Optimizing Your Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Infrastructure: Tips, Common Mistakes, and Best Practices Part 1

Managing infrastructure in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) can be a complex task, especially for new administrators or those transitioning from AWS or Azure. In this article, we’ll explore how to effectively structure your GCP environment, highlight common pitfalls to avoid, and share best practices to ensure a robust and secure infrastructure.

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Structuring Your GCP Environment

Organization and Project Management:

• Organization: Utilize GCP’s hierarchy to manage resources. Create an organization and use folders to separate environments (production, development, testing) and projects.
• Projects: Each project should encompass resources related to a single application or service, simplifying permissions management and cost tracking.

Identity and Access Management (IAM):

• Assign roles and permissions appropriately for each user and group.
• Apply the principle of least privilege.
• Enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) for sensitive accounts.

Networking and Security:

• Set up Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs) to isolate networks and…