Google Cloud Storage

1. Introduction to Cloud Computing

• Overview of Cloud Computing Concepts
• Definition of Cloud Computing
• Cloud Service Models
• Cloud Deployment Models
• Advantages of Cloud Storage Over Traditional Storage Solutions

2. Google Cloud Platform Overview

• Introduction to Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Overview of Google Cloud Platform
• History and Evolution of GCP
• Global Infrastructure and Regions
• Integration and Interoperability
• Overview of GCP Services and Their Functionalities

3. Google Cloud Storage Basics

• Introduction to Google Cloud Storage (GCS)
• Overview of Google Cloud Storage
• History and Evolution of GCS
• Core Concepts and Terminology
• Monitoring and Logging
• Understanding Storage Classes: Standard, Nearline, Coldline, and Archive
• Use Cases for Different Storage Classes

4. Creating and Managing Buckets

• Creating Buckets in GCS
• Introduction to Buckets
• Using the Google Cloud Console
• Using the Command-Line Interface (CLI)
• Bucket Logging and Monitoring
• Configuring Bucket Settings: Permissions, Logging, Versioning, Lifecycle Policies, etc.
• Best Practices for Bucket Management

5. Working with Objects

• Uploading and Downloading Objects to/from Buckets
• Managing Object Permissions
• Using Tools like gsutil and Cloud Storage Client Libraries

6. Data Transfer and Import/Export

• Transferring Data into and out of GCS
• Using Transfer Services for Large-Scale Data Movement
• Importing/Exporting Data Using Physical Media

7. Data Security and Access Control

• Understanding GCS Security Features
• Identity and Access Management (IAM) Roles and Permissions
• Encryption Options for Data at Rest and in Transit

8. Monitoring and Logging

• Monitoring Storage Usage and Performance
• Setting Up Logging and Monitoring for GCS Activities
• Using Stackdriver for Storage Monitoring and Logging

9. Data Lifecycle Management

• Implementing Lifecycle Policies for Managing Data
• Automating Data Archival and Deletion
• Cost Optimization Strategies Using Lifecycle Management

10. Advanced Topics

• Using GCS with Other GCP Services (BigQuery, Compute Engine, etc.)
• Integrating GCS with Third-Party Tools and Services
• Performance Optimization Techniques

11. Advanced Bucket Management

• Bucket Lifecycle Management Policies
• Object Versioning and Object Lifecycle Actions
• Bucket Locking and Retention Policies
• Signed URLs and Policy Documents
• Bucket-Level IAM Policies and Permissions
• Best Practices for Secure Bucket Configuration

12. Advanced Object Operations

• Large Object Uploads and Resumable Uploads
• Object Composition and Concatenation
• Object Metadata Management and Custom Metadata
• Object Annotations and Labels
• Object Change Notifications and Pub/Sub Integration
• Object Preprocessing with Cloud Functions or Cloud Run

13. Advanced Data Transfer Techniques

• Data Transfer Service for Large-Scale Data Migration
• Transfer Appliance for Offline Data Transfer
• Third-Party Tools and Services Integration
• Parallel Data Transfer Strategies
• Data Transfer Optimization and Performance Tuning
• Advanced Data Transfer Monitoring and Logging

14. Advanced Security and Compliance

• Customer-Managed Encryption Keys (CMEK) for GCS
• Key Management Service (KMS) Integration
• Object-Level Access Controls with Signed URLs and Signed Policy Documents
• VPC Service Controls for Enhanced Data Security
• Compliance Considerations and Certifications (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR)
• Data Governance and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Strategies

15. Advanced Monitoring and Troubleshooting

• Stackdriver Monitoring and Logging for GCS
• Custom Metrics and Alerts Configuration
• Advanced Logging Filters and Querying Techniques
• Diagnosing and Troubleshooting Performance Issues
• Event-Driven Monitoring and Automated Remediation
• Best Practices for Incident Response and Recovery

16. Advanced Integration and Interoperability

• GCS Integration with Other GCP Services (e.g., BigQuery, Dataflow)
• Multi-Cloud Data Management Strategies
• Hybrid Cloud Storage Solutions
• Object Storage Federation and Cross-Region Replication
• Interoperability with On-Premises Storage Systems
• Best Practices for Data Integration and Interoperability

17. Advanced Cost Optimization Strategies

• Cost Analysis and Optimization Tools
• Optimizing Storage Class Selection Based on Access Patterns
• Lifecycle Management Policies for Cost Reduction
• Optimizing Object Size and Compression Techniques
• Resource Sharing and Cost Allocation Strategies
• Forecasting and Budgeting for GCS Usage

18. Advanced Performance Optimization

• Performance Tuning for Object Read and Write Operations
• Optimizing Network Throughput and Latency
• Request Parallelization and Connection Pooling
• Advanced Caching Strategies for GCS Objects
• CDN Integration for Content Delivery Optimization
• Performance Testing and Benchmarking Techniques

19. Advanced Use Cases and Solutions

• Real-Time Data Streaming and Analytics with GCS
• Machine Learning Data Preparation and Training Pipelines
• Content Distribution and Media Streaming Solutions
• IoT Data Ingestion and Processing Architectures
• Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Solutions
• Industry-Specific Use Cases and Solutions (e.g., Healthcare, Financial Services)