About Google Cloud
Google Cloud Platform is a modular-based platform providing multiple build and scale services to businesses of any size within any industry. It offers tools for document storage, data warehousing, security key enforcement, app creation, API management, AI and machine learning, live chat, and more.
With Google Cloud Platform, users can store large amounts of data in cloud storage and scalable data warehouses with built-in machine learning. Additionally, users have access to relational and non-relational databases for transactions, complex queries, streaming, offline sync, and more. The platform also includes data migration services such as data import for BigQuery, large scale network transfer of data, and a rackable storage server for large volumes of data.
Google Cloud Platform enables users to streamline management workflows with integrated management consoles, browser and mobile device compatibility, and cost optimization tools. The platform also includes a global fiber network, providing users with defense-in-depth network security and reliability. Additional networking features include content delivery, service tiers, telemetry, low-latency DNS serving, traffic management, load balancing, and a network intelligence center for network monitoring, verification, and optimization.
With Google Cloud Platform users can integrate artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) into pre-existing applications using custom or pre-trained modules, as well as gather insights derived from text, speech, video, and images. The platform offers natural language features for cloud translation from any language.
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- Free Version
- Free Trial
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Typical Customers
- Freelancers
- Small Businesses (2-50)
- Mid-size Companies (51-500)
- Large enterprises (500 and more)
Deployment
- Cloud-based
- On-premise
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Features
Total features of Google Cloud: 103
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- Industry: Religious Institutions
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Weekly for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
GCP is a robust, powerful platform that offers simple cloud hosting for websites
Reviewed on 2021/02/18
Google Cloud Platform allows our website to scale rapidly as needed, while offering a cheap and...
Google Cloud Platform allows our website to scale rapidly as needed, while offering a cheap and completely customizable hosting platform. While complicated, GCP allows power users to run very powerful websites for fairly cheap, and unlimited potential for future development.
Pros
GCP is a very complicated platform, with unlimited potential for those who know how to use it; but once you learn how to use a specific tool - it becomes a very powerful and simple tool to use.
I currently only use the Compute Manager (Virtual Machine), VPC Network (External IP) and Network Services (Cloud DNS) to run a cloud-based Wordpress site. Overall, once you learn the system, Google Cloud offers a very powerful solution for web management - giving unlimited potential for upgrades & sizes, allowing for localized solutions & access to the full Google Cloud network, and giving a (cheap) solution for powerful web hosting. With GCP, we spend only $7 a month (CAD), and our site runs significantly faster than it previously did on other hosting services.
On top of that, GCP allows complete control over the backend linux server; which is a learning curve in itself, but offers quick & easy ways to manage every aspect of your website - the PHP version, specific file permissions, custom platform solutions (such as access to install different Google API's).
Cons
Google Cloud Platform is an insanely powerful platform with incredible features, but it also carries a VERY steep learning curve and is not for the faint of heart. While other web hosting services provide a simple interface most people can learn quickly, GCP throws you into the deep-end; requiring deeper knowledge of linux code (for backend management) and an understanding of web hosting in order to operate properly. Fortunately, with numerous guides and support forums/groups out there, it can be easy to learn.
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Simplicity of interface & familiarity with brand- Industry: E-Learning
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
A powerful cloud option
Reviewed on 2023/01/31
I think it is the best platform for using virtual machines. I tried Amazon a few times and Google...
I think it is the best platform for using virtual machines. I tried Amazon a few times and Google Cloud is much easier to use.
Pros
I love the fact that I can easily create multiple virtual machines. I can customise each machine per my specific needs and I can also save data as backup. Moreover, I can delete a machine easily and fast.
Cons
I am not too sure about security at Login. I am using my Google account to login but I assume there are more safer ways to enter credentials.
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Ease of use.- Industry: Marketing & Advertising
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 5.0 /10
Cloudy issues
Reviewed on 2019/04/25
I'm not that found of Google Cloud, though I am sold on everything else google. Maybe it's just me...
I'm not that found of Google Cloud, though I am sold on everything else google. Maybe it's just me that hasn't taken the time to understand Cloud. I guess I'd like a more obvious customer service for this program.
Pros
The cloud is connected to your phone, your computer, your ipad, any electronics that you have. It's almost instant connect.
Cons
I have a hard time tracking these stored files down. Everything gets sent to my cloud, but where is my cloud exactly? It's so automatic that there's no instructions on where it is or how to retrieve it. And then suddenly it's full.
- Industry: Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 6-12 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Security-centric
Reviewed on 2022/12/09
Google Cloud Platform offers a strong and secure cloud infrastructure with a wide range of services...
Google Cloud Platform offers a strong and secure cloud infrastructure with a wide range of services and integrations. However, its pricing and user interface may not be suitable for everyone.
Pros
One of the pros of Google Cloud Platform is its strong focus on security. It offers several security features, such as identity and access management, encryption, and network security. Additionally, its global network of data centers and edge locations provide fast and reliable performance.Another pro is its wide range of services and integrations with other Google products. This allows users to easily integrate their existing Google tools and technologies with their cloud infrastructure.
Cons
Some users may find the pricing of Google Cloud Platform to be a con. It can be complex and difficult to understand, making it challenging to accurately predict and manage costs. Additionally, some users may find the user interface to be overwhelming and not as user-friendly as other cloud platforms.
- Industry: Food & Beverages
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Google Cloud
Reviewed on 2023/01/30
I have had an overall great experience with Google Cloud since I have been using this product.
I have had an overall great experience with Google Cloud since I have been using this product.
Pros
The backup storage and archive and it is fast and cost what it worth. I like because it is fast has standard storage options. It also has a feature that offers secure by design to help protect your data and with security features include access control guidelines.
Cons
It can get very expensive, depending on your business and personal things needed to transfer.
Google Cloud FAQs
Below are some frequently asked questions for Google Cloud.Q. What type of pricing plans does Google Cloud offer?
Google Cloud offers the following pricing plans:
- Pricing model: Free Version, Subscription
- Free Trial: Available
Free Tier: New customers get $300 in free credits to fully explore and conduct an assessment of Google Cloud. You won’t be charged until you upgrade. Free Usage Per Month: All customers get free hands-on experience with 20+ popular products, including Compute Engine and Cloud Storage, up to monthly limits. Each product has its specific pricing and is usually charged per usage per month. Please refer to the specific product pricing page on Google cloud Website for more details.
Q. Who are the typical users of Google Cloud?
Google Cloud has the following typical customers:
Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1 000, 1 001–5 000
Q. What languages does Google Cloud support?
Google Cloud supports the following languages:
Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Turkish
Q. Does Google Cloud support mobile devices?
Google Cloud supports the following devices:
Q. What other apps does Google Cloud integrate with?
Google Cloud integrates with the following applications:
Netskope Active Platform, OpsGenie, PagerDuty, Slack, Splunk Enterprise, Sumo Logic, Telegram, Webex, xMatters
Q. What level of support does Google Cloud offer?
Google Cloud offers the following support options:
Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat
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