Google Compute Engine

Google Compute Engine is a Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) offered by Google Cloud Platform that enables users to run virtual machines on Google's infrastructure. It was announced in 2012 at the Google I/O conference, with support from Ubuntu, SUSE, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and Windows Server. The service is built on the same infrastructure that Google uses for its own services, such as Google Search and YouTube. It is designed to provide a scalable and flexible platform for running a wide range of workloads, from small development environments to large-scale enterprise applications, with support from Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure.

Introduction

Google Compute Engine is a key component of the Google Cloud Platform, which also includes Google Cloud Storage, Google Cloud Datastore, and Google Cloud SQL. It allows users to create and manage virtual machines with a range of configurations, including CPU and memory options, and supports a variety of operating systems, including Debian, CentOS, and Windows Server. The service is integrated with other Google Cloud Platform services, such as Google Cloud Load Balancing and Google Cloud CDN, to provide a comprehensive platform for building and deploying applications, with support from Netflix, Airbnb, and Uber. It also supports a range of networking options, including firewalls, VPN, and load balancing, with integration with Cisco Systems and Juniper Networks.

Features

The service offers a range of features, including autoscaling, load balancing, and instance groups, which allow users to easily manage and scale their applications, with support from Kubernetes and Docker. It also provides a range of storage options, including persistent disk and local SSD, which offer high-performance and low-latency storage for applications, with integration with Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Dell EMC. Additionally, the service supports a range of networking options, including VPC and interconnect, which allow users to create and manage their own virtual networks, with support from Verizon Communications and AT&T. The service also integrates with other Google Cloud Platform services, such as Google Cloud Monitoring and Google Cloud Logging, to provide a comprehensive platform for monitoring and logging applications, with support from Splunk and New Relic.

Pricing

The pricing for the service is based on the type and number of virtual machines used, as well as the amount of storage and networking resources consumed, with support from Accenture and Deloitte. The service offers a range of pricing options, including on-demand and preemptible instances, which allow users to choose the pricing model that best fits their needs, with integration with SAP SE and Oracle Corporation. Additionally, the service provides a range of discounts and promotions, including sustained use discounts and committed use discounts, which can help reduce costs for users, with support from IBM and Intel Corporation. The service also integrates with other Google Cloud Platform services, such as Google Cloud Billing and Google Cloud Cost Management, to provide a comprehensive platform for managing costs and budgets, with support from Ernst & Young and KPMG.

Security

The service provides a range of security features, including firewalls, SSL/TLS encryption, and identity and access management (IAM), which help protect applications and data from unauthorized access, with support from Symantec and Check Point. It also supports a range of compliance standards, including HIPAA and PCI-DSS, which help ensure that applications and data meet regulatory requirements, with integration with Compliance.ai and Riskonnect. Additionally, the service provides a range of security tools and services, including Google Cloud Security Command Center and Google Cloud Security Scanner, which help users detect and respond to security threats, with support from Palo Alto Networks and Cyberark. The service also integrates with other Google Cloud Platform services, such as Google Cloud IAM and Google Cloud Key Management Service, to provide a comprehensive platform for managing security and access, with support from Okta and OneLogin.

Use_cases

The service is suitable for a wide range of use cases, including web applications, mobile applications, and enterprise applications, with support from Salesforce.com and Workday, Inc.. It is also suitable for big data and machine learning workloads, with support from Apache Hadoop and TensorFlow. Additionally, the service is suitable for disaster recovery and business continuity planning, with integration with Veritas Technologies and Veeam Software. The service also supports a range of industries, including healthcare, finance, and retail, with support from UnitedHealth Group and Walmart. The service is used by a range of companies, including Home Depot, Target Corporation, and Best Buy, with integration with SAS Institute and Tableau Software.

History

The service was announced in 2012 at the Google I/O conference, with support from Larry Page and Sergey Brin. It was initially available in limited preview, with support from Google Cloud Platform and Google Ventures. The service was later made generally available in 2013, with support from Google Cloud Storage and Google Cloud Datastore. Since then, the service has continued to evolve and expand, with new features and capabilities added regularly, with integration with Google Cloud AI Platform and Google Cloud IoT Core. Today, the service is used by a range of companies and organizations, including NASA, The New York Times, and Harvard University, with support from MIT and Stanford University. The service has also been recognized with a range of awards and accolades, including CRN and InfoWorld, with integration with Forrester Research and Gartner. Category:Cloud computing