Google Cloud is a suite of cloud computing services offered by Google that provides a range of tools and resources for building, deploying, and scaling applications and websites. It includes a variety of cloud-based products and services for computing, storage, machine learning, data analytics, networking, and more.
Google Cloud is popular for its reliability, scalability, and integration with other Google services like Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Analytics. It is used by businesses of all sizes, from startups to large enterprises, to handle various computing needs.
Key services within Google Cloud include:
- Compute Engine: Virtual machines for running applications and services.
- Cloud Storage: Object storage for large amounts of unstructured data.
- BigQuery: A data warehousing tool for large-scale analytics.
- Kubernetes Engine: A platform for managing and deploying containerized applications.
- Cloud AI: Machine learning and artificial intelligence tools for developers.
Google Cloud provides infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), and software as a service (SaaS), making it versatile for different use cases like web hosting, app development, and data processing.