We use Google Compute Engine as a VM.
Helps to choose security by creating customized firewalls
Pros and Cons
- "The main motive for choosing Google Compute Engine is pricing."
- "I rate the product's stability around five to six out of ten."
What is our primary use case?
How has it helped my organization?
The main motive for choosing Google Compute Engine is pricing.
What is most valuable?
The solution is highly available, and you can choose your security, such as creating firewall rules.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with the product for eight years.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the product's stability around five to six out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The node can be scaled 70 to 80 percent.
How was the initial setup?
Two people are enough to handle the tool's deployment. The deployment takes one hour to complete.
What other advice do I have?
I rate the product a ten out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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