Implementing Complex VPC and Hybrid Connectivity

ADVANCED
160 minutes
5 tasks

In this hands-on lab, you will develop a comprehensive understanding of designing and implementing complex VPC architectures and hybrid connectivity solutions. You will start by creating a shared VPC and configure Cloud NAT for outbound internet access. As part of this lab, you will also integrate on-premises resources with your Google Cloud VPC using Cloud VPN. This lab simulates a real-world scenario requiring secure, reliable, and scalable network solutions to interconnect your distributed infrastructure.

Scenario

You are a cloud architect for a multinational corporation, tasked with creating a hybrid network infrastructure. Your company requires a secure, high-performance connection between their on-premises data centers and their Google Cloud instances to ensure seamless data access and transfer. Important metrics include maintaining less than 50 ms latency, ensuring a 99.9% service availability, and minimizing the operational cost of connectivity within $200/month limits.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the concept of VPC and hybrid cloud architecture.
  • Establish a shared VPC and configure Cloud NAT.
  • Integrate on-premises data with Google Cloud using Cloud VPN.
  • Ensure secure and optimized network traffic across hybrid environments.

tasks (5)

task 1: Create a Shared VPC

30 min

task 2: Configure Cloud NAT for Outbound Traffic

20 min

task 3: Establish Hybrid Connectivity with Cloud VPN

40 min

task 4: Monitor Network Traffic and Optimize

30 min

task 5: Optimize and Secure VPC Resources

40 min

Prerequisites

  • Understanding of VPC networking concepts
  • Familiarity with Cloud VPN setup

Skills Tested

VPC and network designHybrid cloud connectivityNetwork security and monitoringVPN configurationCloud NAT management

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