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GCP

This section covers deployment options for the Care application on Google Cloud Platform.

Available Deployment Options​

1. Google Cloud Storage (GCS)​

Static website hosting with three-step deployment process:

  1. Infrastructure Setup
  2. Deployment Process
  3. Monitoring & Operations

2. Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)​

Container orchestration with three-step deployment process:

  1. Infrastructure Setup
  2. CI/CD Configuration
  3. Trigger Setup

Choosing a Deployment Option​

Choose based on your requirements:

  • Use GCS if you need:

    • Static website hosting
    • Global content delivery
    • Simple deployment process
    • Cost-effective solution

  • Use GKE if you need:

    • Container orchestration
    • Microservices architecture
    • Advanced scaling capabilities
    • Complex deployment scenarios

Prerequisites​

  • Google Cloud SDK installed
  • GCP project with billing enabled
  • Appropriate IAM permissions
  • Domain name (if using custom domain)

Common Configuration​

Before deploying, ensure you have:

  1. Domain name configured in GCP DNS
  2. SSL certificate (managed by GCP)
  3. Appropriate IAM permissions
  4. Billing enabled on the project

Deployment Selection Guide​

Choose your deployment method based on:

  • GKE: For containerized applications, microservices, or when you need Kubernetes features
  • GCS: For static websites, single-page applications (SPAs), or when you need simple, cost-effective hosting

Cost Considerations​

  • GKE: Higher cost but more flexible and scalable
  • GCS: Lower cost, pay-per-use model, ideal for static content