Course Overview

Google Cloud Networking is the backbone of modern cloud infrastructure, enabling organizations to build scalable, secure, and highly available environments. This course highlights the critical role of networking in Google Cloud, emphasizing how proper design and configuration impact performance, reliability, and security. By mastering these skills, learners prepare themselves for both real-world challenges and the Google Cloud Professional Cloud Network Engineer certification. 

This course begins with an introduction to cloud networking concepts and Google Cloud services. It then moves into designing network architectures with high availability and disaster recovery in mind. Learners will implement and manage Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) instances, configure essential services like load balancing, Cloud DNS, and Cloud Armor, and explore hybrid interconnectivity through IPsec VPNs and Cloud Interconnect. The course also covers monitoring and troubleshooting network operations, before concluding with exam preparation strategies and best practices. 

By the end, you will gain the expertise to design, implement, and secure Google Cloud networks effectively. 

What You Will Learn

  • Understand the fundamentals of Google Cloud networking and its role in modern IT infrastructures.
  • Design resilient and secure network architectures with high availability and disaster recovery strategies.
  • Configure and manage Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) instances, routing, firewall rules, and Kubernetes Engine clusters.
  • Implement and optimize network services including load balancing, Cloud DNS, Cloud Armor, and Cloud CDN.
  • Establish hybrid connectivity with IPsec VPNs and Cloud Interconnect, while managing and monitoring network performance effectively.

Program Curriculum

  • Understanding Cloud Networking: Key Concepts Explained
  • Overview of Google Cloud Networking Services
  • Get Started with Google Cloud
  • Chapter 1 Quiz

  • Designing Network Architecture: Best Practices
  • Implementing High Availability and Failover Strategies
  • Crafting Your DNS Strategy for Optimal Performance
  • Designing Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Instances
  • Chapter 2 Quiz

  • Working with Google Kubernetes Engine: Best Practices
  • Working with Google Kubernetes Engine: Demo
  • Chapter 3 Quiz

  • Load Balancing: Configuration and Management
  • Setting Up Google Cloud Armor for Security
  • Configuring Cloud CDN: Accelerate Your Applications
  • Understanding and Configuring Cloud NAT
  • Chapter 4 Quiz

  • Configuring Site-to-Site IPsec VPNs: A Practical Approach
  • Understanding Cloud Interconnect: Types and Benefits
  • Setting Up Cloud Routers for Dynamic Routing
  • Chapter 5 Quiz

  • Monitoring Your Network with Google Cloud’s Operations Suite
  • Troubleshooting Latency and Traffic Flow Issues
  • Best Practices for Maintaining Network Security
  • Optimizing Network Performance: Tools and Techniques
  • Chapter 6 Quiz

  • Google Cloud Network Engineer Exam Prep & Best Practices
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Instructor

Feriel Mufti

Feriel Mufti is a dynamic cybersecurity professional based in Luxembourg. Holding both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Computer Science and Cybersecurity Engineering, Feriel is well-versed in the intricacies of IT landscapes. Currently serving as part of the service delivery management team at PwC Luxembourg, Feriel specializes in Identity and Access Management (IAM) activities and Change Management. Her proactive approach and ITIL certification highlight her dedication to excellence in IT service management. With a keen focus on enhancing and securing organizational IT infrastructures, Feriel has garnered invaluable experience working with prestigious clients such as CACEIS, Kyndryl, and Croix Rouge. Her expertise in IT auditing and risk assurance further solidifies her standing as a trusted professional in the field.

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