Google Cloud Platform

In this section, you’ll learn how to deploy Java applications on Google Cloud Platform or GCP, one of the leading cloud service providers. GCP offers a wide range of services that cater to various deployment needs, from virtual machines to containerized environments and serverless functions. We’ll cover the setup process for GCP and guide you through deploying Java applications using different GCP services, including Google Compute Engine (GCE), Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), and Google Cloud Functions. This knowledge will empower you to leverage GCP’s robust infrastructure and services for your Java applications.

Setting up the Google Cloud Environment

1. Create a Google Cloud account if you don’t have one.
2. Install the Google Cloud SDK. Follow the instructions for your operating system from the official Google Cloud SDK documentation (https://cloud.google.com/sdk/docs/install)
3. Initialize the Google Cloud SDK:

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