Identity-Based Firewall Rules for Service Accounts Identity-based firewall rules extend traditional network security by controlling access based on service account identities rather than just IP addresses and ports.
GCP Service Accounts: Authentication for Apps and VMs A comprehensive guide to understanding GCP service accounts, explaining how they provide authentication for applications and virtual machines, and when to use them instead of user accounts.
Cloud Logging Log Types: Platform, Application, Audit A comprehensive guide to understanding the three core cloud logging log types in Google Cloud and how to choose the right logging approach for monitoring, debugging, and compliance.
Dataproc Cluster Migration: Step-by-Step Guide A comprehensive hands-on guide to migrating clusters to Google Cloud Dataproc, covering data transfer, workload testing, ephemeral cluster implementation, and cost optimization strategies.
Apache Hadoop vs Cloud Dataproc: Managing Clusters Explore the technical trade-offs between managing Apache Hadoop clusters yourself versus using Cloud Dataproc's automated approach to deployment and scaling.
Spark-BigQuery Connector: Architecture and Use Cases A comprehensive guide to the Spark-BigQuery connector, explaining how it bridges Apache Spark data processing with BigQuery analytics on Google Cloud.
gcloud vs gsutil for Cloud Storage: Which Tool to Use Learn the practical differences between gcloud and gsutil for managing Cloud Storage in GCP, including performance trade-offs, feature comparisons, and when to use each tool.
BigQuery Query Optimization: 6 Best Practices Guide Learn six essential BigQuery query optimization techniques that reduce scanning costs and improve performance, with practical SQL examples and cost analysis.
4 Essential GCP Org Policy Constraints for Data Engineers Master the four essential GCP org policy constraints that control resource deployment, security, and compliance across your Google Cloud environment.
Dataflow Region Selection: Performance and Cost Guide Understanding Dataflow region selection helps you optimize both performance and costs. This guide breaks down how geographic alignment between your pipeline and data affects latency and egress charges.