Advanced GKE Networking and Security Design

ADVANCED

150 minutes

5 tasks

This lab focuses on designing a secure Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) networking architecture. Learners will configure VPC-native clusters, implement secure private endpoints, and manage GKE IP plans for pods and services. Advanced security controls are applied using Google Cloud's IAM and Firewall rules, ensuring a robust environment ready for public workloads.

Scenario

TechCo, a software development firm, is deploying their new public web service using Kubernetes on Google Cloud. The firm requires a secure GKE environment that meets stringent compliance standards, supports IPv4/IPv6 addressing for their app, and integrates seamlessly with existing Google Cloud services. The solution must include secure, private communication paths and efficient resource allocation management.

Learning Objectives

Design a VPC-native GKE cluster with private endpoints
Configure advanced IAM settings for least privilege
Implement a secure network with firewall rules for GKE
Plan and allocate IP ranges for pods and services

tasks (5)

task 1: Create a VPC-native GKE cluster with private endpoints

45 min

task 2: Configure IAM roles for secure GKE access

30 min

task 3: Setup firewall rules for the GKE environment

40 min

task 4: Plan IP allocations for GKE pods and services

35 min

task 5: Implement logging and monitoring for GKE operations