Overview
Google Compute Engine delivers virtual machines running in Google's innovative data centers and worldwide fiber network. Compute Engine's VMs boot quickly, come with persistent disk storage, and deliver consistent performance.
Compute Engine's tooling and workflow support enable scaling from single instances to global, load-balanced cloud computing. Our virtual servers are available in many predefined configurations and you also have the option to create Custom Machine Types optimized for your specific needs. Compute Engine also offers industry-leading local SSD performance. Compare throughput on equivalent IaaS offerings and see the difference our virtual servers can make for your workloads. Per-minute billing, flexible VM configurations, and automatic sustained use discounts make Compute Engine the leader in price/performance.
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Support
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Key Features
Global Load Balancing
Global load-balancing technology helps you distribute incoming requests across pools of instances across multiple regions, so you can achieve maximum performance, throughput and availability.
Automatic Discounts
With sustained use discounts, Google automatically gives you discounted prices for long-running workloads with no sign-up fees or up-front commitment.
Linux & Windows Support
Run your choice of OS, including Debian, CentOS, CoreOS, SUSE, Ubuntu, Red Hat, FreeBSD, or Windows 2008 R2, 2012 R2 or 2016. You can also use a shared image from the Cloud Platform community, or bring your own.
Custom Machine Types
You can shape your VMs based on how many vCPUs and GB of RAM you actually need, with increments of 2 vCPUs and 0.25GB at a time. Custom Machine Types help you save money by really paying only for what you use.
Compliance & Security
All data written to persistent disk in Compute Engine is encrypted on the fly and then transmitted and stored in encrypted form. Google Compute Engine has completed ISO 27001, SSAE-16, SOC 1, SOC 2, and SOC 3 certifications, demonstrating our commitment to information security.
Per-Second Billing
Google bills in second-level increments. After 1-minute minimum charge, you pay only for the compute time that you use.
Transparent Maintenance
Our innovative datacenters and Live Migration technology enable proactive infrastructure maintenance, improving reliability and security. Your live VMs are automatically moved to nearby hosts, even if your VMs are under extreme load, while underlying host machines undergo maintenance.
Terms of Service
By using this product you agree to the Google Cloud Platform Terms of Service.
