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Elastic Google cloud infrastructure: scaling and automation
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Intermediate
Online
5 Weeks
Quick Facts
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Medium of instructions
English
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Mode of learning
Self study
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Mode of Delivery
Video and Text Based
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Course overview
The Elastic Google cloud infrastructure: Scaling and automation course by Coursera has been designed for computer enthusiasts who wish to know more about the comprehensive infrastructure of Google Cloud, along with its many platform services. The course is meant for those who are familiar with the fundamentals of Cloud and wish to learn further.
The Coursera Elastic Google cloud infrastructure course explores and uses solution elements, that also include load balancing, securely interconnecting networks, infrastructure automation, auto-scaling and managed services. It dives deep into these processes to give a holistic experience about Google cloud and its various elements.
Furthermore, the Coursera Elastic Google cloud infrastructure: Scaling and automation programme is an online, self-paced learning course allowing students to set convenient deadlines and learn at their speed. You will be learning through a combination of video lectures, demos, and hands-on lab experience to become skilled in the services and performance of Google Cloud.
The highlights
- 100% Online
- Self-Paced course
- Flexible deadlines
- Shareable Certificate
- FREE Trial
- Quizzes
- Hands-on Project
Program offerings
- Online learning
- Flexible deadlines
- Shareable certificate.
Course and certificate fees
Students can enrol for free for the course but will have to pay for the complete content and the course completion certificate Rs. 4,115. There is a 7-day free trial option available for this course as well.
Elastic Google cloud infrastructure: scaling and automation
Course name | Fee in INR |
Elastic Google cloud infrastructure: scaling and automation (1 month) | Rs. 4,115 |
Elastic Google cloud infrastructure: scaling and automation (3 months) | Rs. 8,230 |
Elastic Google cloud infrastructure: scaling and automation (6 months) | Rs. 12,345 |
certificate availability
Yes
certificate providing authority
Coursera
Eligibility criteria
Before enrolling in the Elastic Google cloud infrastructure: Scaling and automation course by Coursera, students must have completed other courses such as Google Cloud Fundamentals: Core Infrastructure, Essential Google Cloud Infrastructure: Foundation, or Essential Google Cloud Infrastructure: Core Services.
If they have not completed these courses, then they must have equivalent experience of the topics. Also, participants need to have basic proficiency with command-line tools and the Linux operating system environments. Additionally, they must have Systems Operations experience that includes managing and deploying applications, either on-premises or in a public cloud environment.
Furthermore, to get the course completion certificate for the Elastic Google cloud infrastructure: Scaling and automation programme, students must purchase the certificate experience, which the audit mode does not include. Along with the certificate, students will get access to the course material as well.
What you will learn
Upon completion of the Coursera Elastic Google cloud infrastructure online course, you will have:
- Knowledge of processes such as load balancing and Autoscaling, that are used to distribute and balance the traffic-handling capacity.
- Overview of the different managed services such as BigQuery, Cloud Dataflow, Cloud Dataproc and Cloud Dataprep by Trifacta.
- Skills to automate infrastructure deployment using the Deployment Manager and to know how to use GCP Marketplace to launch infrastructure solutions.
- Hands-on experience in Google cloud services through labs and practical assignments.
The syllabus
Module 1: Introduction
Video
Reading
- Welcome to Elastic Cloud Infrastructure: Scaling and Automation
Module 2: Interconnecting Networks
Videos
- Module Overview
- Cloud VPN
- Lab Intro: Configuring Google Cloud HA VPN
- Getting Started with Google Cloud and Qwiklabs
- Cloud Interconnect and Peering
- Cloud Interconnect
- Peering
- Choosing a connection
- Shared VPC and VPC Peering
- Module Review
Reading
- HA VPN
Assignment
- Interconnecting Networks
App Item
- Lab: Configuring Google Cloud HA VPN
Module 3: Load Balancing and Autoscaling
Videos
- Module Overview
- Managed instance groups
- Autoscaling and health checks
- Overview of HTTP(S) load balancing
- Example: HTTP load balancer
- HTTP(S) load balancing
- Lab Intro: Configuring an HTTP Load Balancer with Autoscaling
- Lab Review: Configuring an HTTP Load Balancer with Autoscaling
- Cloud CDN
- SSL proxy load balancing
- TCP proxy load balancing
- Network load balancing
- Internal load balancing
- Lab Intro: Configuring an Internal Load Balancer
- Lab Review: Configuring an Internal Load Balancer
- Choosing a load balancer
- Module Review
Assignment
- Load Balancing and Autoscaling
App Items
- Configuring an HTTP Load Balancer with Autoscaling
- Configuring an Internal Load Balancer
Module 4: Infrastructure Automation
Videos
- Module Overview
- Terraform
- Lab Intro: Automating the Infrastructure of Networks Using Terraform
- Lab Review: Automating the Infrastructure of networks using Terraform
- Google Cloud Marketplace
- Demo: Launch on Google Cloud Marketplace
- Module Review
Assignment
- Infrastructure Automation
App Item
- Lab: Automating the Deployment of Infrastructure Using Terraform
Module 5: Managed Services
Videos
- Module Overview
- BigQuery
- Dataflow
- Dataprep
- Dataproc
- Demo: Dataproc
- Module Review
- Course Series Review
Reading
- What’s Next? Get Certified
Assignment
- Managed Services
Admission details
To apply to the Elastic Google cloud infrastructure: Scaling and automation training by Coursera, you should follow the following steps:
- Go to the homepage of Coursera
- Look for ‘Elastic Google cloud infrastructure: Scaling and automation course’ on the website.
- Next, you need to click on the ‘Enroll ’ option.
- A dialogue box will appear. Sign up to avail of the course using either your Google account or email ID.
Filling the form
To join the Coursera Elastic Google cloud infrastructure course, sign up or log in to the website using your Email ID and password to start the course.
How it helps
The Coursera Elastic Google cloud infrastructure: Scaling and automation course is designed to give a broader understanding of the processes and services included in Google cloud. Students will acquire knowledge about systems including Load Balancing, Virtual Private Network (VPN), Google Cloud Platform and Autoscaling.
The programme curriculum includes video lectures and extra readings for a broader understanding of the topics. There are labs, graded quizzes, and assignments for practical knowledge and hands-on experience. Students will get a chance to learn from top companies and universities that excel in their respective fields.
Completing the course will be equivalent to learning programmes such as Cloud Architecture with Google Cloud Professional Certificate, Architecting with Google Compute Engine Specialization or Cloud Engineering with Google Cloud Professional Certificate.
Also, the students will be able to purchase the shareable course completion certificate. The certificate can be used on professional platforms such as LinkedIn.
FAQs
Is there a preview available for this course?
Yes, students have the option to preview the first video, check out the syllabus of the course before you enrol. However, you must purchase the course to access the rest of the content which is not included in the preview.
When will I receive my certificate for this programme?
To obtain a shareable course completion certificate, students need to complete the course. Only after all the lessons and assignments are completed a student will receive the certificate.
Is this course beginner-friendly?
As this is an intermediate level course, students will need some prerequisite knowledge of Google cloud as well as other processes. There are specific courses provided by Coursera that can be taken before enrolling in this course:
- Google Cloud Fundamentals: Core Infrastructure
- Essential Google Cloud Infrastructure: Foundation
- Essential Google Cloud Infrastructure: Core Services
What if I don’t finish the course on time?
The course has flexible deadlines that can be easily reset according to the schedule of a student. The lectures and videos will be available to the students so that they can learn at their speed and reset the deadlines at will.
Does Coursera provide financial aid for this course?
Yes, students can get financial aid from Coursera to pursue the course. To benefit from that, they must fill out an application, stating the need for assistance, and wait for approval. Also, students can take the 7 days free trial of the course before enrolling.
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