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What is Google Cloud Platform (GCP)?

Google's suite of cloud computing services running on the same infrastructure that Google uses for its consumer products.

Google Cloud Platform provides computing, storage, data analytics, machine learning, and networking services. It runs on the same infrastructure powering Google Search, Gmail, and YouTube. Key differentiators include BigQuery for data analytics, TensorFlow/Vertex AI for machine learning, and a strong Kubernetes offering through GKE (Google Kubernetes Engine) — Google being the original creator of Kubernetes. GCP emphasizes data analytics, open-source compatibility, and competitive pricing with sustained use discounts.

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CDK (Cloud Development Kit)
A software development framework for defining cloud infrastructure using familiar programming languages instead of YAML or JSON templates.
Region and Availability Zone
Geographic locations where cloud providers operate data centers, with zones providing redundancy within a region.
Azure
Microsoft's cloud computing platform offering IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS services for building, deploying, and managing applications.
SLA (Service Level Agreement)
A formal agreement between a service provider and customer defining guaranteed levels of service availability and performance.
Cloud Function
A serverless compute service that runs code in response to events without requiring server management or infrastructure provisioning.
AWS (Amazon Web Services)
The world's largest cloud computing platform, offering hundreds of services for compute, storage, networking, and more.
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