Step by Step Guide: Learn Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is a comprehensive suite of products and services that empowers developers to build applications using Google...

Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is a comprehensive suite of products and services that empowers developers to build applications using Google's software and infrastructure. It offers a range of solutions to address diverse business challenges effectively. 

By leveraging GCP, you can optimize tasks such as data backup, storage of large volumes of structured and unstructured data, server management, provisioning, and application development, without relying solely on on-premise servers. 

GCP allows you to access the required resources without incurring additional costs, providing virtual instances at competitive prices, and offering the flexibility to scale your infrastructure as needed.

GCP encompasses Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Serverless computing environments. Google introduced its cloud computing service, App Engine, in April 2008, becoming the company's initial offering in this space. 

The service became widely available in November 2011, serving as a platform for web application development and hosting within Google-managed data centers. Over time, Google has introduced numerous cloud services to expand the capabilities of the platform.

GCP Offers:

1. Google App Engine:

   - This Platform as a Service (PaaS) facilitates web application development in popular programming languages such as Python, Java, Go, and PHP.

   - Google manages essential aspects like databases, deployment, scaling, and software, allowing developers to focus on application development.

   - Users enjoy a daily free quota and pay only for the resources they utilize. However, there may be limitations in terms of integrating with third-party software.

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2. Google Compute Engine:

   - As an Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), this service grants users extensive control when creating virtual machines.

   - It offers flexibility in selecting the operating system, CPU, RAM memory, and hard disk space to suit specific requirements.

   - Google Compute Engine empowers users to tailor their virtual machines to align with their unique needs.

3. Google Cloud Storage:

   - This service is designed for storing and sharing files, including images, videos, and documents, over the internet.

   - It provides high availability and performance, ensuring seamless access to stored files.

   - Google Cloud Storage serves as a reliable platform for data storage and distribution.

These are just a few examples of the broad range of services available within the Google Cloud Platform. GCP offers a comprehensive suite of tools and solutions, enabling developers and businesses to leverage the power of Google's infrastructure to build robust, scalable, and efficient applications.

Step 1: Create Gmail Account

1. Go to https://accounts.google.com/signup/v2/webcreateaccount?flowName=GlifWebSignIn&flo wEntry=SignUp to create a new gmail account
2. You can use your existing Gmail account, if you have one before
3. Fill in the details and click next
4. Add your mobile number and verify using verification code
5. Add details about your recovery address, data of birth and Gender
6. Once account setup is complete – go to https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/
7. Login as your new account
8. Click Next
9. In the next page, click – Yes, I’m in
10. In the next page, agree to the T&C

Step 2: Sign In to GCP Account & to receive $300 credits

On your browser (using chrome), navigate to https://console.cloud.google.com

• GCP Setup Log into GCP Console
• Agree the terms and conditions and you now have a free tier account for GCP
• On top of your screen you will see the link to enable billing
• Click on the Activate Button and go to the next page
• In the next page – choose your country and Agree to the T&C - Continue
• GCP Setup Enable Billing
• In the next page –
• Change account type to – Individual
• Select your Tax status type
• Add your Address, details about your registered ID like SSN/PAN etc, credit card details
• Once done – click Start My Free Trial

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NOTE – It is YOUR responsibility to ensure that you shut down your GCP resources so that you dont incur unnecessary charges. Google provides you with an evaluation credit of $300, upto which you will not be charged. Once you cross the limit of $300 Google will charge you for the resources that you utilize. All cloud providers has the PAY AS YOU GO model, which ensures that you are charged only for the resources that you are utilizing.

NOTE – Ensure that your card supports auto debit. I have seen a few instances where debit cards were rejected as they dont support auto debit.

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