Shounak Acharya

Architect Google Cloud Solutions That Go Beyond CertificationKey Features? Master core GCP services, including Compute, Storage, and Networking.? Apply GCP design patterns to real-world enterprise architecture.? Prepare with exam-focused guidance, diagrams, and case scenarios.Book DescriptionIn today's cloud-first world, the Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect certification stands as one of the most respected credentials in enterprise IT. Ultimate Google Professional Cloud Architect Certification Guide is your companion to achieving that goal.This book goes far beyond exam preparation. It is a hands-on, real-world companion that walks you through every architectural decision-making point you will face on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). You will begin with the building blocks, such as Compute Engine, Autoscaling, Load Balancing, and Storage. From there, you will navigate through advanced networking, managed services like App Engine, and orchestration, using Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE).Table of Contents1. GCP Compute Engine2. Autoscaling and Load Balancing3. GCP Storage Infrastructure (Block, File, and Object)4. GCP Networking5. Introduction to Managed Services on GCP and App Engine6. Google Kubernetes Engine7. Serverless Google Run Functions and Google Cloud Run8. Introduction to Asynchronous Communication in GCP9. Databases in GCP Overview10. Relational, NoSQL, and Caching Databases11. Authentication with Google Cloud IAM12. Exploring IAM, Project Organization, and Encryption13. Exploring Data Warehousing and Data Lifecycle on GCP14. Google Cloud Operations Suite15. Agile, DevOps, SRE, SDLC, and Other Important GCP Topics Index