Getting Started With Google Cloud

Study Jam November 21st, 2020 (2:00pm - 4:00pm Eastern)

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Event Information Join the UCF and FAU Developer Student Clubs and follow along as we explore some of the fundamental concepts and APIs available in the Google Cloud Platform. We'll introduce the Qwiklabs platform and the Google Cloud Platform Console, then dive into creating virtual machines with Compute Engine, setting up Kubernetes clusters with the Google Kubernetes Engine, and then explore networking and HTTP load balancing.

After completing this event, members will have earned a badge to show off on their LinkedIn and social media profiles. Members can optionally complete a challenge lab to earn an additional badge.

Prerequisites

No prior Google Cloud experience required.

For this event, you'll need a working computer with a modern browser (such as Google Chrome) and a stable internet connection.

What you'll learn

What makes Cloud Computing is so appealing today
How to navigate the Google Cloud Platform using the console
How to create and manage cloud resources using the command line
How to create virtual machines in Compute Engine
How to set up and configure a Kubernetes cluster
How network and HTTP load balancing works

What you'll gain

Up to 60 days of free access to the Qwiklabs learning platform
Information on preparing for the Associate Cloud Engineer Certification
Hands-on experience with the Google Cloud Platform
Up to two skill badges from the Qwiklabs platform

Need help? Our tech leads are here to help! They can help guide you through labs, answer any questions about the content, and provide a more comprehensive overview of the content. Reach out to them in the Discord server.

Take the opportunity to discuss these topics with other members in the club. Get to know them, ask questions, and provide help. This is a great way to find potential team members for the Solution Challenge. Make sure to guide members to the correct solution rather than giving them the answer.