Google Cloud (GCP)

Looking to take your business to the next level? Google Cloud Platform is the perfect platform for you! With its vast array of options and capabilities, GCP has everything you need to power your business forward.

Transitioning from Datastore to Firestore

Google Cloud Datastore has long been a reliable database platform, accessible directly from applications through API calls. However, Google is gradually phasing out Cloud Datastore in favor of its next-generation counterpart, Google Cloud Firestore. This article aims to guide you through each service’s key differences, advantages, and limitations to help...

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What is CIS Benchmark?

The U.S.-based Center for Internet Security (CIS) stands out as a non-profit organization renowned for its CIS Benchmark standards. This framework represents the pinnacle of security standards for configuring target systems, be it an Operating System or cloud-based networking appliances. Globally, businesses and organizations, including numerous U.S. government departments and...

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DevOps Guide to Important Terraform Concepts

This is an intermediate guide to the core Terraform concepts. If you can get your head around these core concepts, you will be well on your way to understanding Terraform. I have not included Terraform modules in the guide, modules are a big topic and I will tackle these in...

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GCP Projects: “You do not have permission to create projects in this location.”

Use Google Cloud? Have you ever had the headache where you cannot create GCP projects in your GCP organization? It can be extremely frustrating. Go to the google cloud console and make yourself an OrgAdmin, Owner, and ProjectCreator with these commands: Once I did the project creator role, I could...

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Useful Google Cloud Shell Commands

Here are some of the most useful commands I have picked up with my time on Google Cloud Shell. This list is not definitive, but I am sure that you will get some use from them. How to prevent project deletion in Google Cloud Shell This is a great command...

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Auto-Scaling in GCP

Google Cloud Auto Scaling: Optimizing Server Performance for Fluctuating Demands Businesses are seeking ways to optimize server performance and resource utilization while ensuring a seamless user experience. Google Cloud’s Auto Scaling offers a powerful solution to address these concerns by automatically adjusting the number of virtual machines in response to...

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How To Create Kubernetes (K8S) Clusters on Google Cloud

Diving into the world of Kubernetes on Google Cloud Platform (GCP)? This introductory guide is tailor-made for beginners, walking you through the nuances of building, deploying, and exposing services efficiently with the gcloud command-line utility. By mastering these steps to create K8s Clusters, you’ll be well-equipped to automate and script...