In cloud computing, particularly on the Google Cloud Platform (GCP), controlling access to resources is paramount for security and operational integrity. Two fundamental roles that often cause confusion are roles/viewer and roles/reader. While both grant read-only access, their scope and intended use differ significantly, with the choice between them having important implications for security best…
In Google Cloud, both Labels and Tags are used for organizing resources, but they serve distinct purposes and have different capabilities. Choosing between them (or using both) depends on your specific needs for resource management, policy enforcement, and cost allocation. Here’s a comparison to highlight the differences: Feature Labels Tags Primary Use Resource organization, filtering,…
First understand what is an Autonomous System? An Autonomous System (AS) is a large network or group of networks managed by a single administrative entity. Think of the internet not as one single network, but as a “network of networks.” These individual large networks are Autonomous Systems. Examples of entities that operate an AS include:…
