To get the most out of this book

You will need to approach the topic with an open mind, understanding that Google approaches cloud computing from a different perspective than other providers. Although it is not specifically required, you will be able to navigate the content more easily if you have a basic understanding of the following concepts:

• Traditional computing and the parts of a computer
• Operating systems
• Applications
• Traditional hosting models

Ultimately, the book is designed to help you certify as a Google Cloud Digital Leader and strives to provide the knowledge required to pass the exam.

Review the official Google Cloud documentation. Google Cloud has built a great documentation portal. You will find the following links helpful when deep-diving into specific topic areas:

Description	Link
Google Cloud’s Official Site	cloud.google.com
Google Cloud Customer Case Studies	https://cloud.google.com/customers
Google Cloud Architecture Center	https://cloud.google.com/architecture
Google Cloud Digital Leader Overview	https://cloud.google.com/learn/certification/cloud-digital-leader
Google Cloud Digital Leader Exam Guide	https://cloud.google.com/learn/certification/guides/cloud-digital-leader