Cloud Networking
Networking in Google Cloud
Transform the way you build infrastructure! Learn how to create scalable, efficient, and sustainable cloud systems while mastering the networking options available on Google Cloud
2 Days
Target Audience
Who should attend?
• Network engineers and admins leveraging or transitioning to Google Cloud.
• Anyone eager to explore software-defined networking in the cloud
What you'll learn
VPC Setup & Security:
Configure VPC networks, manage access, and enable private connections.
Traffic & Connectivity:
Optimize routing, load balancing, and inter-project network integration.
Performance Optimization:
Select the right Network Service Tier for cost-effective performance.
Prerequisites for Success
Prerequisites for Success
• Have completed the Google Cloud Fundamentals: Core Infrastructure course or possess equivalent experience.
• Have a solid understanding of the seven-layer OSI model.
• Be familiar with IPv4 addressing and managing IPv4 routes
COURSE AGENDA
VPC Networking Fundamentals
- Explore the overview of VPC networks and their structure.
- Learn about IPv6 addressing for modern network configurations.
- Understand routes and route preferences for traffic optimization.
- Discover the Bring Your Own IP (BYOIP) feature for custom IP ranges.
- Configure multiple network interfaces for advanced networking setups.
- Set up and manage Cloud DNS policies for efficient domain resolution.
Controlling Access to VPC Networks
- Understand how IAM policies influence VPC network access.
- Create and manage service accounts to control access to network resources securely.
- Implement tag-based firewall rules to manage access to Compute Engine instances.
Sharing Networks Across Projects
- Explore the different ways to share VPC networks in Google Cloud.
- Learn when to use Shared VPC versus VPC Network Peering.
- Configure peering between unrelated VPC networks for cross-project connectivity.
Load Balancing
- Create and deploy a load balancer for efficient traffic distribution.
- Learn where and how to implement hybrid load balancing solutions.
- Understand the benefits of using an Internal TCP/UDP load balancer as an external next hop.
- Enable and optimize content delivery with Cloud CDN.
- Configure advanced traffic management settings for optimized performance.
Hybrid Connectivity
- Compare Dedicated Interconnect and Partner Interconnect, and understand their use cases.
- Determine the best Cloud Interconnect product for your specific requirements.
- Establish secure connections over a VPN using Cloud Router.
Configure connectivity with the Network Connectivity Center.
Private Connection Options
- Identify the best private connection option for various use cases.
- Configure Private Google Access to enable VMs with internal IPs to access Google Cloud services.
- Understand and implement Private Service Connect and private service access.
- Configure Cloud NAT to provide internet access for VMs without public IPs.
Network Pricing & Billing
- Learn how networking features are billed in Google Cloud.
- Optimize costs by using Network Service Tiers effectively.
- Compare and contrast the Standard and Premium Network Service Tiers.
- Use labels to monitor and understand network-related expenses.
Network Monitoring & Troubleshooting
- Configure uptime checks, alerting policies, and charts for network services.
- Use VPC Flow Logs to log and analyze network traffic behavior for troubleshooting and optimization.