Deploying container images in GCP - Cheat Sheet & Quick Revision

Recall & Review

beginner

What is a container image in cloud deployment?

A container image is a lightweight, standalone package that includes everything needed to run a piece of software, such as code, runtime, system tools, and libraries. It ensures the software runs the same anywhere.

beginner

What is Google Container Registry (GCR)?

Google Container Registry is a secure, private storage service on Google Cloud where you can store and manage your container images before deploying them.

intermediate

Why use Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) for deploying containers?

GKE automates container deployment, scaling, and management. It helps run containers reliably and efficiently without managing servers directly.

intermediate

What command is used to build a container image with Google Cloud Build?

The command is: gcloud builds submit --tag gcr.io/[PROJECT-ID]/[IMAGE-NAME]. It packages your app and uploads the image to Google Container Registry.

intermediate

How do you deploy a container image to Cloud Run?

Use the command: gcloud run deploy [SERVICE-NAME] --image gcr.io/[PROJECT-ID]/[IMAGE-NAME] --platform managed. Cloud Run runs your container without managing servers.

What does a container image include?

A Only system tools

B Only source code

C Code, runtime, system tools, and libraries

D Only runtime environment

A container image packages code, runtime, system tools, and libraries to run software consistently.

Where do you store container images in Google Cloud?

A Google Container Registry

B Google Drive

C Google Compute Engine

D Google BigQuery

Google Container Registry is designed to store and manage container images securely.

Which service automates container orchestration in GCP?

A Cloud Storage

B Cloud SQL

C Cloud Functions

D Google Kubernetes Engine

Google Kubernetes Engine manages container orchestration, scaling, and deployment.

What command uploads your container image to GCR using Cloud Build?

A gcloud run deploy

B gcloud builds submit --tag gcr.io/[PROJECT-ID]/[IMAGE-NAME]

C gcloud compute instances create

D docker pull

This command builds and uploads the container image to Google Container Registry.

Which command deploys a container image to Cloud Run?

A gcloud run deploy [SERVICE-NAME] --image gcr.io/[PROJECT-ID]/[IMAGE-NAME] --platform managed

B gcloud builds submit

C kubectl apply

D docker run

This command deploys your container image to Cloud Run, a serverless platform.

Explain the steps to deploy a container image on Google Cloud from building to running.

Think about packaging, storing, and running your app.

Describe the benefits of using managed services like Cloud Run or GKE for container deployment.

Focus on ease and reliability.