Google Cloud Study Jams (v2) - Week 3 Session 1: Traditional Compute & Virtual Machine Management

GDG Pwani

An introduction to Virtual Machines (VMs)A shift toward foundational cloud computing, exploring situations where full co...

Jun 23, 4:00 – 5:00 PM (UTC)

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Google CloudWorkshop / hands-on session

About this event

An introduction to Virtual Machines (VMs)

A shift toward foundational cloud computing, exploring situations where full control over the operating system and underlying kernel is required instead of serverless abstractions.

What will be covered:

  • Compute Engine Overview: Virtualization concepts and the role of Google Compute Engine (GCE).

  • Architecture & Selection: Choosing the right machine types (general-purpose vs. compute-optimized), understanding persistent storage options, and basic virtual private cloud (VPC) networking.

  • Security & Access: Managing SSH keys, service accounts, and IAM roles to safely access virtualized instances.

Speakers

  • Mukhtar Salim

    Devseclab Solutions

    Founder & CTO

  • Rodgers Ndocha

    GDE, Cloud Engineer

Organizers

  • Wayne Gakuo

    Unstacked Labs

    Lead, GDG Pwani

  • Jemmimah Kavyu

    Zindua School

    WTM Pwani Lead & GDG Co-Organizer

  • Mukhtar Salim

    Devseclab Solutions

    GDG Co-Organizer - Operations Lead

  • DUNCAN MAINA

    Duncan Digital Solutions

    GDG Co-Organizer - Branding & Design Lead

  • Mary Dhahabu

    GDG Co-Organizer - Social Media Manager

  • Victor Jotham Ashioya

    GDG Co-Organizer - Strategic Partnerships Lead

  • Wakio Florence

    WTM Pwani - Social Media Manager

  • Brayan Kai Mwanyumba

    WTM Pwani - Programs Lead

  • Biasha Said

    WTM Pwani - Social Media Manager