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What’s Next

Congratulations—you’ve completed the GKE Deep Dive course! Give yourself a pat on the back. You now have a solid understanding of Google Kubernetes Engine and its core components.
Ready to advance your GKE expertise? Below are recommended next steps with resources to guide your journey.
Focus AreaKey TopicsResource Links
Advanced GKE FeaturesWorkload Identity, Pod Security Policies, Custom Resource DefinitionsWorkload Identity; Pod Security Policies; CRDs
Google Cloud IntegrationsCloud Functions, Cloud Storage, BigQueryCloud Functions; Cloud Storage; BigQuery
Kubernetes EcosystemHelm, Kubernetes Operators, PrometheusHelm; Operators; Prometheus
Anthos & Hybrid DeploymentsAnthos Service Mesh, IstioAnthos Service Mesh; Istio
Cloud-Native DevelopmentServerless Architectures with Cloud Functions and Cloud RunCloud Run

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Deep Dive Sections

  1. Advanced GKE Features
    • Workload Identity: Securely map Kubernetes service accounts to IAM.
    • Pod Security Policies: Enforce fine-grained security controls at the pod level.
    • Custom Resource Definitions: Extend Kubernetes API with your own resources.
  2. Integrate GKE with Google Cloud Services
    • Cloud Functions: Trigger serverless functions from GKE events.
    • Cloud Storage: Persist data and share files across services.
    • BigQuery: Perform large-scale analytics on container logs and metrics.
  3. Explore the Kubernetes Ecosystem
    • Helm: Package, deploy, and manage Kubernetes applications.
    • Kubernetes Operators: Automate complex application lifecycle management.
    • Prometheus: Collect and query metrics for monitoring and alerting.
  4. Learn Anthos & Hybrid-Cloud Deployments
    • Anthos Service Mesh: Manage microservices with traffic control, security, and observability.
    • Istio: Implement service-to-service communication and policy enforcement.
  5. Embrace Cloud-Native Application Development
    • Serverless: Build event-driven apps with Cloud Functions and Cloud Run.
The image outlines recommended next steps for expanding knowledge in cloud and Kubernetes technologies, including exploring Anthos, GKE, Kubernetes ecosystem tools, and cloud-native application development.
Reinforce your GKE expertise by working on real-world projects. Explore the official Google Cloud documentation and hands-on tutorials to solidify your skills.
Thank you for joining us in this lesson, and we wish you continued success on your Google Cloud journey!

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