What will you learn in Networking in Google Cloud: Fundamentals Course
Configure and manage Google Cloud VPCs, subnets, and routers with modular access controls.
Use Cloud DNS for traffic steering and load balancing across regions.
Implement IAM-based VPC access controls and fine-tune firewall policies.
Share networks across projects using Shared VPC and VPC peering patterns.
Monitor VPC network activity with logging tools for analysis and troubleshooting.
Program Overview
Module 1: Welcome to Networking in Google Cloud
⏳ ~2 min
Topics: Course structure, context in specialization.
Hands-on: Orientation video.
Module 2: VPC Networking Fundamentals
⏳ ~1 h
Topics: VPC basics, IP addressing, static/dynamic routing, multiple NICs, Cloud DNS.
Hands-on: Lab on multi-VPC setup and traffic steering.
Module 3: Controlling Access to VPC Networks
⏳ ~1 h
Topics: IAM roles, firewall rules fundamentals.
Hands-on: Lab to configure access controls.
Module 4: Sharing Networks Across Projects
⏳ ~1 h
Topics: Shared VPC vs VPC peering, benefits, and trade-offs.
Hands-on: Lab implementing VPC peering.
Module 5: Network Monitoring & Logging
⏳ ~1 h
Topics: Enable VPC flow logs, use Stackdriver/Cloud Monitoring to troubleshoot.
Hands-on: Exercises to explore and interpret logs.
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Job Outlook
Ideal for roles like Cloud Network Engineer, VPC Architect, and Hybrid Network Specialist in GCP environments.
Forms a key component in preparing learners for the Google Professional Cloud Network Engineer certification.
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