Gain the expertise needed for Google Cloud Digital Leader Certification. This guide provides a deep dive into industry context, technical knowledge, and testing strategies.

Make informed tech decisions aligned with business goalsKey FeaturesTest your knowledge of cloud and digital transformation with realistic exam questionsLearn about data management, AI, monetization, secruity and the value of modernizationCertify as a Google Cloud Digital Leader as you explore Google’s approach to cloudBook DescriptionTo succeed in today's world, leaders and technologists must grasp how technology shapes businesses. Organizations shift from self-hosted to cloud-native, serverless systems, strategizing data use and defining monetization.

It's a complex journey, but understanding it is key to success. This book will help you establish a foundation of Cloud industry knowledge, with a particular focus on the Google Cloud platform and how the customers are leveraging their technologies.

The book will start by grasping the essence of digital transformation with Google Cloud. From there, we’ll cover the core components of the platform such as modernizing infrastructure and applications, innovating with data and learn about best practices for environment management and security.

You’ll also go through a series of practice exam questions to ensure you are both comfortable with the information and prepared to certify as a Google Cloud Digital Leader. You will also explore how companies are modernizing their infrastructure, data ecosystem and teams in order to capture new market opportunities through platform knowledge, best practices and real work scenarios.

By the end of this book, you'll have covered everything you need to pass the Google Cloud Digital Leader certification exam and have a reference guide for future requirements on the job. What you will learnExplain why cloud technology is revolutionizing business and cultureIdentify Google Cloud solutions for data management and smart analyticsIdentify Google Cloud’s solutions for machine learning and AILearn how to modernize infrastructure & applications on Google CloudUnderstand the value of APIs & how they apply to cloud environementsDescribe financial governance and best practices for cost managementDescribe a cloud security approach and Google Cloud security benefitsExplain how IT operations need to adapt to thrive in the cloudWho this book is forThis Google Cloud fundamentals book is both for those with technical backgrounds and non-technical backgrounds who want to learn and explore the field of cloud computing, especially with Google Cloud.

This book will also establish a strong foundation for folks who want to obtain more advanced Google Cloud certifications. There is no prerequisite for this book except a willingness to learn and explore cloud concepts, with a focus on Google Cloud.

Table of ContentsCloud Computing Fundamentals - Googley perspective 10Types of Cloud SolutionsUnderstanding the Different Cloud Computing Models Data Management in Google CloudMachine Learning & AI on Google CloudModernizing IT Infrastructure with Google CloudModernizing Applications with Google CloudThe Value of APIsGoogle Cloud Best Practices for Effective Cost ManagementChapter Google Cloud's Approach to SecurityIT Operations in the CloudResource Monitoring & Application Performance ManagementPractice tests. .