Module 1 – VPC Networking Fundamentals
This module introduces the core concepts of VPC networking in Google Cloud.
Topics
- Overview of VPC networks
- Service Tiers
- Creating Compute Engine VMs with multiple network interfaces
- Managing VM networking
Module 2 – Sharing VPC Networks
This section examines options for sharing and connecting VPC environments.
Topics
- Shared VPC
- VPC Network Peering
- Migration between networks
- Lab exercises
- Quizzes
Module 3 – Network Monitoring and Logging
This module focuses on monitoring network resources and analysing network traffic.
Topics
- Configuring uptime checks
- Creating alerts
- Monitoring network resources
- VPC Flow Logs
- Network traffic analysis
Module 4 – Network Routing and Addressing in Google Cloud
This section covers routing, subnetting, firewall management, and addressing.
Topics
- Managing route tables
- Managing subnets
- Firewall configuration
- IP addressing
- Cloud DNS configuration
Module 5 – Private Connection Options
This module explores private connectivity options available in Google Cloud.
Topics
- Private Google Access use cases
- Private Service Connect
- Configuring Cloud NAT
- Other private connectivity solutions
Module 6 – Network Architecture and Topologies
This section focuses on designing effective and resilient cloud network architectures.
Topics
- Best practices for network architecture design
- Designing resilient network topologies
- Implementing network topology solutions
Module 7 – Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Protection
This module examines Google Cloud approaches to DDoS protection.
Topics
- Google Cloud DDoS mitigation techniques
- Cloud Armor
- Implementing Cloud Armor for external Application Load Balancers
Module 8 – Advanced Security Monitoring and Analysis
This section introduces more advanced techniques for traffic inspection and security monitoring.
Topics
- Configuring Packet Mirroring
- Traffic inspection
- Network security best practices
Module 9 – Hybrid Load Balancing and Traffic Management
This module covers load balancing and traffic management approaches for hybrid environments.
Topics
- Hybrid load balancing options
- Traffic management strategies
Module 10 – Connectivity Options
The final module reviews the main connectivity solutions available in Google Cloud.
Topics
- Overview of Google Cloud connectivity solutions
- Cloud VPN
- Interconnect
- Network Connectivity Center