▪️ The platform offers a wide spectrum of services, including virtual machines (Compute Engine), managed application hosting (App Engine), container orchestration (Kubernetes Engine), and a suite of serverless and AI/ML tools such as BigQuery and Vertex AI. This breadth covers most enterprise cloud requirements.

▪️ Integration with the broader Google ecosystem is seamless. Services like Google Workspace, Drive, and Sheets work natively with Google Cloud, streamlining workflows and data movement across the organization.

▪️ The global network infrastructure is robust, leveraging Google’s private backbone and undersea cables. This ensures low latency, high availability, and reliable connectivity for applications deployed in multiple regions.

▪️ Security and compliance are prioritized, with features like Identity and Access Management (IAM), Key Management Service (KMS), and Security Command Center. These tools support granular access control, encryption, and regulatory compliance (HIPAA, PCI DSS, GDPR).

▪️ The platform’s data analytics and machine learning capabilities are advanced. BigQuery enables fast, scalable analytics, while managed AI services like Vertex AI and TensorFlow integration facilitate building intelligent applications without extensive infrastructure management.

▪️ Auto-scaling and live migration features help maintain uptime and performance during maintenance or traffic spikes, reducing operational overhead and risk of downtime.

▪️ The user interface is clean, and the developer experience is strong, with comprehensive APIs, SDKs, and command-line tools. This supports both rapid prototyping and production workloads. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

▪️ The pricing structure can be complex and sometimes overwhelming. Navigating cost breakdowns, understanding service-specific tiers, and identifying sources of charges in the billing dashboard requires significant attention, especially for organizations new to cloud or with tight budgets.

▪️ There is a learning curve when adapting to Google Cloud’s service-based architecture, particularly for teams migrating from traditional on-premises or other cloud providers. Understanding IAM, networking, and resource organization can be challenging initially.

▪️ While the global network is strong, the regional footprint is not as extensive as some competitors, which may impact latency and redundancy in certain geographies. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I liked the Services like Cloud Run, Cloud Run functions, BigQuery, VPN Gateways, VPC Access connector, App Engine. Also the Cloud DNS service is an amazing thing to ensure more security with the resources and Concept of Project is another interesting factor when comparing to AWS or Azure Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I Faced some challenges mostly with App engine and IAM, I didn't feel easiness in these areas. Also the authentication part is bit complex and not quite easy Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Google Cloud Load Balancing is best for its versatility, worldwide reach, and capacity to disseminate traffic productively across various cases to guarantee high accessibility and unwavering quality for applications. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There are some challenges and difficulties with arranging Google Cloud Load Balancing, especially the underlying arrangement intricacy and intermittent issues with the load balancer health checks. Remember that experiences may vary, and Google Cloud services consistently evolve. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

In the organization, I have been using Google Cloud Platform to migrate on-prem applications. The main reason to use Google Cloud is its features like scalability, performance, and global reach through its extensive network availability worldwide. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I have been using a client-side Google Cloud account, so it didn't debit any money from my account. However, it is quite risky for people who use their personal bank accounts, as after the free trial, some amount might be deducted from your account. Therefore, users need to keep an eye on the end date of the free trial. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Google Cloud Load Balancing is very much easy to use and comes with a number of features. Based on the load received the traffic can be automatically routed which makes it very much reliable. It makes the managing and maintaining the applications very much easier. Its scalable feature helps in reducing the pricing. We had integrated it with GCP, which helped us optimising the cost. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The configuration is a little bit of a complex process. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Load balancing for improved availability and latency. Auto scale feature as per the traffic. Continuously check the server health so that only up servers receive the active request. Supports of HTTP(s), TCP, and UDP load balancing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Complex in configuring for the advanced configuration. Occasional outages, although rare, can impact availability. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The one which I found most useful is the flexible deployment options and can be deployed for various scenarios including External HTTP(S) Load Balancing, TCP/UDP Load Balancing, and Internal TCP/UDP Load Balancing, providing flexibility to meet different application requirements. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The complex pricing structure is the one which I dislike the most. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

As a cloud engineer, I've effectively implemented Google Cloud Load Balancing to distribute traffic across instances, ensuring optimal application performance. This involved configuring different load balancing types based on specific project requirements. The outcome was improved application availability and a scalable infrastructure. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Cost for using the service and configuration Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

GCP is a user friendly cloud platform with a lot of solutions which can be customized per your need. Very helpful customer support team and support is available 24x7. They have solutions where you can build your own platform or integrate existing solution with cloud hosting as well as you can choose to customize their pre packaged offering per your need. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

No dislikes at all from me on Google cloud. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Services offered by one of the most magnanimous companies in the world known for its world-class quality of products delivered. Each and every service is user-friendly and is much beneficial. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The data if stored will be in one of the data centers that Google owns. Although they don't have direct control over it, it can still be a compliance issue at times. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.