GCP Solution Architect

An introduction to GCP, covering its core concepts, advantages, and the range of services it offers. Learners gain a foundational understanding of cloud computing and the significance of GCP in the industry.

Exploration of GCP's Compute Engine, focusing on creating and managing virtual machine instances. This includes learning how to scale resources, manage configurations, and optimize performance.

In-depth coverage of GCP's storage solutions, including Cloud Storage buckets and object storage. Understanding the various storage classes and strategies for data management and retrieval.

Diving into Big Data analytics using BigQuery. Learners comprehend how to process large datasets efficiently, perform data analysis, and extract valuable insights for decision-making.

Understanding GCP's networking capabilities, including VPC setup, managing network resources, implementing VPNs for secure connections, and load balancing for optimal performance.

Detailed exploration of IAM in GCP, focusing on user and resource access control. Learners grasp the principles of IAM policies, roles, and permissions management.

A comprehensive look into GCP's security features, encryption methods, and best practices for securing data, applications, and infrastructure deployed on the platform.

Examination of GCP's database services like Cloud SQL, Cloud Spanner, and Firestore. Understanding the features, use cases, and benefits of different database options.

Deployment strategies using GCP services like App Engine and an exploration of other services for building and managing applications effectively.

Utilizing tools like Stack driver for monitoring, logging, and error reporting. Understanding how to track resource usage, troubleshoot issues, and ensure system reliability.

Learning architectural design principles and strategies for scalability, resilience, and cost optimization. Applying best practices to design robust GCP solutions.

Exploration of hybrid and multi-cloud architectures, understanding how to integrate GCP with on-premises infrastructure or other cloud providers for seamless operations.

Application of GCP services through case studies and hands-on projects. Practical scenarios to implement learned concepts in real-world situations.

Focused preparation covering exam-related topics, practice questions, and guidance to ensure readiness and success in obtaining the GCP Cloud Architect Associate certification.
These topics collectively equip individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to architect, deploy, and manage solutions on Google Cloud Platform effectively.