Google Compute Engine is a cloud-based virtual machine hosting service that provides flexible and scalable computing resources for developers and IT professionals. It allows users to easily launch and manage virtual machines in the cloud, making it a popular choice for hosting websites, running applications, and processing data.
Use it when :
- - You need flexible and scalable computing resources that can be quickly provisioned and deprovisioned as needed.
- - You want to host and manage virtual machines in the cloud without having to invest in physical infrastructure.
- - You want to run large-scale data processing and analytics workloads using Google's powerful computing infrastructure.
- - You want to use Google's advanced machine learning and AI tools to builder intelligent applications.
- - You want to take advantage of Google's network and security features to ensure your applications and data are secure and reliable.
Consider :
- - May require some technical expertise to set up and configure virtual machines.
- - May incur additional costs for network traffic, storage, and other services.
- - May require careful management of access controls and permissions to ensure data security.
- - May not be the best choice for small-scale computing workloads that can be handled on a local machine or through a simpler cloud service.