Discuss Google Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer Exam Topic 4 Question 79

Your company recently migrated to Google Cloud. You need to design a fast, reliable, and repeatable solution for your company to provision new projects and basic resources in Google Cloud. What should you do?

AUse the Google Cloud console to create projects.

BWrite a script by using the gcloud CLI that passes the appropriate parameters from the request. Save the script in a Git repository.

CWrite a Terraform module and save it in your source control repository. Copy and run the apply command to create the new project.

DUse the Terraform repositories from the Cloud Foundation Toolkit. Apply the code with appropriate parameters to create the Google Cloud project and related resources.

Suggested Answer: D

Terraform is an open-source tool that allows you to define and provision infrastructure as code1.Terraform can be used to create and manage Google Cloud resources, such as projects, networks, and services2.The Cloud Foundation Toolkit is a set of open-source Terraform modules and tools that provide best practices and guidance for deploying Google Cloud infrastructure3.The Cloud Foundation Toolkit includes Terraform repositories for creating Google Cloud projects and related resources, such as IAM policies, APIs, service accounts, and billing4. By using the Terraform repositories from the Cloud Foundation Toolkit, you can design a fast, reliable, and repeatable solution for your company to provision new projects and basic resources in Google Cloud. You can also customize the Terraform code to suit your specific needs and preferences.

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29 comments · newest first

Vonda 11 months ago

gcloud CLI is great for quick setups, but not for repeatability.

Yuki 11 months ago

Really? Using Terraform sounds complicated...

Janey 11 months ago

A seems too manual for a repeatable solution.

Loren 11 months ago

I think C is a solid approach too.

Gail 12 months ago

Option D is the best choice for automation!

Isaac 12 months ago

I practiced a similar question, and I think writing a Terraform module is good, but I’m not confident about the apply command part.

Yuki 1 year ago

I feel like the Cloud Foundation Toolkit option might be the most reliable since it’s designed for best practices. I should have reviewed that more.

Laura 1 year ago

I’m not entirely sure, but I think using the gcloud CLI script could work too. It seems simpler, but I’m worried about repeatability.

Cheryl 1 year ago

I remember we discussed the importance of automation in provisioning resources, so I think using Terraform could be the best option here.

Rosio 1 year ago

I think the key here is to find a solution that's fast, reliable, and repeatable. The console option (A) doesn't seem to meet those requirements, so I'd rule that out. I'm leaning towards either the Terraform script (C) or the Cloud Foundation Toolkit (D).

Annmarie 1 year ago

Option D looks promising - using the Cloud Foundation Toolkit Terraform repos. That way, I don't have to write the Terraform code from scratch, and it's likely well-tested and reliable.

Iluminada 1 year ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I'm not super familiar with Terraform, so I'm not sure if that's the best approach. Maybe I should look into the gcloud CLI option instead?

Judy 1 year ago

This seems like a straightforward question. I'd go with option C - writing a Terraform module to create the new project. That way, it's repeatable and stored in source control.

Trina 1 year ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I'm trying to weigh the pros and cons of each option, but I'm not sure which one would be the best fit. Maybe I should review the details of each service again before deciding.

Rickie 2 years ago

Wait, there's a toolkit for Terraform? Option D sounds like the lazy man's choice, and I'm all about that. Sign me up!

Felicitas 2 years ago

Hah, the console? Really? Option A is so 2010. Gotta go with the CLI or Terraform, folks. Get with the times!

Mariann 2 years ago

↳ replying to Felicitas

The console may be easy, but CLI or Terraform is the way to go for a more repeatable solution.

Crissy 2 years ago

↳ replying to Felicitas

Definitely, using scripts or Terraform modules is the way to go for fast and reliable provisioning.

Lai 2 years ago

↳ replying to Felicitas

I agree, CLI or Terraform is much more efficient and modern.

Lino 2 years ago

↳ replying to Felicitas

Yeah, using the console is old school. CLI or Terraform is the way to go.

Jennie 2 years ago

Oooh, Terraform! Option C is the way for me. I love the flexibility of writing my own module and keeping it in source control.

Dante 2 years ago

I'd go with option D. Using the Cloud Foundation Toolkit Terraform repo is a great way to leverage pre-built modules and ensure consistency across projects.

Kenny 2 years ago

Option B is the way to go! Scripting with the gcloud CLI is simple and repeatable. Plus, saving it in a Git repo means I can version control it.

Shalon 2 years ago

↳ replying to Kenny

Mary: It's a great way to ensure consistency and repeatability in provisioning new projects.

Mary 2 years ago

↳ replying to Kenny

User 2: Definitely, it's a fast and reliable solution. Plus, version controlling it in a Git repo is a bonus.

Phillip 2 years ago

↳ replying to Kenny

I agree, using the gcloud CLI to script the project creation is a good idea.

Hyman 2 years ago

Why do you think option D is better?

Lonny 2 years ago

I disagree, I believe option D is more efficient.

Hyman 2 years ago

I think option B is the best choice.

Google Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer Exam - Topic 4 Question 79 Discussion