Term 211
gcloud CLI
The gcloud CLI is a command-line tool that lets you manage Google Cloud resources by typing commands instead of clicking through a web interface.
Acronym study
Terms 211–240 of 595 Google PCA acronyms and key terms. Each entry includes a plain-English definition and a link to the full 800-word glossary page with exam context and practice questions.
Term 211
The gcloud CLI is a command-line tool that lets you manage Google Cloud resources by typing commands instead of clicking through a web interface.
Term 212
GKE is Google's managed Kubernetes service that automates deploying, scaling, and managing containerized applications in the cloud.
Term 213
GKE Autopilot is a managed mode of Google Kubernetes Engine that automatically handles node provisioning, scaling, and maintenance so you only pay for your running pods.
Term 214
GKE Standard is a Google Kubernetes Engine cluster mode where you pay for the underlying virtual machines and manage the cluster infrastructure yourself, including node pools and scaling decisions.
Term 215
A networking service that improves the performance and reliability of applications by directing user traffic through the optimal global network path.
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A global load balancer distributes incoming network traffic across multiple servers located in different geographic regions to improve performance, reliability, and availability.
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A global table is a single database table that is automatically replicated across multiple geographic regions, allowing applications to read and write data with low latency from anywhere in the world.
Term 218
Global VNet peering is a networking feature that connects two virtual networks located in different Azure regions, allowing resources in each network to communicate directly through the Microsoft backbone.
Term 219
A Google Cloud project is a container that holds all your cloud resources like virtual machines, databases, and storage, acting as the main building block for organizing and managing everything you do in Google Cloud.
Term 220
Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) is a managed Kubernetes service on Google Cloud that lets you deploy, scale, and manage containerized applications without having to operate the underlying cluster control plane.
Term 221
A visual way for users to interact with a computer using icons, menus, and windows instead of typing text commands.
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AWS Gateway Load Balancer is a cloud service that distributes traffic to third-party virtual appliances like firewalls and intrusion detection systems at scale.
Term 223
A specialized hardware appliance that securely generates, stores, and manages cryptographic keys in a tamper-resistant environment for enterprise security systems.
Term 224
A health check is an automated test that monitors whether a system, application, container, or network service is running correctly and can respond to requests.
Term 225
High availability is a system design approach that aims to keep applications and services operational and accessible with minimal downtime, even when some components fail.
Term 226
A hosted zone is a container for DNS records that holds the information needed to route internet traffic for a domain name.
Term 227
A command-line tool in Linux that allows users to view and change the system hostname and related network identification settings without editing configuration files manually.
Term 228
Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP) is a Cisco-proprietary protocol that provides first-hop redundancy by allowing a backup router to automatically take over if the primary router fails.
Term 229
An HSM (Hardware Security Module) is a dedicated hardware device that securely generates, stores, and manages cryptographic keys used to protect sensitive data.
Term 230
HTTP stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol, the set of rules web browsers and servers use to communicate and transfer web pages over the internet.
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A network device or software that distributes incoming web traffic across multiple servers using HTTP or HTTPS protocols to ensure high availability, reliability, and performance.
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HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) is the secure version of HTTP that encrypts data between a web browser and a web server using SSL/TLS protocols.
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A hybrid cloud is a computing environment that combines a private cloud (on-premises infrastructure) with one or more public cloud services, allowing data and applications to be shared between them.
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Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) is the foundational communication protocol used to transfer web pages and other data between a web browser and a web server over the internet.
Term 235
An IAM binding is a collection of members (users, groups, or service accounts) assigned to a single role within a Google Cloud resource policy, defining who has what permissions.
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An IAM policy is a set of rules that determines who can access specific cloud resources and what actions they are allowed to perform.
Term 237
An IAM role is a set of permissions that an entity can assume temporarily to access cloud resources securely.
Term 238
An IDS is a security system that monitors network or system traffic for suspicious activity and alerts administrators to potential threats, but does not actively block them.
Term 239
ifconfig is a command-line tool used to configure and display network interface parameters on Unix-like operating systems.
Term 240
An image is a complete snapshot of a system's operating system, applications, and settings, used to deploy or restore computing environments quickly.