Introduction to Google Compute Engine
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This lesson will introduce you to the Google Compute Engine.
Learning Objectives
- What Google Compute Engine is
- How it differs from the other Google compute offerings
- How to create virtual machine instances from scratch, from a template, and from a machine image
Intended Audience
- Cloud Architects
- System Administrators
- GCP Developers
- Anyone preparing for a Google Cloud certification
Prerequisites
- Basic understanding of Virtual Machines
- Access to a GCP account
About the Author
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Daniel Mease, opens in a new tabGoogle Cloud Content Creator
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Daniel began his career as a Software Engineer, focusing mostly on web and mobile development. After twenty years of dealing with insufficient training and fragmented documentation, he decided to use his extensive experience to help the next generation of engineers.
Daniel has spent his most recent years designing and running technical classes for both Amazon and Microsoft. Today at Cloud Academy, he is working on building out an extensive Google Cloud training library.
When he isn’t working or tinkering in his home lab, Daniel enjoys BBQing, target shooting, and watching classic movies.