Google Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)
Manage your global network with a comprehensive set of Google-managed networking services.
Overview
Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) provides networking functionality to your Compute Engine virtual machine (VM) instances, Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) clusters, and the App Engine flexible environment. VPC provides networking for your cloud-based resources and services that is global, scalable, and flexible.
✨ Key Features
- Global VPC network
- Subnets in any region
- Customizable firewall rules
- Private access to Google services
- VPC Network Peering and Shared VPC
- Cloud VPN and Cloud Interconnect for hybrid connectivity
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Global by default, allowing subnets in any region within the same VPC
- Live migration of VMs across subnets without IP changes
- Leverages Google's private global network
Unique Value: Provides a secure, scalable, and global virtual network to connect cloud resources and hybrid environments.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- Creating secure, isolated networks for different environments (dev, test, prod).
- Establishing secure, private connections between on-premises data centers and Google Cloud.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Not directly applicable for serverless services that manage their own networking (though they can connect to VPCs).
🏆 Alternatives
Its global nature simplifies multi-region deployments, as you don't need to peer or connect separate regional networks.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Premium Support tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 90-day free trial
Free tier: VPC networks themselves are free. Charges apply for resources and data transfer within the network.
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