As an international marketer and Google Cloud Expert, I’m always looking for ways to improve my skills and knowledge. One of the best ways to do that is by earning Google Cloud skill badges.
Skill badges are digital badges that recognize your proficiency with Google Cloud products and services. They’re earned by completing hands-on quests that test your ability to apply your knowledge in real-world scenarios.
One of the most important skill badges to earn is the Perform Foundational Infrastructure Tasks in Google Cloud skill badge. This badge demonstrates your ability to build and connect storage-centric cloud infrastructure using the basic capabilities of Cloud Storage, Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Functions, and Pub/Sub.
Why Perform Foundational Infrastructure Tasks in Google Cloud is Important
Perform Foundational Infrastructure Tasks in Google Cloud is important because it gives you the skills you need to build and manage cloud infrastructure. This is essential for any organization that wants to use Google Cloud to its fullest potential.
With this skill badge, you’ll be able to:
- Create and manage Cloud Storage buckets
- Set up IAM roles and permissions to control access to your cloud resources
- Create and deploy Cloud Functions
- Create and manage Pub/Sub topics and subscriptions
These are just a few of the skills you’ll learn by earning the Perform Foundational Infrastructure Tasks in Google Cloud skill badge.
Why I Decided to Obtain the Perform Foundational Infrastructure Tasks in Google Cloud Skill Badge
There are a few reasons why I decided to obtain the Perform Foundational Infrastructure Tasks in Google Cloud skill badge:
- To improve my skills and knowledge. As an international marketer and Google Cloud Expert, it’s important for me to stay up-to-date on the latest Google Cloud products and services. Earning this skill badge was a great way to do that.
- To make myself more marketable. This skill badge is a valuable asset for any IT professional. It demonstrates that I have the skills and knowledge necessary to build and manage cloud infrastructure.
- To challenge myself. I’m always looking for new challenges, and this quest was definitely a good one. It required me to learn new skills and apply them in real-world scenarios.
How I Got the Perform Foundational Infrastructure Tasks in Google Cloud Skill Badge
To get the Perform Foundational Infrastructure Tasks in Google Cloud skill badge, I had to complete a hands-on quest. The quest consisted of four different labs:
- Cloud Storage Lab: In this lab, I learned how to create and manage Cloud Storage buckets, as well as how to set permissions for accessing and using Cloud Storage resources.
- IAM Lab: In this lab, I learned how to set up IAM roles and permissions to control access to my cloud resources.
- Cloud Functions Lab: In this lab, I learned how to create and deploy Cloud Functions.
- Pub/Sub Lab: In this lab, I learned how to create and manage Pub/Sub topics and subscriptions.
After completing the four labs, I had to pass a final assessment challenge lab. This lab tested my ability to apply the skills I learned in the previous labs to build and manage a cloud infrastructure.
Earning this skill badge was a rewarding experience. It helped me to improve my skills and knowledge, make myself more marketable, and challenge myself.
If you or your business need help creating and managing infrastructure in Google Cloud, please contact me. I would be happy to assist you. Here is my badge. To validate it, simply click on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Go to the Cloud Storage page and click the Create bucket button. Enter a name for your bucket and select a region. Click the Create button.
Go to the Pub/Sub page and click the Create topic button. Enter a name for your topic and click the Create button.
Go to the Cloud Functions page and click the Create function button. Enter a name for your function and select a trigger type. Write the code for your function and click the Deploy button.
Go to the IAM & Admin page and click the Users & service accounts tab. Find the user you want to remove and click the Manage button. Click the Remove button and confirm the removal.
Go to the Cloud Functions page and find the function you want to check. Click the View button and the Status section will show the current status of your function.
Go to the Cloud Functions page and find the function you want to troubleshoot. Click the View button and click the Logs tab. Review the logs for any errors or warnings.
Go to the Cloud Functions page and find the function you want to scale. Click the Edit button and under the Basic settings section, change the Max instances value. Click the Save button.