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Google Compute Engine Demo - [Use Case] Choosing the right virtual machine type

Whether you’re new to cloud computing, or just getting started on Google Cloud, these recommendations can help you optimize your Compute Engine usage and benefits. The table provides machine type recommendations for different workloads.

Google Compute Engine Demo - [Use Case] VM migration to Compute Engine

Compute Engine provides tools to help you bring your existing applications to the cloud. You can have your applications running on Compute Engine within minutes while your data migrates transparently in the background. Bring your existing applications from your physical servers, VMware vSphere, A...

Google Compute Engine Demo - [Use Case] Genomics data processing

Process petabytes of genomic data in seconds with Compute Engine and our high performance computing solution. Our scalable and flexible infrastructure enables research to continue without disruptions. Competitive pricing and discounts help you stay within budget to convert ideas into discoveries,...

Google Compute Engine Demo - [Use Case] BYOL or use license-included images

You can run your Windows-based applications either by bringing your own licenses and running them in Compute Engine sole-tenant nodes or using a license-included image. After you migrate to Google Cloud, optimize or modernize your license usage to achieve your business goals. Take advantage of th...

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Sanobar A.

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

4/14/2025

"Navigating the Cloud: A Two-Year Journey as a Google Cloud Administrator"

5/5

What do you like best about Google Compute Engine?

As a Google Cloud Administrator with two years of hands-on experience, I've had the opportunity to delve deep into the world of cloud computing. Working with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) means always being at the forefront of technological advancements, offering robust solutions that scale seamlessly with business needs. The suite of tools available, from BigQuery to Kubernetes, is extensive and powerful, supported by a vibrant and helpful community that makes problem-solving a collaborative effort. The dynamic nature of cloud technology ensures there's always something new to learn, though the vast array of services can be overwhelming for newcomers. Keeping track of costs and optimizing spending requires constant vigilance, and mastering GCP's full potential demands significant time and effort. While rare, service interruptions can impact critical operations, and some areas of the documentation could be more detailed and user-friendly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Compute Engine?

As a Google Cloud Administrator with two years of experience, I've found that navigating the vast array of services can be quite overwhelming at times. It requires constant vigilance to manage costs effectively, and the steep learning curve demands significant time and effort. Occasionally, there are impactful downtimes that can disrupt operations, and some areas of the documentation could definitely use more detail and clarity. Despite these challenges, the role is incredibly rewarding and offers continuous opportunities for growth and learning. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Google Compute Engine solving and how is that benefiting you?

As the Google Cloud Administrator, I spearheaded the migration project. We began by assessing the current infrastructure and identifying which applications and data could be moved to the cloud. Using Google Cloud's Migrate for Compute Engine, we seamlessly transferred virtual machines to GCP, ensuring minimal downtime. For data storage, we implemented Google Cloud Storage, taking advantage of its high availability and durability.

To maintain a hybrid environment, we set up a secure VPN connection between the on-premises data center and Google Cloud. This allowed for smooth data transfer and communication between the two environments. We also utilized Anthos, Google's hybrid and multi-cloud platform, to manage and deploy applications consistently across both on-premises and cloud environments.

Throughout the process, we encountered challenges such as optimizing costs and ensuring data security. However, with the comprehensive tools and support available on GCP, we successfully navigated these hurdles. The result was a scalable, flexible, and secure hybrid cloud environment that met ShopEase's business needs.

Overall, my experience as a Google Cloud Administrator has been incredibly rewarding. The challenges have pushed me to grow professionally, and the successes have been deeply satisfying. If you're passionate about cloud technology and ready to embrace continuous learning, this role is a fantastic opportunity. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Mohammed Zaidh S.

Student

Information Technology and Services

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

9/11/2025

"A Look Into Google Compute Engine"

4/5

What do you like best about Google Compute Engine?

We can create virtual machines with exactly the amount of CPU and memory we need. There is no need to stick to predefined sizes. This helps optimize performance and reduce costs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Compute Engine?

The interface and service structure is a bit complex for users new to Google Cloud. Concepts like IAM roles, VPC setup, and firewall rules can be complex without prior cloud experience. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Naresh T.

Freelancer

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

9/8/2025

"Google Compute Engine: My friend in Virtual Machine"

5/5

What do you like best about Google Compute Engine?

The best aspects of Google Compute Engine (GCE) are its flexibility, live migration capability, and cost-effective pricing models. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Compute Engine?

Complex and Unpredictable Pricing, Lower Ecosystem Maturity Compared to AWS, Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Google Compute Engine solving and how is that benefiting you?

Key problems that businesses and developers face when managing their own IT infrastructure. Traditional on-premises infrastructure requires a large initial investment in physical servers, networking equipment, and data centers. This can be a huge barrier for startups and smaller businesses, and it ties up capital for larger enterprises. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Atul K.

Software Engineer 1

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

9/5/2025

"Google compute engine - powerful, reliable and flexible"

4/5

What do you like best about Google Compute Engine?

Google Compute Engine provides excellent performance with customizable VM options, strong networking, and seamless integration with other GCP services. Pricing is competitive with sustained use discounts, and the platform is stable enough for both small projects and large-scale production workloads. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Compute Engine?

Scalable and reliable cloud VMs with room for pricing transparency improvements. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ahmed A.

Senior Network Engineer

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4/8/2025

"very good"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Google Compute Engine?

like how Google Compute Engine offers scalable, high-performance virtual machines with seamless integration into a broader ecosystem of Google Cloud services. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Compute Engine?

One drawback is that the pricing structure can be a bit complex, making it challenging to predict costs for intricate or variable workloads. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Google Compute Engine solving and how is that benefiting you?

Google Compute Engine solves key problems like managing scalable computing resources and reducing infrastructure overhead. By offering virtual machines that you can easily adjust to meet demand, it eliminates the hassle of maintaining physical hardware, ensures high performance, and integrates seamlessly with other cloud services. This benefits me by allowing flexible, cost-effective scaling for projects, reducing downtime, and streamlining resource management. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Jagan M.

Systems Engineer

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

9/9/2025

"best uptime in the market with resonable price"

5/5

What do you like best about Google Compute Engine?

The provided is far better than other compute engines in the market, I really like the multi-region support as it fill full my project demand needs. Reliable customer support helps ease the working. After setup working with it easier . Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Compute Engine?

Intergration with third party apps and setting up is some what heptic. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

ARUPARNA M.

Senior Data Scientist

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

2/11/2025

"Versatility of usage"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Google Compute Engine?

Ease of use, features are easily accessible and proper guidelines and tutorials are provided in the platform itself Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Compute Engine?

With the whole lot of features, itn sometimes become a bit confusing as well ! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Jainil P.

Data Scientist

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

9/5/2025

"GCP experience"

5/5

What do you like best about Google Compute Engine?

No slow processing on GCE. Run my python code with ease, hosted with api. I can use it anytime, anywhere. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Compute Engine?

Not completely economical. Goes a bit expensive when hosting ML models. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Stephen Douglas S.

Founder

Health, Wellness and Fitness

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

2/11/2025

"Not an experienced user with Google Compute"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Google Compute Engine?

Not sure yet. I have not used it enough yet. Their GUI is intuitive and easy to use, probably easier than AWS, but comparable to Digital Ocean. I have no idea about their customer support, but my past experience is that it is not easy to customer support from Google beyond what is available via a bot. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Compute Engine?

Not sure yet. It looks like the price can get high quite quickly. I have been using Digital Ocean for awhile and kind of like their platform. It is a pain to migrate everything to another provider. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

charan m.

SDE-1

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

9/13/2025

"Seamlessly integration with other cloud services"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Google Compute Engine?

virtual machines are customizable as tailored needs of the project.very easily scalabe,ease of intergration with other google cloud services.customer support is very response and technical. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Compute Engine?

pay as you go service is not uptomark as per the other cloud native services.Intial setup is not easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.