Hands-On Lab: Google Cloud Application Load Balancer (ALB) — Architect-Level Implementation
As part of my ongoing Google Cloud Solutions Architect journey, I’ve completed a full end-to-end implementation of GCP Application Load Balancer, following production-grade architecture patterns. This lab demonstrates how large-scale systems handle global traffic, ensure high availability, and implement intelligent Layer-7 routing.
Key Learnings & Highlights:
Global HTTP/HTTPS load balancing with Anycast IP
URL-based routing for microservices at scale
Managed Instance Groups with autoscaling and health checks
SSL/TLS termination at the edge for secure traffic
High availability and fault-tolerant deployment strategies
I’ve published a comprehensive YouTube walkthrough, covering architecture diagrams, configuration steps, and deployment strategy:
🎥 Watch the full walkthrough on YouTube
[https://youtu.be/4ZKUuVETAYY]
Who will benefit:
Cloud Architects & DevOps Engineers
GCP ACE / Professional Architect aspirants
Professionals designing scalable distributed systems
I welcome feedback, alternative approaches, and discussions from the community—let’s share knowledge and best practices!
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