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Options to Create Website on Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Method |
Description |
Pros |
Cons |
1. Google Cloud Storage |
Host a static website using Google Cloud Storage. Simply upload your HTML, CSS, and JavaScript files to a Cloud Storage bucket. |
Easy to set up and manage. Cost-effective for small websites. Scalable and reliable infrastructure. |
Not suitable for dynamic content. Limited server-side processing capabilities. |
2. Google Compute Engine |
Deploy a virtual machine on Google Compute Engine and configure it to run a web server like Apache or Nginx. |
Full control over server configuration. Suitable for complex websites with dynamic content. |
Requires more technical expertise. Higher cost compared to other options. |
3. Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) |
Use Kubernetes to orchestrate containers running your website. GKE provides scalability and automation for managing containerized applications. |
Highly scalable and resilient. Simplifies deployment and scaling of applications. |
Complex setup and management. Overkill for simple websites. |
4. Google App Engine |
Develop and deploy web applications without managing infrastructure. App Engine automatically scales based on traffic. |
Easy to deploy and scale. Supports multiple programming languages. |
Limited control over server configuration. May not be suitable for all types of websites. |
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