Course Description

Course Overview

The Professional Cloud Network Engineer course is designed to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to design, implement, and manage robust network solutions on the Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This course focuses on advanced networking concepts, best practices, and hands-on experience to prepare participants for the Google Cloud Certified – Professional Cloud Network Engineer exam.

Prerequisites

To enroll in the Professional Cloud Network Engineer course, participants should have a strong understanding of networking concepts and architecture, including IP addressing, subnetting, routing, and network protocols. Familiarity with GCP fundamentals and experience in managing GCP networking services will be beneficial. Participants should also have a basic understanding of cloud computing principles and technologies.

Methodology

The Professional Cloud Network Engineer course follows a blended learning approach, combining theoretical instruction, demonstrations, discussions, and hands-on labs. Participants will engage in instructor-led sessions where advanced networking concepts and best practices are explained. They will also have access to GCP resources and tools to gain practical experience in designing and implementing network solutions. The course encourages active participation, discussions, and collaborative problem-solving to reinforce learning.

Course Outline

Networking Concepts and GCP Overview

Review of networking fundamentals and architectures

Understanding GCP networking services and components

Overview of GCP’s global infrastructure and network optimization

Designing and Planning Network Architecture

Analyzing business and technical requirements for network design

Designing VPC networks, subnets, and IP addressing schemes

Planning network connectivity and network security

Implementing and Managing VPC Networks

Configuring VPC networks, subnets, and firewall rules

Implementing VPC peering and VPN connections

Managing network resources and access control

Load Balancing and Traffic Management

Configuring HTTP(S) and TCP/UDP load balancers

Utilizing global and regional load balancing

Managing SSL certificates and session affinity

Network Security and Compliance

Implementing network-level security controls

Utilizing Cloud Identity-Aware Proxy and Cloud Armor

Addressing compliance and data protection requirements

Hybrid Networking and Interconnectivity

Establishing hybrid connectivity with Cloud VPN or Dedicated Interconnect

Extending on-premises networks to GCP with Cloud Interconnect

Utilizing partner interconnect and direct peering options

Network Monitoring, Optimization, and Troubleshooting

Monitoring network performance with Stackdriver

Analyzing network traffic with VPC Flow Logs

Troubleshooting network connectivity and latency issues

Outcome

By the end of the Professional Cloud Network Engineer course, participants will have:

• Developed a comprehensive understanding of advanced networking concepts and best practices in the GCP environment
• Acquired practical knowledge in designing and implementing network solutions on GCP
• Gained expertise in utilizing GCP networking services and features
• Learned techniques for network monitoring, optimization, and troubleshooting
• Prepared for the Google Cloud Certified – Professional Cloud Network Engineer exam
• Gained hands-on experience through practical labs and exercises

Labs

The Professional Cloud Network Engineer course includes hands-on labs that provide participants with practical experience in designing, implementing, and managing network solutions on GCP. Some examples of lab exercises include:

• Designing and configuring VPC networks and subnets
• Implementing firewall rules and network security controls
• Configuring load balancers for HTTP(S) and TCP/UDP traffic
• Establishing VPN connections and network peering
• Monitoring network performance and analyzing flow logs
• Troubleshooting network connectivity and latency issues

These labs enable participants to apply the concepts learned in the course and gain hands-on experience in designing and implementing network solutions on GCP, allowing them to develop practical skills as Professional Cloud Network Engineers.