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Introduction to the Google Cloud Console: Management plane

Introduction to the Google Cloud Console: Management plane

- Google Cloud is a cloud computing platform provided by Google that includes a mixture of infrastructure as a service, platform as a service, and software as a service offerings. The Google Cloud console is a web interface that lets users access and manage the broad range of services included in the Google Cloud platform. The Google Cloud console is a management plane for Google Cloud and a very critical security layer. If a cyber criminal gains access to the Google Cloud console, they'll potentially have unfettered access to your Google Cloud environment. To navigate through the hands-on practice demo sections, it is best to have a sandbox environment to explore with. One option is creating an account with Google Cloud. There are free tiers available, but be sure to review the terms and agreements carefully to understand the financial implications of long-term usage. I highly recommend subscribing to a cloud skills…

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