Networking in Google Cloud

Overview

This course builds on foundational networking concepts within Google Cloud. Participants will learn to design, deploy, and manage Google Cloud network architectures, including VPC networks, subnets, interconnection, load balancing, Cloud CDN, and more. It includes a mix of presentations, demonstrations, and hands-on labs to ensure practical skills application.

Prerequisites

• Completion of Google Cloud Fundamentals: Core Infrastructure course or equivalent experience
• Understanding of the seven-layer OSI model, IPv4 addressing, and managing IPv4 routes

Target audience

This course is ideal for:

• Network engineers and administrators using or planning to use the Google Cloud platform
• Individuals interested in software-defined networking solutions in a cloud environment

Objectives

By the end of the course, learners will:

• Design, configure, and manage Google Cloud VPC networks and subnets
• Implement network connectivity and traffic management strategies
• Optimize network performance using Google Cloud tools like CDN and Service Tiers
• Secure and monitor network resources with tools like Cloud Firewall, IDS, and VPC Flow Logs
• Configure and manage load balancing and private network connections

Outline

Module one: VPC Networking Fundamentals

• Overview of VPC networks and service tiers
• Creation and management of Compute Engine VMs with multiple network interfaces

Module two: Sharing VPC Networks

• Shared VPC and VPC Network Peering
• Migration between networks
• Lab exercises and quizzes

Module three: Network Monitoring and Logging

• Configuring uptime checks, alerts, and network resource monitoring
• VPC Flow Logs for network traffic analysis

Module four: Network Routing and Addressing in Google Cloud

• Managing route tables, subnets, and firewalls
• IP addressing and Cloud DNS configuration

Module five: Private Connection Options

• Use cases for Private Google Access and Private Service Connect
• Configuring Cloud NAT and other private connection solutions

Module six: Network Architecture and Topologies

• Best practices for designing network architectures
• Implementation of resilient network topologies

Module seven: Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Protection

• Google Cloud's DDoS mitigation techniques
• Implementing Cloud Armor for external Application Load Balancers

Module eight: Advanced Security Monitoring and Analysis

• Configuring Packet Mirroring for traffic inspection
• Implementing security best practices

Module nine: Hybrid Load Balancing and Traffic Management

• Overview of hybrid load balancing options
• Traffic management strategies

Module ten: Connectivity options

• Overview of Google Cloud connectivity solutions, including Cloud VPN, Interconnect, and Network Connectivity Center