30 Questions
How does Cloud VPN protect data in transit?
By establishing an encrypted tunnel using IPsec.
What is the underlying network used for Cloud VPN connections?
The public internet.
What type of network does Cloud VPN enable secure connections to on GCP?
Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) network.
What is the benefit of using Cloud VPN for connecting on-premises networks to GCP?
Securely connecting the private on-premises network to the VPC network on GCP.
What is the primary purpose of Direct Peering in Google Cloud?
To establish a direct connection between your network and Google's edge network for exchanging high volumes of traffic.
What type of traffic is typically exchanged between your infrastructure and Google's services using Direct Peering?
High volumes of traffic
What is the main benefit of using Direct Peering in Google Cloud?
Enabling the exchange of high volumes of traffic between your infrastructure and Google's services
What is the connection point for Direct Peering in Google Cloud?
Google's edge network
What types of Google services can be accessed using Direct Peering?
Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and other Google products
What is Carrier Peering in Google Cloud Platform?
A service that enables access to Google applications, like Google Workspace, through a service provider.
Is Carrier Peering directly covered by an SLA from Google?
No
What is the recommended method to access Google Cloud resources?
Partner Interconnect or Dedicated Interconnect
What is the use case for Carrier Peering?
When you want to improve access to Google applications like Google Workspace and are willing to use a service provider to connect your infrastructure.
What determines the SLA for your Carrier Peering connection?
The specific service provider you choose and their agreement with you.
What are the key benefits of using Dedicated Interconnect in Google Cloud Platform?
High bandwidth, low latency, security, and reliability
What is the maximum bandwidth supported by a single Dedicated Interconnect connection?
80 Gbps (gigabits per second)
What is the guaranteed monthly availability of Dedicated Interconnect connections according to Google's SLA?
99.9%
What is the primary advantage of using Dedicated Interconnect over the public internet for accessing Google Cloud resources?
High bandwidth capacity and low latency
What is the benefit of the private connection offered by Dedicated Interconnect?
Enhanced security
What is the purpose of the multiple redundant links in Dedicated Interconnect?
To provide a highly reliable connection with resilience
What is a scenario where a Partner Interconnect connection would be more suitable than a Dedicated Interconnect connection?
A scenario where a data center is in a physical location that can't reach a Dedicated Interconnect colocation facility, or if the data needs don't warrant an entire 10 Gbps connection.
What is the maximum availability guarantee that can be provided for a Partner Interconnect connection?
Up to 99.99%
What is a limitation of Google's responsibility in a Partner Interconnect connection?
Google isn't responsible for any aspects of Partner Interconnect provided by the third-party service provider, nor any issues outside of Google's network.
What type of applications or services can be configured to use a Partner Interconnect connection?
Mission-critical services or applications that can tolerate some downtime.
What is the main difference between a Partner Interconnect connection and a Dedicated Interconnect connection?
A Partner Interconnect connection is provided by a third-party service provider, whereas a Dedicated Interconnect connection is provided directly by Google.
What is the primary purpose of Cross-Cloud Interconnect in Google Cloud?
To establish high-bandwidth dedicated connectivity between Google Cloud and another cloud service provider.
What are the benefits of using Cross-Cloud Interconnect in addition to supporting multiple cloud service providers?
Reduced complexity, site-to-site data transfer, and encryption.
What are the two available sizes of Cross-Cloud Interconnect connections?
10 Gbps and 100 Gbps.
What is the outcome of peering your Google Virtual Private Cloud network with a network hosted by a supported cloud service provider using Cross-Cloud Interconnect?
Dedicated connectivity is established between the two networks.
What is the significance of Cross-Cloud Interconnect in terms of cloud strategy?
It supports an integrated multicloud strategy.
Study Notes
Cloud VPN in Google Cloud
- Allows secure connection of private on-premises network to Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) network on Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- Connection established over the public internet
- Uses IPsec to create an encrypted tunnel to protect data in transit
Direct Peering in Google Cloud
- Direct Peering enables a direct connection between your network and Google's edge network.
- This connection allows for the exchange of high volumes of traffic between your infrastructure and Google's services.
- Google's services include Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and other Google products.
- Direct Peering facilitates the exchange of traffic between your infrastructure and Google's services, including GCP and other Google products.
Carrier Peering in Google Cloud Platform
- Enables access to Google applications, such as Google Workspace, through a service provider.
- Provides enterprise-grade network services that connect infrastructure to Google.
SLA Coverage
- Carrier Peering is not directly covered by a Service Level Agreement (SLA) from Google.
- SLA for connection and performance depends on the specific service provider and their agreement with the user.
Service Recommendations
- Google recommends using Partner Interconnect or Dedicated Interconnect as the preferred methods to access Google Cloud resources.
Use Cases
- Carrier Peering is suitable for improving access to Google applications like Google Workspace when using a service provider to connect infrastructure.
Dedicated Interconnect in Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- A service that provides a direct physical connection between your on-premises network and Google's network.
- Offers high bandwidth capacity and low latency compared to using the public internet for accessing Google Cloud resources.
Key Benefits
- High bandwidth: Supports up to 80 Gbps (gigabits per second) of bandwidth per connection.
- Low latency: Provides a consistent and low-latency network experience compared to using the public internet.
- Security: Offers enhanced security with a private connection to Google's network.
- Reliability: Offers a highly reliable connection with multiple redundant links for resilience.
Dedicated Interconnect SLA
- Google guarantees a 99.9% monthly availability SLA for Dedicated Interconnect connections.
- Ensures the connection is available for 99.9% of the time during a calendar month.
- In case of downtime exceeding the SLA, you may be eligible for service credits from Google.
Partner Interconnect Connection
- Useful when a data center is in a location that cannot reach a Dedicated Interconnect colocation facility
- Suitable for data needs that don't require a 10 GigaBytes per second connection
- Can be configured to support mission-critical services or applications that can tolerate some downtime
- Covered by an SLA of up to 99.99% if topologies meet Google's specifications
- Google is not responsible for issues outside of Google's network or aspects of Partner Interconnect provided by the third-party service provider
Cross-Cloud Interconnect
- Establishes high-bandwidth dedicated connectivity between Google Cloud and another cloud service provider
- Dedicated physical connection provisioned by Google between Google network and another cloud service provider's network
- Enables peering of Google Virtual Private Cloud network with network hosted by supported cloud service provider
Features and Benefits
- Supports integrated multicloud strategy adoption
- Offers reduced complexity
- Enables site-to-site data transfer
- Provides encryption
Connection Options
- Available in two sizes: 10 Gbps or 100 Gbps
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