Configuring VPC Network with Advanced Routing and Security

ADVANCED
210 minutes
5 tasks

In this lab, you will set up a VPC network with complex routing strategies and advanced security measures appropriate for an enterprise-scale environment within GCP. You will learn to configure subnets, enable Private Google Access, implement Cloud NAT and hierarchical firewall policies, and apply routing strategies using tags. The lab will detail the integration of dynamic and policy-based routing, alongside implementing a Cloud Next Generation Firewall for enhanced security controls. You will also explore network optimization techniques suited to a professional-level network engineer’s responsibilities.

Scenario

A multinational corporation, TechGlobal Corp., is expanding its services across different continents and aims to set up a scalable and secure networking architecture in the cloud. The company requires a VPC network in GCP that supports dynamic routing across regions and enforces strict security measures using advanced firewall policies. Additionally, the organization wants to ensure private connectivity for its resources to Google APIs and manage route propagation effectively across multiple networking environments. This lab provides an opportunity to tackle these challenges as part of TechGlobal's IT team.

Learning Objectives

  • Configure a custom mode VPC network with multiple subnets and secondary ranges
  • Implement advanced routing using dynamic and policy-based strategies
  • Apply hierarchical firewall rules for enhanced network security
  • Enable Private Google Access and configure Cloud NAT for private connectivity
  • Explore network optimization techniques and troubleshoot common connectivity issues

tasks (5)

task 1: Create a custom VPC network and multiple subnets

30 min

task 2: Configure dynamic routing and enable Private Google Access

40 min

task 3: Setup Cloud NAT and configure firewall rules

45 min

task 4: Implement and manage hierarchical firewall policies

35 min

task 5: Optimize network performance and troubleshoot connectivity issues

60 min

Prerequisites

  • Understanding of foundational VPC concepts and configurations
  • Familiarity with Google Cloud Console and basic command-line operations

Skills Tested

Create and modify VPCs and subnets with advanced configurationsImplement and manage dynamic/policy-based routing strategiesConfigure Cloud NAT for secure external accessOptimize network performance through monitoring and logs analysis
    Configuring VPC Network with Advanced Routing and Security - Hands-On Lab - CertiPass