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# Google Cloud Essentials

`gcloud` is the command-line tool for the google cloud.

resources that live in the zone are referred to as zonal resources

## Getting Started with Cloud Shell and gcloud

#### View the list of configurations in your environment:

```
gcloud config list
```

#### To see all properties and their settings:

```
gcloud config list --all
```

#### List your components:

```
gcloud components list
```

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HTTP(S) Load Balancing is implemented on **Google Front End** (GFE). GFEs are distributed globally and operate together using Google's global network and control plane.
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