Networking in the Google Cloud Platform Training in Canada

• Completion of Google Cloud Fundamentals: Core Infrastructure course or equivalent experience
• Understanding of the seven-layer OSI model, IPv4 addressing, and managing IPv4 routes

Target audience

This course is ideal for:

• Network engineers and administrators using or planning to use the Google Cloud platform
• Individuals interested in software-defined networking solutions in a cloud environment

By the end of the course, learners will:

• Design, configure, and manage Google Cloud VPC networks and subnets
• Implement network connectivity and traffic management strategies
• Optimize network performance using Google Cloud tools like CDN and Service Tiers
• Secure and monitor network resources with tools like Cloud Firewall, IDS, and VPC Flow Logs
• Configure and manage load balancing and private network connections

Module one: VPC Networking Fundamentals

• Overview of VPC networks and service tiers
• Creation and management of Compute Engine VMs with multiple network interfaces

Module two: Sharing VPC Networks

• Shared VPC and VPC Network Peering
• Migration between networks
• Lab exercises and quizzes

Module three: Network Monitoring and Logging

• Configuring uptime checks, alerts, and network resource monitoring
• VPC Flow Logs for network traffic analysis

Module four: Network Routing and Addressing in Google Cloud

• Managing route tables, subnets, and firewalls
• IP addressing and Cloud DNS configuration

Module five: Private Connection Options

• Use cases for Private Google Access and Private Service Connect
• Configuring Cloud NAT and other private connection solutions

Module six: Network Architecture and Topologies

• Best practices for designing network architectures
• Implementation of resilient network topologies

Module seven: Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Protection

• Google Cloud's DDoS mitigation techniques
• Implementing Cloud Armor for external Application Load Balancers

Module eight: Advanced Security Monitoring and Analysis

• Configuring Packet Mirroring for traffic inspection
• Implementing security best practices

Module nine: Hybrid Load Balancing and Traffic Management

• Overview of hybrid load balancing options
• Traffic management strategies

Module ten: Connectivity options

• Overview of Google Cloud connectivity solutions, including Cloud VPN, Interconnect, and Network Connectivity Center