Google Cloud
GCP provides powerful GPU instances with flexible pricing and integration with Google's AI and machine learning tools. It's a major cloud provider known for its innovation in Kubernetes, AI/ML, and data analytics.
Key Features
- Compute Engine
- Scalable virtual machines with a wide range of machine types, including GPUs.
- Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)
- Managed Kubernetes service for deploying and managing containerized applications.
- Cloud Functions
- Event-driven serverless compute platform.
- Cloud Run
- Fully managed serverless platform for containerized applications.
- Vertex AI
- Unified ML platform for building, deploying, and managing ML models.
- Preemptible VMs
- Short-lived compute instances at a significant discount, suitable for fault-tolerant workloads.
- Cloud Storage
- Scalable and durable object storage.
- Persistent Disk
- Block storage for Compute Engine instances.
- Cloud Load Balancing
- High-performance, scalable load balancing.
- Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)
- Software-defined networking for your cloud resources.
Provider Comparison
Advantages
- Flexible pricing options, including sustained use discounts
- Strong AI and machine learning tools (Vertex AI)
- Good integration with other Google services
- Cutting-edge Kubernetes implementation (GKE)
- Competitive pricing, especially for sustained use
- Strong global network infrastructure
- Innovative AI/ML and data analytics services
Limitations
- Limited availability in some regions compared to AWS
- Complexity in managing resources
- Support can be costly
- Steeper learning curve for some services
Available GPUs
Compute Services
Compute Engine
Offers customizable virtual machines running in Google's data centers.
Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)
Managed Kubernetes service for running containerized applications.
Features
- Automated Kubernetes operations
- Integration with Google Cloud services
- Advanced cluster management features
Cloud Functions
Serverless compute platform for running code in response to events.
Features
- Automatic scaling and high availability
- Pay only for the compute time consumed
- Supports multiple programming languages
Cloud Run
Fully managed serverless platform for deploying and scaling containerized applications.
Features
- Runs stateless containers on a fully managed environment
- Automatic scaling and high availability
- Pay only for the resources used
Pricing Options
| Option | Details |
|---|---|
| On-Demand | Pay for compute capacity per hour or per second, with no long-term commitments. |
| Sustained Use Discounts | Automatic discounts for running instances for a significant portion of the month. |
| Committed Use Discounts | Save up to 57% with a 1-year or 3-year commitment to a minimum level of resource usage. |
| Preemptible VMs | Save up to 80% for fault-tolerant workloads that can be interrupted. |
Getting Started
Create a Google Cloud project
Set up a project in the Google Cloud Console.
Enable billing
Set up a billing account to pay for resource usage.
Choose a compute service
Select Compute Engine, GKE, Cloud Functions, or Cloud Run based on your needs.
Create and configure an instance
Launch a VM instance, configure a Kubernetes cluster, or deploy a function/application.
Manage resources
Use the Cloud Console, command-line tools, or APIs to manage your resources.