Correct Answer: Create a custom image from a vmdk/vhd file using the Image Import service
Importing custom images allows you to bring specific OS configurations and kernels that are not natively supported by standard GCP images while still benefiting from GCE's manageme...
Correct Answer
Create a custom image from a vmdk/vhd file using the Image Import service
Why This Answer Is Correct
Importing custom images allows you to bring specific OS configurations and kernels that are not natively supported by standard GCP images while still benefiting from GCE's management features.
This question evaluates your knowledge of Google Compute Engine — a core concept tested in Professional Cloud Architect. Understanding Google Compute Engine is essential for designing scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud architectures. Mastery of this topic will help you answer scenario-based questions confidently on exam day.
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You are designing a solution for a company that needs to run a specialized Windows-based application that requires access to a physical USB dongle for licensing. Which GCP service supports this?
An enterprise wants to minimize the security risk of 'Credential Theft' for their VM instances. They want to avoid using traditional long-lived SSH keys. What is the Google-recommended approach?
You are migrating a legacy e-commerce application to GCP. The application requires a shared filesystem that is mountable by multiple Compute Engine VMs and supports standard NFS protocols. Which service should you choose?