In this chapter, we will introduce the concept of cloud computing to better understand what Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is. We will take a look at GCP resources and their hierarchy. After that, we will create our first account and set up a project. The billing options will be discussed. We will see how to create a billing account and associate it with the project. Finally, we will take a look at how to export the billing information. It is important to have this introduction before we start talking about GCP services. This will both help you to pass the exam and to perform the basic setup of GCP for real-life scenarios before you can even use the services.
We will cover the following topics in this chapter:
- Introducing the cloud
- Understanding GCP
- Understanding GCP infrastructure
- Basic GCP configuration
Exam tips: Having a good understanding...