GCP for DevOps — Advanced Networking
Advanced Networking
This chapter covers advanced GCP networking services: Cloud DNS for domain management, Cloud CDN for content delivery, Cloud Armor for DDoS protection and WAF, advanced load balancing, and private connectivity options.
Advanced Networking Overview
Advanced Networking:
┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ │
│ Internet │
│ ┌──────────┐ ┌──────────┐ ┌──────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Cloud DNS │ │ Cloud CDN │ │ Cloud Armor │ │
│ │ • Public │ │ • Cache │ │ • DDoS protection │ │
│ │ • Private │ │ • Edge │ │ • WAF rules │ │
│ └──────────┘ └──────────┘ └──────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │ │ │
│ ▼ ▼ ▼ │
│ ┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Cloud Load Balancing │ │
│ │ • Global HTTP(S) • Regional TCP/UDP │ │
│ │ • Internal HTTP • SSL Proxy / TCP Proxy │ │
│ └──────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Private Connectivity │ │
│ │ • Private Google Access • Private Service Connect│ │
│ │ • Cloud VPN • Cloud Interconnect │ │
│ └──────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
└────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
What You Will Learn
- Manage DNS zones and records with Cloud DNS
- Configure Cloud CDN for caching and edge delivery
- Protect applications with Cloud Armor WAF and DDoS policies
- Implement advanced load balancing patterns
- Set up private access to Google APIs and services
Chapter Contents
| # | Topic | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cloud DNS | Public and private DNS zones |
| 2 | Cloud CDN | Content caching, edge delivery |
| 3 | Cloud Armor | DDoS protection, WAF rules |
| 4 | Load Balancing Deep Dive | Advanced LB patterns |
| 5 | Private Access | Private Google Access, PSC |
| 6 | Practice Exercises | Hands-on networking labs |
Start with → Cloud DNS
