GCP VPC

GCP VPC (Virtual Private Cloud) is Google Cloud's globally distributed, software-defined private network. It provides a logically isolated section of the Google Cloud network where users can launch Google Cloud resources, defining their own IP address ranges, subnets, routes, and firewalls. Its…

Key facts

First appeared: 2012
Category: cloud_infrastructure
Problem solved: GCP VPC was created to solve the challenge of provisioning isolated, secure, and scalable network infrastructure in a cloud environment, moving beyond the limitations of traditional on-premise data center networking. It enables users to securely connect cloud resources across global regions under a single logical network, simplifying distributed application deployment and management while offering granular control over network traffic and access.
Platforms: Google Cloud Platform

Related technologies

Cloud VPN
Cloud Load Balancing
Cloud DNS
Cloud NAT
Cloud Firewall
Service Networking (VPC Service Controls)
Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)
Cloud Interconnect
Cloud SQL
Google Compute Engine

Notable users

Major enterprises utilizing Google Cloud for infrastructure
Spotify
Snap Inc.
PayPal