Section 4: Analyzing and Optimizing Technical and Business Processes

References - Section 1 - Section 2 - Section 3 - Section 4 - Section 5 - Section 6 - Combined Section 4 of the Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect exam—worth about 18% of the total—blends architecture with real-world operational excellence. This part covers how to design and improve both technical and business processes, where DevOps, SRE, cost optimization, and stakeholder alignment intersect. This guide includes dense visual models, actionable exam strategies, and real-world GCP architectural insights. ...

Published on March 31, 2025 · Last updated on April 9, 2025 · 8 min · 1699 words · Jon Shaffer

Section 5: Managing Implementation

References - Section 1 - Section 2 - Section 3 - Section 4 - Section 5 - Section 6 - Combined Section 5 of the Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect (PCA) exam represents 11% of the total content and is all about bringing cloud architecture to life. It’s where the plans turn into pipelines, APIs, and programmatic infrastructure. You’ll need to advise DevOps teams, choose the right tools for the job, and ensure scalable, automated, and secure implementations. ...

Published on March 31, 2025 · Last updated on April 9, 2025 · 3 min · 588 words · Jon Shaffer

GCP Professional Cloud Architect (2025) Visual Reference: Sections Combined

References - Section 1 - Section 2 - Section 3 - Section 4 - Section 5 - Section 6 - Combined

Published on March 31, 2025 · Last updated on April 9, 2025 · 1 min · 21 words · Jon Shaffer