Develop and Deploy Windows Applications on Google Cloud Platform
Windows developers are increasingly moving workloads to cloud—but GCP deployment patterns differ sharply from on-premises. This hands-on course bridges that gap, teaching you to architect, containerise, and deploy Windows applications on Google Cloud Platform using production-ready approaches.
AIU.ac Verdict: Ideal for Windows developers and DevOps engineers transitioning to GCP or expanding their cloud skillset. The course is concise and practical, though it assumes foundational Windows and cloud familiarity—not a ground-zero introduction to either.
What This Course Covers
You’ll work through Windows application deployment on Compute Engine, App Engine, and Cloud Run, covering containerisation with Docker, CI/CD pipeline setup, and managed services integration. Expect hands-on labs in Pluralsight’s sandbox environment where you’ll configure networking, manage identity and access, and optimise costs across Windows workloads.
The course emphasises real-world scenarios: migrating legacy .NET applications, scaling Windows services, and leveraging GCP’s native tools (Cloud Build, Artifact Registry, Cloud Deploy) to automate your deployment pipeline. You’ll also explore hybrid and multi-cloud considerations relevant to enterprises running mixed Windows and Linux estates.
Who Is This Course For?
Ideal for:
- Windows/.NET developers: Moving applications to GCP or adopting cloud-native deployment patterns for the first time.
- DevOps and infrastructure engineers: Supporting Windows workloads on GCP and needing to understand containerisation, CI/CD, and managed services.
- Cloud architects and solutions engineers: Advising enterprises on Windows-to-cloud migration strategies and GCP platform capabilities.
May not suit:
- Complete cloud beginners: Assumes working knowledge of cloud concepts, GCP console basics, and Windows administration.
- Linux-only practitioners: Focused specifically on Windows; limited value if you’re not deploying or supporting Windows applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does Develop and Deploy Windows Applications on Google Cloud Platform take?
2 hours 2 minutes of video content. Plan 3–4 hours total including hands-on labs and sandbox exercises.
Do I need GCP experience before starting?
Foundational GCP familiarity helps—you should be comfortable navigating the console and understanding compute, networking, and IAM basics. If you’re new to GCP entirely, consider a platform overview course first.
What Windows versions and .NET frameworks are covered?
The course focuses on modern Windows Server editions and .NET Framework/.NET Core deployments relevant to GCP (Windows Server 2019+, .NET 5+). Legacy .NET Framework is discussed in migration context.
Will I get hands-on lab access?
Yes. Pluralsight includes sandbox environments where you can deploy and test Windows applications on GCP without provisioning your own infrastructure or incurring costs.
Course by Google Cloud on Pluralsight. Duration: 2h 2m. Last verified by AIU.ac: March 2026.
