We are migrating some of our application workloads from an on-premise system to Google Cloud using Kubernetes.
Senior Manager III at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
Useful auto-scaling, highly reliable, and straightforward setup
Pros and Cons
- "Google Cloud's most valuable attribute is its capability for on-demand auto-scaling, and it also simplifies numerous intricate tasks for its users."
- "The price of the solution could be more transparent."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
Google Cloud's most valuable attribute is its capability for on-demand auto-scaling, and it also simplifies numerous intricate tasks for its users.
What needs improvement?
The price of the solution could be more transparent.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have used Google Cloud within the last 12 months.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the stability of Google Cloud a nine out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I rate the scalability of Google Cloud a seven out of ten.
How are customer service and support?
I have not used the support from Google Cloud.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup of Google Cloud is straightforward. However, the migration of workload is complex.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We approached Google Cloud with certain cost assumptions but were surprised to find that our actual expenses were higher than expected. Initially, we had anticipated spending a set amount on the solution, but in reality, we ended up spending more than that. It would be helpful to have greater transparency and educational documentation on the cost-related aspects of Google Cloud.
What other advice do I have?
My advice to others wanting to use this solution should have a migration strategy and there are other solutions on the market with similar features. User education is critical to be successful with the solution.
One of the challenges when it comes to Google Cloud is how to familiarize traditional Java developers, working database administrators, or data engineers with its offerings. The question is how to teach them to use it effectively and ensure that it functions properly. If the education is successful, Google Cloud can be a fantastic solution to work with.
I rate Google Cloud a nine out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Information Technology And Services Consultant at Medialogic Studio
User-friendly, easy to configure, and no downtime
Pros and Cons
- "There is no downtime. It is very reliable."
- "Integration is always something that can be improved."
What is our primary use case?
I was investigating a couple of machine learning files and I loaded them into the Google Cloud Platform.
I load and edit notebooks and add more resources to increase computational power. It satisfies the GPUs, basically.
I tend to use their standard configuration and focus on editing the notebooks. I do not use it in a production environment.
How has it helped my organization?
The solution meets my needs for the most part. Everything I need is there, and it has an interface I am familiar with.
What is most valuable?
There is no downtime. It is very reliable.
The UI is very familiar and user-friendly. I like ht interface.
The configurations are very easy.
Also, if you need to increase computational power, you can do so.
I find the system itself to be very convenient.
It is always easy to access.
It's stable and reliable.
The solution scales well.
What needs improvement?
The product is very good. I don't have any notes on areas for improvement.
Integration is always something that can be improved.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've used the solution in the last 12 months. I use it very regularly.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is extremely stable. There are no bugs and glitches and there is no downtime. I find it to be extremely reliable. I've never experienced any kind of problems. I'd rate the stability nine out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I'm using the solution in the context of a small company, and I just use it on my laptop. Therefore, I've never pushed scalability to the maximum.
I'd rate the scalability nine out of ten. The level of scalability on offer is very high. It has a lot of computing power.
How are customer service and support?
I've never needed the help of technical support. I cannot comment on their level of service.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have used other solutions in the past and was disappointed with how there was always something not working properly. Also, I did not like how I had to buy credits, which was time-consuming. I had to increase my credit in order to sustain an increase in computing power. Google Cloud is very reliable.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is pretty straightforward. I'd rate it seven or eight out of ten in terms of ease of implementation. It's not overly complex.
It is available on the web. You simply go to Google's website and it is there and accessible.
What other advice do I have?
I'm an end-user.
I am using the latest version of the solution.
I'd advise others to try it out. They can use it with confidence. I'd recommend it to others.
I would rate the product nine out of ten. It's reliable and scalable.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Google
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Owner at a insurance company with 11-50 employees
Simple with a straightforwards setup but does not seem to provide virtualization
Pros and Cons
- "Technical support has been good."
- "I find it hard to download items, especially on their operating system."
What is our primary use case?
We primarily use the solution for data. For example, we use it for email and Google Docs and sheets and content of that nature.
What is most valuable?
I find that Google Cloud is easier to understand than other options.
I like its product offering, which is simpler to figure out and automate.
The setup is straightforward.
It is scalable.
The solution is stable.
Technical support has been good.
What needs improvement?
I'm still confused by the usefulness of the cloud and I'm not sure why everyone is moving there. I don't trust the act of sending my company's information to whoever knows where instead of having it safe on my own servers.
I find it hard to download items, especially on their operating system.
The Google operating system leaves a lot to be desired.
It does not seem to provide any virtualization whatsoever.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've used the solution for a while.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable and reliable. There are no bugs or glitches and it doesn't crash or freeze.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Cloud providers like Google are designed to be scalable. The issue is you are supposed to be bursting at the seams before you scale and that doesn't make much financial sense.
How are customer service and support?
The customer service is very good.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Neutral
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I'm also familiar with Azure. I've used Microsoft products for ten years or so, however, I find Google to be simpler.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was pretty straightforward and simple.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Pricing is pretty good. However, all cloud products offer pretty close to the same pricing.
What other advice do I have?
I haven't used a lot of cloud products and haven't experimented too much with Google Cloud, beyond playing with Google Workspace.
From what I have experienced, I would rate it seven out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Senior Manager - Engineering Information Systems at IST
Easy to use, good value for money, and reliable
Pros and Cons
- "The solution can scale."
- "The solution could be a bit cheaper."
What is our primary use case?
We primarily use the solution for our virtual machines. We put all of our software infrastructure onto virtual machines, and then we use Google as the cloud for storage. We use all of our own solutions inside and not their services so that if we did want to move to another cloud, like AWS, we could do so easily.
What is most valuable?
The initial setup is very easy.
We like that the solution is always available, and it would be simple to migrate as needed.
We chose Google for its ease of use and value for money.
It is stable.
The solution can scale.
What needs improvement?
I can't think of any improvements off the top of my head.
The solution could be a bit cheaper.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using the solution for five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
There were some glitches in the system years ago. That has since been fixed. Now, it is stable. There are no bugs or glitches. It's of a very good standard.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is very scalable, and you need to pay for it if you want to expand.
How are customer service and support?
We've had to reach out to support in the past. I wasn't able to get help from Google directly. I found help using the user community.
How was the initial setup?
The solution is very straightforward to set up. It's not overly complex.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution offers the best value for money.
What other advice do I have?
I'm just a straightforward customer.
I am not sure if we are using any specific version at this time.
This is a good solution. You'd get done what you need to get done. There are many alternative solutions out there, however. What people need to know is if they will get their requirements met. This is a very capable platform. It's a good product to use and offers good value for money.
I'd rate the solution eight out of ten overall.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Sr Software Engineer at a engineering company with 10,001+ employees
Improved our web apps so that we can have a canary deployment
Pros and Cons
- "The solution has improved our web apps so that we can have a canary deployment. GCP also helps us upload new features and changes to our software without impacting a lot of users with the network. The AI features have improved the software as well."
- "The UI is beautiful but not easy to use, and also a little slow. Anything that you click is slow to load. It is also not easy to find something. I do not find the left-hand side menu good. We have a lot of options mixed there and we need the best way to deploy cloud resources. I prefer Azure ARM templates since their JSON files are easy to manipulate and integrate with other tools."
What is our primary use case?
We have an ERP platform in our organization to manage things. Such platforms work well in medium and small-sized companies but we have a lot of modules and hence use GCP as a platform to deploy our web. We will also incorporate AI features in the future to improve the software.
How has it helped my organization?
The solution has improved our web apps so that we can have a canary deployment. GCP also helps us upload new features and changes to our software without impacting a lot of users with the network. The AI features have improved the software as well.
What is most valuable?
I have found the AI features, networking, and quality of Google products valuable.
What needs improvement?
The UI is beautiful but not easy to use, and also a little slow. Anything that you click is slow to load. It is also not easy to find something. I do not find the left-hand side menu good. We have a lot of options mixed there and we need the best way to deploy cloud resources. I prefer Azure ARM templates since their JSON files are easy to manipulate and integrate with other tools.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Google Cloud for four years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable though some of the features don’t work.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is scalable. There are three users of GCP in my organization.
How was the initial setup?
I am the solution’s administrator and have deployed it in my organization. The setup is not so easy. Following the steps that are shown on the screen is okay but the problem arises when we have to create new users. For example, it is not easy to get permission for creating service accounts for users. You have to edit the users, insert a lot of documents, and search the internet to find a solution.
What was our ROI?
There is good ROI with the solution because we have a lot of solutions and some of the features come for free. Even the paid features are priced fairly.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
It is not easy to calculate the price of the solution from the pricing table since they are not standard rates. However, I find the solution’s prices to be fair and reasonable.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate the solution a nine out of ten. The solution is easy to maintain. I would recommend anyone willing to try the solution to study the platform and do some courses on it. I studied the platform a lot before using it. If you do not study the platform, you will find it very disorganized and difficult to maintain.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Content Consultant at Zensciences
User-friendly, reliable, and great for collaboration
Pros and Cons
- "The solution is stable and reliable."
- "It would be nice if they could offer more free storage."
What is our primary use case?
We primarily use the solution for sharing resources, including creating folders and sending them to the team so that docs can be loaded in.
What is most valuable?
You can start with 30MB for free. Anybody can get edit access via permissions and people can just start collaborating.
The setup is easy.
The solution is stable and reliable.
It can scale.
The solution is very user-friendly.
What needs improvement?
We'd like to maybe see more integrations in the future.
It would be nice if they could offer more free storage.
The solution could always improve security.
For how long have I used the solution?
We've been using the solution for a long time.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It's a stable solution. I'd rate it nine out of ten. The reliability is good, and there are no bugs or glitches.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability is great. I'd rate it nine out of ten in terms of being able to expand the product.
We have a few hundred users on the solution currently. We might increase usage sometime in the future.
How are customer service and support?
I've never had to reach out to technical support in the past. It's easy to use, and we haven't had any issues.
How was the initial setup?
It's not complex to set up the solution. The implementation is pretty straightforward. The deployment itself did not take very long. everyone pretty much knows how to use it. There's no real learning curve.
I'm not sure how many people in my company need to maintain the product, if any.
What was our ROI?
I've never looked at the ROI.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I'm not sure what the exact licensing costs are.
What other advice do I have?
I'm not sure which version of the solution we're using.
I'd recommend the solution to others as it is very easy to use and is great for collaboration.
I would rate the solution nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Director Technology Solutions at Redintegro Consulting Solution LLP
Stable, scalable, and simple to set up
Pros and Cons
- "What I like most about Google Cloud is its stability. I also like that its GUI works fine for my company."
- "Lower pricing would make Google Cloud better."
What is our primary use case?
We use Google Cloud mainly for development purposes.
What is most valuable?
What I like most about Google Cloud is its stability.
I also like that its GUI works fine for my company.
What needs improvement?
Lower pricing would make Google Cloud better.
For how long have I used the solution?
We've been using Google Cloud for three to four years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I found Google Cloud stable. In terms of stability, it's a nine out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Google Cloud is scalable, and I'm giving it a rating of eight out of ten in terms of scalability.
How are customer service and support?
We have yet to contact Google Cloud technical support because we have not encountered issues with the solution.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We also work with Amazon, apart from Google Cloud. The two solutions are the same, more or less. It's only the usage that's different. We usually recommend both to clients, and whichever clients prefer, we go with that solution.
How was the initial setup?
Google Cloud has a simple setup.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Pricing for Google Cloud could be improved. It would be better if it were lower.
What other advice do I have?
My company uses Google Cloud.
My company has around ten Google Cloud users.
I'm rating Google Cloud as eight out of ten. I deducted two points as the price could be lower.
Google Cloud is a solution my company usually recommends to clients.
I'm a Google Cloud user, and the company I work for has no partnership with Google.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Strategic Deals Consultant - Service Provider at Cisco
Excellent scalability options, extremely stable, with pin point accuracy for customers
Pros and Cons
- "The stability of Google Cloud is currently good."
- "The overall function of Google Cloud for storage is exactly what I am looking for."
- "I would like to see Google Cloud become more competitive when it comes to price."
- "I would like to see Google Cloud become more competitive when it comes to price."
- "I would like to see Google Cloud become more competitive when it comes to price."
What is our primary use case?
Our primary use case is for shared server storage.
What is most valuable?
The overall function of Google Cloud for storage is exactly what I am looking for.
What needs improvement?
I would like to see Google Cloud become more competitive when it comes to price.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Google Cloud for the past three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability of Google Cloud is currently good.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I believe you have all the options to scale as you find it necessary.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I used AWS previously because we were required to compare it with Google Cloud.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate Google Cloud an eight on a scale of one to ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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