Develop and Deploy Windows Applications on Google Cloud
Google Cloud’s Windows support is expanding—and your deployment skills need to match. This focused course teaches you to build and ship Windows applications on GCP infrastructure, bridging the gap between traditional Windows development and modern cloud platforms.
AIU.ac Verdict: Ideal for .NET developers and Windows-focused engineers moving to cloud infrastructure. You’ll gain practical deployment patterns in 114 minutes, though the course assumes baseline familiarity with Windows development and GCP fundamentals.
What This Course Covers
You’ll work through containerising Windows applications, deploying to Google Cloud’s Compute Engine and App Engine, and managing Windows-specific configurations in a cloud environment. The labs cover real scenarios: packaging legacy .NET applications, setting up Windows VMs with proper networking, and automating deployments via Cloud Build.
Expect hands-on practice with GCP’s Windows Server images, managed services for Windows workloads, and integration with existing enterprise tooling. You’ll also explore cost optimisation strategies specific to Windows licensing on cloud infrastructure—a critical consideration for organisations migrating from on-premises Windows estates.
Who Is This Course For?
Ideal for:
- .NET and C# developers: Moving Windows applications to cloud for the first time; need practical GCP deployment patterns without lengthy theory.
- Windows system administrators: Transitioning to cloud infrastructure roles; want to understand GCP’s Windows Server capabilities and management.
- Enterprise architects: Evaluating Google Cloud for Windows workload migration; need hands-on proof of concept knowledge.
May not suit:
- Linux-only engineers: Course is Windows-specific; won’t benefit those without .NET or Windows Server background.
- GCP beginners: Assumes you understand core GCP services; better to complete Cloud Fundamentals first.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does Develop and Deploy Windows Applications on Google Cloud take?
1 hour 54 minutes. Designed for busy professionals—complete in a single focused session or split across two days.
Do I need Windows development experience?
Yes. You should be comfortable with .NET, C#, or Windows Server administration. The course focuses on deployment, not language fundamentals.
What’s included with the Pluralsight course?
Expert-led video instruction plus hands-on labs in Pluralsight’s sandbox environment. No local setup required—practise directly in GCP.
Will this help with AWS or Azure Windows deployments?
Partially. Core containerisation and deployment concepts transfer, but GCP-specific tools and services won’t apply directly to other clouds.
Course by Google Cloud on Pluralsight. Duration: 1h 54m. Last verified by AIU.ac: March 2026.
