Join us for the GDG Pwani Cloud Study Jam! Over the course of five weeks, this virtual program will guide you through the essentials of Google Cloud, from core fundamentals to advanced topics. Get hands-on experience with machine learning on Vertex AI, secure your APIs with Apigee X and Cloud Armor, and master data analytics using BigQuery. You'll also learn about critical infrastructure tools like Cloud Monitoring and IAM. Elevate your skills with practical, real-world knowledge in a fun, collaborative environment!

Session 1

• ​Core Concepts:

  • ​What is Cloud Computing? (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)

  • ​Google Cloud's Global Infrastructure: Regions, Zones, and the network.

  • ​Interacting with Google Cloud: Console, Cloud Shell, and the gcloud CLI.

  • ​Understanding Projects and Billing.

• ​Key Services to Cover:

  • ​Compute Engine: Virtual machines (the core of IaaS).

  • ​Cloud Storage: Foundational object storage for any kind of data.

  • ​Virtual Private Cloud (VPC): Basic networking concepts like subnets and firewall rules.

  • Identity and Access Management (IAM): The "who can do what on which resource" of Google Cloud.