Module Overview

1. Module Overview

In this module, we cover virtual machine instances, or VMs. VMs are the most common infrastructure component and in Google Cloud they're provided by Compute Engine. A VM is similar, but not identical, to a hardware computer. VMs consists of a virtual CPU, some amount of memory, disk storage, and an IP address. Compute Engine is Google Cloud's service to create VMs. It is very flexible and offers many options, including some that cannot exist in physical hardware. For example, a micro VM shares a CPU with other virtual machines, so you can get a VM with less capacity at a lower cost. Another example of a function that cannot exist in hardware is that some VMs offer burst capability, meaning that the virtual CPU will run above its rated capacity for a brief period, using the available shared physical CPU. The main VM options are CPU, memory, discs, and networking. Now, this is going to be a very robust module. There's a lot of detail to cover here with how virtual machines work on Google Cloud. First, we'll start with the basics of Compute Engine, followed by a quick little lab to get you more familiar with creating virtual machines. Then, we'll look at the different CPU and memory options that enable you to create different configurations. Next, we will look at images and the different disk options available with Compute Engine. After that, we will discuss very common Compute Engine actions that you might encounter in your day-to-day job. This will be followed by an in-depth lab that explores many of the features and services covered in this module. Let's get started with an overview of Compute Engine.

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