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Google Cloud Platform FAQs

Google Cloud Platform FAQs

• What is Google Cloud Platform (GCP)?
  • Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is a cloud computing platform offering a variety of services for building and deploying applications, storing and analysing data, and managing infrastructure. GCP offers scalable and secure cloud infrastructure that can be customised according to the needs of your business. With flexible pricing options which helps manage costs.
• What services are available on GCP?
  • Kubernetes Engine; the best in class managed Kubernetes implementation for running containerised applications at scale
  • BigQuery; a serverless data lake / warehouse built for petabyte scale storage and processing of data
  • Compute Engine; allows you to run virtual machines (VMs) in the cloud
  • Serverless platforms such as Cloud Run, App Engine, and Cloud Functions, for running cloud-native applications.
  • Google Cloud VMware Engine enables rapid migration from existing environments without refactoring applications
  • Cloud Storage; object storage allowing you to store and access your data globally
  • Cloud AI Platform for building a deploying machine learning models
  • BeyondCorp; an industry leading zero trust security solution for you applications and infrastructure running on GCP
  • GCP also offers a variety of security and compliance features, including encryption and network security controls, as well as compliance with industry best practices and government regulations, such as GDPR.
• How can Google Cloud Platform help my business?
  • Google Cloud Platform is perfect for businesses looking for a scalable and flexible platform that can help them save costs, while meeting security and compliance needs. GCP offers a range of services for developing and deploying applications including machine learning and analytics to help drive innovation for businesses, bringing products to market more quickly. Businesses looking to drive collaboration throughout their business need look no further than productivity tools such as Google Workspace, helping improve communication across teams and departments.
• How secure is Google Cloud Platform?
  • Google Cloud Platform is a robust and secure cloud computing platform that provides many security measures to protect customer data and applications. These features include data encryption techniques such as Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), network security controls, and compliance with industry and government regulations.
• Will I experience downtime when migrating to Google Cloud Platform?
  • It’s possible you will experience downtime when migrating to GCP, however this is dependent on the complexity of your migration, the amount of data, and any specific services taken into consideration. To minimise downtime, it’s important to plan out your migration strategy. There is no one size fits all and it’s recommended that you work with a certified specialist to ensure a successful migration.
• How can CTS help me make the move to Google Cloud Platform?

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