Distinguishing Between Virtual Machines and Containers

tl;dr: VMs and containers are two main options for running workloads in the cloud, each with its own advantages and trade-offs. Containers are more efficient, portable, and agile, while VMs provide higher isolation, security, and control. The choice between them depends on specific application requirements, development practices, and business goals. Google Cloud offers tools and … Read more

Exploring the Benefits and Business Value of Cloud-Based Compute Workloads

tl;dr: Running compute workloads in the cloud, especially on Google Cloud, offers numerous benefits such as cost savings, flexibility, scalability, improved performance, and the ability to focus on core business functions. Google Cloud provides a comprehensive set of tools and services for running compute workloads, including virtual machines, containers, serverless computing, and managed services, along … Read more

Exploring Key Cloud Compute Concepts: Virtual Machines (VMs), Containerization, Containers, Microservices, Serverless Computing, Preemptible VMs, Kubernetes, Autoscaling, Load Balancing

tl;dr: Cloud computing involves several key concepts, including virtual machines (VMs), containerization, Kubernetes, microservices, serverless computing, preemptible VMs, autoscaling, and load balancing. Understanding these terms is essential for designing, deploying, and managing applications in the cloud effectively, and taking advantage of the benefits of cloud computing, such as scalability, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness. Key points: Virtual … Read more

๐Ÿš€ Virtual Machines vs. Containers vs. Serverless: What’s Your Power-Up? ๐ŸŽฎ

Hey there, digital warriors! ๐ŸŽฎ๐Ÿ•น When you’re navigating the tech realm, choosing between virtual machines, containers, and serverless computing is like picking your gear in a video game. Each one’s got its unique power-ups and scenarios where they shine! Ready to level up your knowledge? Let’s dive in! ๐Ÿคฟ๐ŸŒŠ Virtual Machines (VMs) – The Complete … Read more

Generating/Uploading a Custom SSH Key for Instances

Secure Shell (SSH) keys offer a robust mechanism for authenticating remote access to your Compute Engine instances. Instead of relying on traditional passwords, SSH keys employ a pair of cryptographic keys: a private key (stored securely on your local machine) and a public key (uploaded to your instance). To ensure seamless and secure connections, let’s … Read more

Launching a Compute Instance Using the Google Cloud Console and Cloud SDK (gcloud)

Google Cloud Platform (GCP) offers two primary methods for launching Compute Engine virtual machines (VMs): the Google Cloud Console (web interface) and the Cloud SDK (gcloud command-line tool). This guide demonstrates a hybrid approach, leveraging both tools for streamlined and customizable instance deployment. Prerequisites Active GCP Project: Ensure you have an active Google Cloud Platform … Read more

Configuring Logging, Monitoring, and Detection on Google Cloud

As a Google Cloud Professional Security Engineer, it’s essential to be able to configure logging, monitoring, and detection to ensure the security of your organization’s data and systems. In this post, we’ll cover the key concepts and techniques that you need to know to pass the exam. Logging Google Cloud’s operations suite allows you to … Read more