About Google Cloud Compute Engine

Google Cloud Compute Engine is an infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) platform from Google Cloud that provides virtual machines (VMs) on demand. It offers scalable compute capacity, customizable VMs, and load balancing so users can efficiently manage workloads. This platform supports a variety of operating systems and machine types, allowing for flexibility in deployment and application hosting. Google Cloud Compute Engine integrates with other Google Cloud services, making it easier to build and deploy applications in the cloud. Key capabilities: virtual machine configurations auto-scaling persistent disks preemptible VMs API access Best for: developers and IT teams that need reliable and scalable cloud computing resources for applications and services.

Google Cloud Compute Engine Details

Vendor
Google Cloud
Year Launched
2012
Location
1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, United States
Deployment
cloud
Training Options
documentation, videos, live online
Countries Served
All Countries
Languages
English, German, Spanish, Spanish (Latin America), French, Indonesian, Italian, Portuguese (Brazil), Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean
Users
Startups & Developers, Large Enterprises, AI/ML Researchers, IT Administrators & DevOps Teams, Government & Public Sector
Industries Served
IT & Software Development, Enterprises & Startups, Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals, Retail & E-commerce, Financial Services, Government & Public Sector, Media & Entertainment, AI & Machine Learning
Tags
Google Cloud Compute Engine, Virtualization

Google Cloud Compute Engine's In-App Market Place

Does Google Cloud Compute Engine have an in-app market place?

Yes

How many Mini-Apps in the marketplace?

0

Mini Apps

Pricing Options

Free trial
Free version
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Accepted Payment Currencies

USD ($), EUR (€), GBP (£), JPY (¥), AUD ($), CAD ($), CHF (Fr), CNY (¥), SEK (kr), NOK (kr), KRW (₩), INR (₹), BRL (R$), RUB (₽)

Pros & Cons

  • Ease of Use – Intuitive UI and simple configurations for setting up VMs.
  • Strong Integration – Works seamlessly with other Google Cloud services like -Kubernetes and Cloud Storage.
  • Comprehensive Documentation – Provides detailed guides that make it beginner-friendly.
  • Security Features – Integration with Identity-Aware Proxy (IAP) for secure access.
  • Free Credits – Offers $300 in credits for new users to explore the platform.
  • Limited Third-Party Integrations – Fewer integrations compared to AWS and Azure.
  • Higher Cost – Some users find it more expensive than alternatives.
  • Occasional Performance Delays – Rare cases of slow VM initialization.
  • Less Mature Ecosystem – Fewer services and marketplace options than competitors.
  • Support Could Be Improved – Some users report better support from other cloud providers.

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