples
Troubleshooting common issues
API interfacer
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IAM and Organization Policies

Module overview
IAM overview
Demo 1 GDC CLI - Create and manage servcie accounts
Demo 2 GDC GUI - Create and remove servcie accounts
Authorization
IAM best practices
Organization policies
Demo GDC - GUI Create a user and create a project
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Virtual Machines

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Create and configure VMs
VM disks, snapshots, and backups
VM management in GDC
Demo GDC GUI - VMS Create, enable SSH access, login, manage, and delete
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Review - GDC Platform Introduction

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