Using the CLI
Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is a collection of online services that organizations can use to build, host, and deliver applications. The best part is that GCP runs in Google’s data centers, so you can take advantage of Google’s global network and vast experience with serving applications to billions of people around the world.
In this lesson, you will get an overview of the GCP services available in various categories, such as compute, storage, and networking, and you will also see hands-on examples showing you how to create virtual machines and web apps using the Google Cloud Console and gcloud command-line interface.
Learning Objectives
- Describe some of the GCP services available in various categories
- Use the Google Cloud Console
- Use the gcloud command-line interface
Intended Audience
- Anyone who would like to learn more about Google Cloud Platform
Prerequisites
- General technical knowledge
- A Google Cloud Platform account is recommended (sign up for a free trial at https://cloud.google.com/free/ if you don’t have an account)
Resources
The GitHub repository for this lesson is at https://github.com/cloudacademy/gcp-overview.
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