This event is part of the Getting Started with Google Cloud series.

Join the FAU and UCF Google Developer Student Clubs and follow along as we explore some of the fundamental concepts and APIs available in the Google Cloud Platform. In this session, we'll introduce Compute Engine, learn about GCP zones and regions, and work with Google Compute Engine through a hands-on lab.

Learn how to create your own Compute Engine virtual machine through the Console and through the command line, and understand the different options and configurations available, including boot disks, operating systems, firewall rules and networking setup. You'll also learn how to configure a basic NGINX web server

• What virtual machines are and how they work in cloud computing
• Why cloud virtual machines are preferable to dedicated servers
• How zones and regions are organized in GCP
• How to create Compute Engine resources (such as virtual machines) through the GCP Console
• How to create Compute Engine resources (such as virtual machines) through the Command Line
• How to install a basic NGINX server and configure appropriate firewall rules

• Up to 60 days of free access to the Qwiklabs learning platform
• Information on preparing for the Associate Cloud Engineer Certification
• Hands-on experience with the Google Cloud Platform
• Up to two skill badges from the Qwiklabs platform

Our tech leads are here to help! They can help guide you through labs, answer any questions about the content, and provide a more comprehensive overview of the content. Reach out to them in the Discord server.

Take the opportunity to discuss these topics with other members in the club. Get to know them, ask questions, and provide help. This is a great way to find potential team members for the Solution Challenge. Make sure to guide members to the correct solution rather than giving them the answer.