Google Cloud Architect Handbook

This book is a complete guide to GCP, covering core services like Compute Engine, Kubernetes Engine, and App Engine for running applications. It explores storage solutions such as Cloud Storage, Cloud SQL, and Bigtable, and dives into data analytics with BigQuery and ML tools like Vertex AI and AutoML. Networking topics include VPCs, subnets, and load balancing, while security best practices like IAM and data encryption are highlighted. The book also emphasizes DevOps practices, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC), alongside strategies for building reliable systems with high availability and disaster recovery. It concludes with tips for the GCP Professional Cloud Architect certification, making it a valuable resource for mastering GCP.