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Connect to Cloud SQL from an Application in Kubernetes Engine
This is a self-paced lab that takes place in the Google Cloud console. This lab shows how easy it is to connect an application in Kubernetes Engine to a Cloud SQL instance using the Cloud SQL Proxy container as a sidecar container. You will deploy a Kubernetes Engine cluster and a Cloud SQL Postgres instance and use the Cloud SQL Proxy container to allow communication between them.
Duration
4 Months
Institution
Google Cloud
Format
Online
Eligibility Criteria
school
Academic Foundation
A recognized Bachelor’s degree or high school equivalent required for admission into Google Cloud.
language
Language Proficiency
English proficiency required. IELTS, TOEFL, or standard medium-of-instruction certificates accepted.
Detailed Fees Breakdown
Base Tuition Fee
$353
Total Est. Investment
$353
Scholarships and early-bird waivers may apply. Contact admissions for exact institutional fees.
Academic Trajectory
Program Outcome
Graduates of the Connect to Cloud SQL from an Application in Kubernetes Engine program at Google Cloud are equipped with global perspectives, ready to excel in international markets and top-tier career opportunities.