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# GCP Services Reference Table
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> A comprehensive reference of Google Cloud Platform services organized by category with simple descriptions.
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## Compute Services
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| Service | Description |
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| Compute Engine | Virtual machines in the cloud |
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| App Engine | Fully managed serverless platform |
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| Cloud Functions | Event-driven serverless functions |
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| Cloud Run | Run containers in a fully managed environment |
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| Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) | Managed Kubernetes service |
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| Bare Metal Solution | Oracle workloads on dedicated hardware |
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| VMware Engine | Run VMware workloads on GCP |
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| Batch | Fully managed batch processing |
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| Preemptible VMs | Low-cost, short-lived compute instances |
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## Storage Services
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| Service | Description |
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| Cloud Storage | Object storage for any data type |
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| Persistent Disk | Block storage for VM instances |
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| Filestore | Managed file storage service |
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| Cloud Storage for Firebase | Object storage for mobile apps |
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| Local SSD | High-performance local block storage |
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| Archive Storage | Low-cost archival storage |
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## Database Services
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| Service | Description |
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| Cloud SQL | Managed MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server |
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| Cloud Spanner | Globally distributed relational database |
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| Cloud Bigtable | NoSQL wide-column database |
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| Firestore | Document database for mobile and web apps |
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| Firebase Realtime Database | Real-time NoSQL cloud database |
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| Memorystore | Managed Redis and Memcached |
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| AlloyDB | PostgreSQL-compatible database service |
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| Database Migration Service | Migrate databases to Cloud SQL |
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| Datastream | Serverless change data capture and replication |
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## Networking
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| Service | Description |
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| Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) | Virtual network infrastructure |
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| Cloud Load Balancing | Distribute traffic across resources |
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| Cloud CDN | Content delivery network |
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| Cloud DNS | Scalable DNS service |
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| Cloud NAT | Network address translation service |
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| Cloud Interconnect | Dedicated network connection to GCP |
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| Cloud VPN | Secure connection to GCP network |
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| Cloud Armor | DDoS protection and WAF |
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| Network Intelligence Center | Network monitoring and troubleshooting |
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| Traffic Director | Service mesh traffic management |
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| Cloud Router | Dynamic route management |
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| Packet Mirroring | Network traffic mirroring |
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| Network Connectivity Center | Connect and manage networks |
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| Private Service Connect | Private connectivity to Google services |
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## Big Data & Analytics
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| Service | Description |
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| BigQuery | Serverless data warehouse |
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| Dataflow | Stream and batch data processing |
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| Dataproc | Managed Hadoop and Spark service |
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| Pub/Sub | Real-time messaging service |
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| Cloud Data Fusion | Data integration service |
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| Cloud Composer | Managed Apache Airflow for workflows |
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| Dataplex | Unified data management |
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| Dataprep | Data preparation and cleaning |
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| Looker | Business intelligence platform |
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| Looker Studio | Data visualization and dashboards |
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| Analytics Hub | Data exchange and sharing |
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## AI & Machine Learning
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| Service | Description |
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| Vertex AI | Unified ML platform for training and deployment |
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| AutoML | Build custom ML models without coding |
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| AI Platform | Machine learning infrastructure (legacy) |
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| Natural Language AI | Text analysis and understanding |
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| Translation AI | Language translation service |
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| Vision AI | Image recognition and analysis |
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| Video AI | Video content analysis |
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| Speech-to-Text | Convert audio to text |
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| Text-to-Speech | Convert text to natural speech |
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| Dialogflow | Build conversational interfaces |
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| Recommendations AI | Product recommendations |
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| Document AI | Extract data from documents |
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| Contact Center AI | AI for customer service |
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| Cloud TPU | Tensor Processing Units for ML |
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| Deep Learning VM Image | Pre-configured ML environments |
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| Deep Learning Containers | Containerized ML environments |
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| TensorFlow Enterprise | Enterprise ML framework support |
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| Timeseries Insights API | Time series forecasting |
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| Discovery Engine | Search and recommendations |
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| Generative AI Studio | Build with generative AI models |
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## Identity & Security
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| Identity and Access Management (IAM) | Access control and permissions |
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| Cloud Identity | Identity and device management |
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| Identity Platform | Customer identity management |
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| Resource Manager | Organize and manage GCP resources |
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| Cloud Key Management | Encryption key management |
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| Secret Manager | Store API keys and secrets |
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| Security Command Center | Security and risk management |
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| Cloud Data Loss Prevention | Discover and protect sensitive data |
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| Cloud HSM | Hardware security module |
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| VPC Service Controls | Secure data in multi-tenant services |
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| Binary Authorization | Deploy-time security controls |
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| Web Security Scanner | Identify web app vulnerabilities |
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| Certificate Authority Service | Managed private certificate authority |
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| Managed Service for Microsoft AD | Managed Active Directory |
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| reCAPTCHA Enterprise | Protect websites from fraud |
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| Chronicle | Security analytics platform |
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| VirusTotal | Analyze suspicious files and URLs |
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| Assured Workloads | Compliance controls for workloads |
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| Risk Manager | Identify security risks |
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## Management Tools
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| Cloud Console | Web-based management interface |
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| Cloud Shell | Browser-based command line |
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| Cloud SDK | Command-line tools for GCP |
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| Cloud Deployment Manager | Infrastructure as code |
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| Cloud Operations Suite | Monitoring and observability |
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| Cloud Monitoring | Monitor infrastructure and applications |
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| Cloud Logging | Log management and analysis |
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| Cloud Trace | Application performance tracing |
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| Cloud Profiler | CPU and memory profiling |
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| Cloud Debugger | Debug production code |
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| Error Reporting | Error tracking and alerting |
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| Service Monitoring | Monitor service health |
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| Cloud APIs | Access GCP services programmatically |
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| Private Catalog | Share approved solutions |
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| Config Connector | Manage GCP resources via Kubernetes |
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| Active Assist | Intelligent recommendations |
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## Developer Tools
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| Cloud Build | Continuous integration and delivery |
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| Artifact Registry | Store and manage container images |
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| Container Registry | Docker container registry (legacy) |
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| Cloud Source Repositories | Private Git repositories |
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| Cloud Code | IDE extensions for cloud development |
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| Cloud Workstations | Managed development environments |
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| Duet AI | AI-powered coding assistant |
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## API Management
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| Apigee | Full-featured API management |
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| Cloud Endpoints | Develop and manage APIs |
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| API Gateway | Manage APIs for serverless backends |
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## Migration
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| Migration Center | Discover and assess workloads |
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| Migrate to Virtual Machines | Migrate VMs to Compute Engine |
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| Database Migration Service | Migrate databases to Cloud SQL |
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| Transfer Appliance | Physical data transfer device |
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| Storage Transfer Service | Transfer data to Cloud Storage |
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| BigQuery Data Transfer Service | Import data to BigQuery |
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| Migrate for Anthos | Migrate VMs to containers |
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| Rapid Migration Assessment | Assess migration readiness |
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## Hybrid & Multi-Cloud
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| Anthos | Application modernization platform |
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| Google Distributed Cloud | Run GCP on-premises |
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| Cloud Run for Anthos | Serverless on Kubernetes |
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| Anthos Config Management | Policy and security automation |
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| Anthos Service Mesh | Connect and secure microservices |
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| Migrate for Anthos | Migrate VMs to containers |
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## Internet of Things (IoT)
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| Cloud IoT Core | Connect and manage IoT devices (deprecated) |
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## Media & Gaming
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| Transcoder API | Video transcoding service |
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| Live Stream API | Live video streaming |
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| Video Stitcher API | Server-side ad insertion |
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| Game Servers | Deploy and scale game servers |
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| OpenSaveData | Save game data in the cloud |
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## Mobile Development (Firebase)
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| Firebase | Mobile and web app development platform |
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| Firebase Authentication | User authentication service |
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| Cloud Firestore | NoSQL document database |
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| Firebase Realtime Database | Real-time data synchronization |
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| Firebase Storage | File storage for mobile apps |
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| Firebase Hosting | Web app hosting |
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| Cloud Functions for Firebase | Serverless backend functions |
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| Firebase Cloud Messaging | Push notifications |
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| Firebase Crashlytics | Crash reporting |
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| Firebase Performance Monitoring | Monitor app performance |
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| Firebase Test Lab | Test apps on real devices |
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| Firebase App Distribution | Distribute pre-release apps |
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| Firebase Remote Config | Change app behavior without updates |
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| Firebase Dynamic Links | Deep linking service |
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| Google Analytics for Firebase | App analytics |
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| Firebase A/B Testing | Test app changes |
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| Firebase Extensions | Pre-built backend solutions |
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## Productivity & Collaboration
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| Google Workspace | Productivity and collaboration suite |
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| Gmail | Email service |
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| Google Drive | File storage and sharing |
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| Google Docs | Document creation and editing |
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| Google Sheets | Spreadsheet application |
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| Google Slides | Presentation software |
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| Google Meet | Video conferencing |
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| Google Chat | Team messaging |
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| Google Calendar | Calendar and scheduling |
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| Google Forms | Create surveys and forms |
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| Google Sites | Create websites |
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## Healthcare & Life Sciences
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| Cloud Healthcare API | Healthcare data management |
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| Cloud Life Sciences | Biomedical data processing |
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| Medical Imaging Suite | Store and analyze medical images |
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## Retail
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| Retail Search | E-commerce search solution |
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| Recommendations AI | Product recommendations for retail |
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## Financial Services
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| Anti Money Laundering AI | Detect financial crimes |
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## Serverless Computing
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| Cloud Functions | Event-driven serverless functions |
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| Cloud Run | Containerized serverless applications |
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| App Engine | Fully managed platform as a service |
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| Workflows | Orchestrate serverless workflows |
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| Eventarc | Event-driven application integration |
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## Containers
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| Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) | Managed Kubernetes |
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| Artifact Registry | Container and package registry |
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| Cloud Build | Build container images |
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| Cloud Run | Serverless containers |
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| GKE Autopilot | Fully managed Kubernetes |
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| GKE Enterprise | Enterprise Kubernetes management |
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## Observability
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| Cloud Monitoring | Infrastructure and application monitoring |
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| Cloud Logging | Centralized logging |
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| Cloud Trace | Distributed tracing |
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| Cloud Profiler | Continuous profiling |
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| Error Reporting | Real-time error tracking |
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## Cost Management
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| Cloud Billing | Manage billing and costs |
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| Cost Management | Analyze and optimize costs |
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| Recommender | Cost and performance recommendations |
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## Sustainability
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| Carbon Footprint | Track cloud carbon emissions |
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| Carbon Sense | Reduce carbon footprint |
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## SAP
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| SAP on Google Cloud | Run SAP workloads on GCP |
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## Integration Services
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| Application Integration | Connect applications and data |
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| Workflows | Orchestrate services |
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| Eventarc | Route events to services |
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| Pub/Sub | Asynchronous messaging |
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| Cloud Tasks | Asynchronous task execution |
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| Cloud Scheduler | Fully managed cron service |
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## Support
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| Cloud Support | Technical support for GCP |
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| Premium Support | Enhanced support with faster response | |