Tomas Melendez

Welcome to the sixth course in our Networking and Google Cloud series, Hybrid and Multicloud. The first module will walk you through various cloud connectivity options, with a deep dive into Cloud Interconnect, exploring its different types and functionalities. In the second module, we'll cover Cloud VPN, discussing its implementation, high availability, VPN topologies, and the Network Connectivity Center for streamline management. By the end of this course, you will be able to explain the different connectivity options available to extend your on-premises and other cloud networks to Google Cloud, and analyze the suitability of different Google Cloud hybrid and multicloud connectivity services for specific use cases.

In this introductory-level course, you get hands-on practice with the Google Cloud’s fundamental tools and services. Optional videos are provided to provide more context and review for the concepts covered in the labs. Google Cloud Essentials is a recommendeded first course for the Google Cloud learner - you can come in with little or no prior cloud knowledge, and come out with practical experience that you can apply to your first Google Cloud project. From writing Cloud Shell commands and deploying your first virtual machine, to running applications on Kubernetes Engine or with load balancing, Google Cloud Essentials is a prime introduction to the platform’s basic features.