Compute Engine
AI Summary
In this video from Google Cloud, viewers learn about Compute Engine, a service essential for running virtual machines on Google Cloud. It explains that Compute Engine offers unmatched speed and performance while minimizing upfront costs. Key features discussed include:
- Ability to customize virtual machines with different CPU, memory, and storage configurations.
- Options for running Linux and Windows images or custom operating systems.
- Preconfigured instances available in the Google Cloud Marketplace, with many free options.
- Flexible pricing models including sustained-use discounts, committed-use discounts (up to 57% savings), and significant cost savings with Preemptible and Spot VMs.
- Free high-throughput storage and custom machine types tailored to specific needs.
- Autoscaling capabilities to manage traffic spikes effectively.
The video concludes with a promise to cover load balancing in the next session, encouraging viewers to explore the potential of Google Cloud’s services for their virtual machine needs.