Introducing Google CloudIdentify the benefits of Google Cloud.Define the components of the Google network infrastructure, including points of presence, data centers, regions, and zones.Identify the difference between infrastructure as a service (IaaS) and platform as a service (PaaS).Resources and Access in the CloudIdentify the purpose of projects on Google Cloud.Define the purpose of and use cases for IAM.List interaction methods with Google Cloud.Use Cloud Marketplace to interact with Google Cloud.Virtual Machines and Networks in the CloudExplore the basics of networking in Google Cloud.Identify the purpose of and use cases for Google Compute Engine.Outline how Compute Engine can scaleDetail important VPC compatibilities including routing tables, firewalls, and VPC peering.Explore how Cloud Load Balancing functions in Google Cloud.Deploy a basic infrastructure to Google CloudStorage in the CloudIdentify the purpose of and use cases for Cloud Storage.Distinguish between Cloud Storage classes.Distinguish between Google Cloud's database storage options.Deploy an application that uses Cloud SQL and Cloud Storage.Storage in the CloudIdentify the purpose of and use cases for Cloud Storage.Distinguish between Cloud Storage classes.Distinguish between Google Cloud's database storage options.Deploy an application that uses Cloud SQL and Cloud Storage.Containers in the CloudDefine the concept of a container and identify uses for containers.Identify the purpose of and use cases for Kubernetes and Google Kubernetes Engine.Applications in the CloudIdentify the purpose and use cases for Cloud RunDescribe how Cloud Functions can support application development on Google Cloud.Deploy a containerized application on Cloud RunPrompt EngineeringDefine what generative AI is.Explain how large language models are trained.Detail the elements and types of a prompt.Explore recommended practices when constructing prompts.

Individuals planning to deploy applications and create application environments on Google CloudDevelopers, systems operations professionals, and solution architects getting started with Google CloudExecutives and business decision makers evaluating the potential of Google Cloud to address their business needs.Prerequisite: Familiarity with application development, systems operations, Linux operating systems, and data analytics or machine learning is helpful in understanding the technologies covered.