What is Google Cloud VPC?
Google Cloud VPC (Virtual Private Cloud) is a robust networking service offered by Google Cloud Platform. It allows customers to define a private network within Google's public cloud infrastructure. VPC provides capabilities similar to an on-premises data center network, including:
- Logically isolated sections of Google's network (regions and zones)
- Subnets with custom IP address ranges
- Routing tables and network gateways
- Firewall rules and access control
- Options for public/private access
Key benefits of Google Cloud VPC include workload isolation, granular security controls, protection of sensitive data, hybrid connectivity, and flexibility to customize network topology. Use cases include hosting web applications, running enterprise workloads, building test/dev environments, and extending your on-prem network to the cloud.
Overall, Google Cloud VPC allows customers to leverage Google Cloud's global network while maintaining control over a logically isolated network tuned to meet their requirements.