February 2019
How to SSH to GCP Linux Instance
The GCP console interface is very useful, but sometimes, you may need to SSH directly from your on-premise infrastructure. This is particularly common after you migrate a Linux server from your own premises to GCP, as the Google Daemon, which provides Google Cloud console access, typically will not be installed....
Google Pub/Sub Explained: The Scalable Messaging Solution
Google Pub/Sub is a fully managed, real-time messaging service that empowers you to seamlessly send and receive messages between independent applications. Whether you’re building a data-intensive streaming pipeline, an event-driven architecture, or a microservices-based system, Google Cloud Pub/Sub offers the flexibility and reliability you need to effortlessly exchange data across...
What is GCP Deployment Manager ?
Deployment Manager is an infrastructure deployment service that automates the creation and management of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) resources for you. The Cloud Deployment Manager is now on Version 2. If you are from an AWS background, GCP deployment manager is similar to CloudFormation, but a lot easier to use!...
Resource Monitoring with StackDriver
Enhancing Cloud Monitoring with Google Cloud Stackdriver: An Up-to-Date Overview Note: In 2023, Google renamed Stack Driver to Google Operations. Monitoring and managing resources efficiently ensures seamless operations and delivers a top-notch user experience. Google Cloud Stackdriver offers comprehensive metrics and analytics for both Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Amazon...
GCP BigTable: The NoSQL Powerhouse
Google Cloud Platform’s (GCP) BigTable is a testament to the evolution of database technology. As a fully managed, highly available, and blazingly fast NoSQL database, BigTable stands out in the vast landscape of GCP’s offerings. It’s no wonder that Google itself relies on BigTable for its flagship product, Gmail. But...
Google Cloud Datastore
Google’s Cloud Datastore is a database platform that applications access directly through API calls, most commonly via the Google App Engine. Google is in the process of replacing it with Google Cloud Firestore, which is the next-generation version. When you choose the versions you want, it is important to consider...
Google Cloud Spanner RDBMS
Google Cloud Spanner is a Relational Database Management System (RDBMS), a strongly consistent, highly scalable database solution from Google. Did you know there is an open-source version of GCP Cloud Spanner available on GitHub called Cockroachdb? Google used Cloud Spanner for their entire advert revenue process, pay-per-click, and costings. This...
Optimizing Data Storage with Google Cloud Platform
Google Cloud Platform (GCP) provides powerful and scalable cloud storage solutions, capable of handling petabytes of data. While GCP primarily utilizes object storage, understanding the nuances of different storage options and security features is essential for efficient and secure data management. Choosing the Right Storage Type: GCP offers various storage...
Effortless Infrastructure Management with Google Cloud Shell
What is Google Cloud Shell? If you’re a developer, you know how important it is to have a reliable and efficient environment for coding. Google Cloud Shell is a web-based development environment that provides developers with a fully managed instance of the Google Cloud Platform. It allows you to access...
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