GCP (Google Cloud Platform)

GCP is Google's cloud computing platform offering infrastructure, platform, and software services for cloud deployments.

What is GCP?

Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is a suite of cloud computing services offered by Google that provides infrastructure, platform, and software services leveraging Google's global infrastructure and technical expertise.

Core GCP Services

Compute: Compute Engine, Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), Cloud Functions, Cloud Run
Storage: Cloud Storage, Persistent Disk, Filestore
Database: Cloud SQL, Cloud Spanner, Firestore, BigQuery
Networking: VPC, Cloud Load Balancing, Cloud CDN, Cloud DNS
Security: Cloud IAM, Security Command Center, Cloud KMS

GCP Differentiators

GCP is known for its data analytics and machine learning capabilities, Kubernetes expertise (GKE), global network infrastructure, and competitive pricing with sustained use discounts.

Common Misconceptions

"GCP is only for Google apps" - Full enterprise platform
"Smaller than competitors means less capable" - Feature-rich platform
"GCP is only for startups" - Major enterprises use GCP