Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is a suite of cloud computing services that runs on the same infrastructure that Google uses internally for its end-user products like Google Search, Gmail, YouTube, and Google Drive. GCP offers a wide range of services including computing, storage, networking, machine learning, and data analytics.
Core Services Categories
- Compute: Virtual machines, containers, serverless computing, and batch processing
- Storage: Object storage, file storage, block storage, and archival solutions
- Networking: Virtual networks, load balancing, content delivery, and DNS
- Databases: SQL and NoSQL databases, data warehouses, and caching services
- AI & Machine Learning: TensorFlow, AutoML, and pre-trained APIs
- Big Data: Data processing, analytics, and pipeline management
- Security: Identity management, encryption, and compliance tools
Key Features
- Global Infrastructure: Extensive network of data centers worldwide
- Machine Learning: Advanced AI and ML capabilities with TensorFlow
- Data Analytics: BigQuery for large-scale data analysis
- Open Source Friendly: Strong support for open-source technologies
- Sustainability: Carbon-neutral operations and renewable energy
- Performance: High-performance networking and computing capabilities
Common Use Cases
- Web application hosting
- Big data processing and analytics
- Machine learning and AI
- Containerized applications
- Data lakes and warehousing
- DevOps and CI/CD
- IoT and streaming data