Google Compute Engine (GCE) is a core cloud vital to the GCP. The need for scalable and flexible cloud computing in Google Cloud Platform is premium. However, Google Cloud Platform (GCP) has stepped up offering a wide range of services to address these requirements. One of the key services that provide scalable and flexible cloud computing solutions in the GCP is Google Compute Engine. The Google Compute Engine (GCE) is our focus, In this article, we shall explore its features, along with common actions that users can perform with this powerful cloud-based computing service.
Before we delve and begin to explore the features and the common actions you can perform with Google Compute Engine (GCE) on GCP, let’s first understand the concept of Google Compute Engine. It is often referred to as GCE and is a part of Google Cloud Platform’s Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) offering that provides virtual machines (VMs) for running applications and workloads on Google’s infrastructure. It offers a wide range of features and capabilities, making it a popular choice for a variety of workloads.
Google Compute Engine (GCE) has the option of Predefined or Custom machine types with vCPUs (cores), and memory (RAM). It is also characterized by Persistent disks like HDD, SSD, and local SSD, Networking, and operating services (OS) like Linux, and Windows. It offers scalable and customizable infrastructure that allows users to create and manage virtual machines in the cloud. With GCE, users can easily deploy, scale, and manage their applications while benefiting from Google’s robust global network and data centers.
Some of the key features of GCE include:
Other Google Compute engine features are highlighted as follows;
COMPUTE ENGINE | KUBERNETES ENGINE | APP ENG STANDARD | APP ENG FLEXIBLE | CLOUD FUNCTION | |
Language Support | Any | Any | Python, Node.js, GO, Java, PHP | Python, GO, Node.js, Java, PHP, Ruby, .Net, Custom Runtime | Python, Node.js, GO |
Usage Model | Iaas | IaaS, PaaS | PaaS | PaaS | Micro-Service Architecture |
Scaling | Service Autoscaling | Clusters | Autoscaling Managed Server | Autoscaling Managed server | Serverless |
Primary Usecase | General Workloads | Container Workloads | Scalable Apps, Mobile Apps | Web-based | Lightweight Event Action |
GCE is a powerful and versatile IaaS offering that can be used for a variety of workloads. It offers a wide range of features and capabilities, making it a popular choice for businesses of all sizes. In our next article, we shall explore the common Compute Engine actions in the GCP. Till then keep on following the Cloud. Let’s have your comments about how you feel about this blog post. It will help us serve you better.
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