# GCP Services Reference Table

> A comprehensive reference of Google Cloud Platform services organized by category with simple descriptions.

## Compute Services

| Service | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| Compute Engine | Virtual machines in the cloud |
| App Engine | Fully managed serverless platform |
| Cloud Functions | Event-driven serverless functions |
| Cloud Run | Run containers in a fully managed environment |
| Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) | Managed Kubernetes service |
| Bare Metal Solution | Oracle workloads on dedicated hardware |
| VMware Engine | Run VMware workloads on GCP |
| Batch | Fully managed batch processing |
| Preemptible VMs | Low-cost, short-lived compute instances |

## Storage Services

| Service | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| Cloud Storage | Object storage for any data type |
| Persistent Disk | Block storage for VM instances |
| Filestore | Managed file storage service |
| Cloud Storage for Firebase | Object storage for mobile apps |
| Local SSD | High-performance local block storage |
| Archive Storage | Low-cost archival storage |

## Database Services

| Service | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| Cloud SQL | Managed MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server |
| Cloud Spanner | Globally distributed relational database |
| Cloud Bigtable | NoSQL wide-column database |
| Firestore | Document database for mobile and web apps |
| Firebase Realtime Database | Real-time NoSQL cloud database |
| Memorystore | Managed Redis and Memcached |
| AlloyDB | PostgreSQL-compatible database service |
| Database Migration Service | Migrate databases to Cloud SQL |
| Datastream | Serverless change data capture and replication |

## Networking

| Service | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) | Virtual network infrastructure |
| Cloud Load Balancing | Distribute traffic across resources |
| Cloud CDN | Content delivery network |
| Cloud DNS | Scalable DNS service |
| Cloud NAT | Network address translation service |
| Cloud Interconnect | Dedicated network connection to GCP |
| Cloud VPN | Secure connection to GCP network |
| Cloud Armor | DDoS protection and WAF |
| Network Intelligence Center | Network monitoring and troubleshooting |
| Traffic Director | Service mesh traffic management |
| Cloud Router | Dynamic route management |
| Packet Mirroring | Network traffic mirroring |
| Network Connectivity Center | Connect and manage networks |
| Private Service Connect | Private connectivity to Google services |

## Big Data & Analytics

| Service | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| BigQuery | Serverless data warehouse |
| Dataflow | Stream and batch data processing |
| Dataproc | Managed Hadoop and Spark service |
| Pub/Sub | Real-time messaging service |
| Cloud Data Fusion | Data integration service |
| Cloud Composer | Managed Apache Airflow for workflows |
| Dataplex | Unified data management |
| Dataprep | Data preparation and cleaning |
| Looker | Business intelligence platform |
| Looker Studio | Data visualization and dashboards |
| Analytics Hub | Data exchange and sharing |

## AI & Machine Learning

| Service | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| Vertex AI | Unified ML platform for training and deployment |
| AutoML | Build custom ML models without coding |
| AI Platform | Machine learning infrastructure (legacy) |
| Natural Language AI | Text analysis and understanding |
| Translation AI | Language translation service |
| Vision AI | Image recognition and analysis |
| Video AI | Video content analysis |
| Speech-to-Text | Convert audio to text |
| Text-to-Speech | Convert text to natural speech |
| Dialogflow | Build conversational interfaces |
| Recommendations AI | Product recommendations |
| Document AI | Extract data from documents |
| Contact Center AI | AI for customer service |
| Cloud TPU | Tensor Processing Units for ML |
| Deep Learning VM Image | Pre-configured ML environments |
| Deep Learning Containers | Containerized ML environments |
| TensorFlow Enterprise | Enterprise ML framework support |
| Timeseries Insights API | Time series forecasting |
| Discovery Engine | Search and recommendations |
| Generative AI Studio | Build with generative AI models |

## Identity & Security

| Service | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| Identity and Access Management (IAM) | Access control and permissions |
| Cloud Identity | Identity and device management |
| Identity Platform | Customer identity management |
| Resource Manager | Organize and manage GCP resources |
| Cloud Key Management | Encryption key management |
| Secret Manager | Store API keys and secrets |
| Security Command Center | Security and risk management |
| Cloud Data Loss Prevention | Discover and protect sensitive data |
| Cloud HSM | Hardware security module |
| VPC Service Controls | Secure data in multi-tenant services |
| Binary Authorization | Deploy-time security controls |
| Web Security Scanner | Identify web app vulnerabilities |
| Certificate Authority Service | Managed private certificate authority |
| Managed Service for Microsoft AD | Managed Active Directory |
| reCAPTCHA Enterprise | Protect websites from fraud |
| Chronicle | Security analytics platform |
| VirusTotal | Analyze suspicious files and URLs |
| Assured Workloads | Compliance controls for workloads |
| Risk Manager | Identify security risks |

## Management Tools

| Service | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| Cloud Console | Web-based management interface |
| Cloud Shell | Browser-based command line |
| Cloud SDK | Command-line tools for GCP |
| Cloud Deployment Manager | Infrastructure as code |
| Cloud Operations Suite | Monitoring and observability |
| Cloud Monitoring | Monitor infrastructure and applications |
| Cloud Logging | Log management and analysis |
| Cloud Trace | Application performance tracing |
| Cloud Profiler | CPU and memory profiling |
| Cloud Debugger | Debug production code |
| Error Reporting | Error tracking and alerting |
| Service Monitoring | Monitor service health |
| Cloud APIs | Access GCP services programmatically |
| Private Catalog | Share approved solutions |
| Config Connector | Manage GCP resources via Kubernetes |
| Active Assist | Intelligent recommendations |

## Developer Tools

| Service | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| Cloud Build | Continuous integration and delivery |
| Artifact Registry | Store and manage container images |
| Container Registry | Docker container registry (legacy) |
| Cloud Source Repositories | Private Git repositories |
| Cloud Code | IDE extensions for cloud development |
| Cloud Workstations | Managed development environments |
| Duet AI | AI-powered coding assistant |

## API Management

| Service | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| Apigee | Full-featured API management |
| Cloud Endpoints | Develop and manage APIs |
| API Gateway | Manage APIs for serverless backends |

## Migration

| Service | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| Migration Center | Discover and assess workloads |
| Migrate to Virtual Machines | Migrate VMs to Compute Engine |
| Database Migration Service | Migrate databases to Cloud SQL |
| Transfer Appliance | Physical data transfer device |
| Storage Transfer Service | Transfer data to Cloud Storage |
| BigQuery Data Transfer Service | Import data to BigQuery |
| Migrate for Anthos | Migrate VMs to containers |
| Rapid Migration Assessment | Assess migration readiness |

## Hybrid & Multi-Cloud

| Service | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| Anthos | Application modernization platform |
| Google Distributed Cloud | Run GCP on-premises |
| Cloud Run for Anthos | Serverless on Kubernetes |
| Anthos Config Management | Policy and security automation |
| Anthos Service Mesh | Connect and secure microservices |
| Migrate for Anthos | Migrate VMs to containers |

## Internet of Things (IoT)

| Service | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| Cloud IoT Core | Connect and manage IoT devices (deprecated) |

## Media & Gaming

| Service | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| Transcoder API | Video transcoding service |
| Live Stream API | Live video streaming |
| Video Stitcher API | Server-side ad insertion |
| Game Servers | Deploy and scale game servers |
| OpenSaveData | Save game data in the cloud |

## Mobile Development (Firebase)

| Service | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| Firebase | Mobile and web app development platform |
| Firebase Authentication | User authentication service |
| Cloud Firestore | NoSQL document database |
| Firebase Realtime Database | Real-time data synchronization |
| Firebase Storage | File storage for mobile apps |
| Firebase Hosting | Web app hosting |
| Cloud Functions for Firebase | Serverless backend functions |
| Firebase Cloud Messaging | Push notifications |
| Firebase Crashlytics | Crash reporting |
| Firebase Performance Monitoring | Monitor app performance |
| Firebase Test Lab | Test apps on real devices |
| Firebase App Distribution | Distribute pre-release apps |
| Firebase Remote Config | Change app behavior without updates |
| Firebase Dynamic Links | Deep linking service |
| Google Analytics for Firebase | App analytics |
| Firebase A/B Testing | Test app changes |
| Firebase Extensions | Pre-built backend solutions |

## Productivity & Collaboration

| Service | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| Google Workspace | Productivity and collaboration suite |
| Gmail | Email service |
| Google Drive | File storage and sharing |
| Google Docs | Document creation and editing |
| Google Sheets | Spreadsheet application |
| Google Slides | Presentation software |
| Google Meet | Video conferencing |
| Google Chat | Team messaging |
| Google Calendar | Calendar and scheduling |
| Google Forms | Create surveys and forms |
| Google Sites | Create websites |

## Healthcare & Life Sciences

| Service | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| Cloud Healthcare API | Healthcare data management |
| Cloud Life Sciences | Biomedical data processing |
| Medical Imaging Suite | Store and analyze medical images |

## Retail

| Service | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| Retail Search | E-commerce search solution |
| Recommendations AI | Product recommendations for retail |

## Financial Services

| Service | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| Anti Money Laundering AI | Detect financial crimes |

## Serverless Computing

| Service | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| Cloud Functions | Event-driven serverless functions |
| Cloud Run | Containerized serverless applications |
| App Engine | Fully managed platform as a service |
| Workflows | Orchestrate serverless workflows |
| Eventarc | Event-driven application integration |

## Containers

| Service | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) | Managed Kubernetes |
| Artifact Registry | Container and package registry |
| Cloud Build | Build container images |
| Cloud Run | Serverless containers |
| GKE Autopilot | Fully managed Kubernetes |
| GKE Enterprise | Enterprise Kubernetes management |

## Observability

| Service | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| Cloud Monitoring | Infrastructure and application monitoring |
| Cloud Logging | Centralized logging |
| Cloud Trace | Distributed tracing |
| Cloud Profiler | Continuous profiling |
| Error Reporting | Real-time error tracking |

## Cost Management

| Service | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| Cloud Billing | Manage billing and costs |
| Cost Management | Analyze and optimize costs |
| Recommender | Cost and performance recommendations |

## Sustainability

| Service | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| Carbon Footprint | Track cloud carbon emissions |
| Carbon Sense | Reduce carbon footprint |

## SAP

| Service | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| SAP on Google Cloud | Run SAP workloads on GCP |

## Integration Services

| Service | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| Application Integration | Connect applications and data |
| Workflows | Orchestrate services |
| Eventarc | Route events to services |
| Pub/Sub | Asynchronous messaging |
| Cloud Tasks | Asynchronous task execution |
| Cloud Scheduler | Fully managed cron service |

## Support

| Service | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| Cloud Support | Technical support for GCP |
| Premium Support | Enhanced support with faster response |