Network Architects and Infrastructure Leads
Designing a hybrid cloud architecture that requires low-latency access to Google Cloud services
Use cases
About
The Network Peering mind map template provides a technical architecture overview for IT professionals and network engineers managing connectivity to Google's edge network. This 34-node Network Peering template covers critical infrastructure strategies including Carrier Peering and Direct Peering, detailing how to establish high-availability links across more than 100 global locations. It serves as a Network Peering cheat sheet for organizations needing to optimize access to Google Workspace and Google Cloud products while reducing latency. The structure specifically outlines the technical requirements for connecting via Internet Exchanges (IXPs) and private facilities listed in PeeringDB. By using this Network Peering mind map, teams can evaluate the trade-offs between direct paths and service provider-led connections, ensuring their perimeter network and DMZ configurations align with Google's technical peering requirements.
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IT Financial Controllers and Cloud Engineers
Evaluating cost-reduction strategies for high-volume data egress from Google Cloud to on-premises data centers
Security Engineers and Network Administrators
Planning a secure perimeter network or DMZ to isolate internal resources from the public internet
How to use this template
Step 1
Import the peering structure
Open the .xmind file in Xmind to view the pre-structured branches for Overview, Use Cases, and Pricing.
Step 2
Map your network locations
Replace the generic location nodes with your specific data center sites and check them against the PeeringDB requirements.
Step 3
Calculate expected egress costs
Use the Pricing branch as a logic framework to input your estimated traffic volumes and calculate potential discounted egress rates.
Frequently asked questions
Carrier Peering is used to access Google applications like Google Workspace via a service provider's network. Direct Peering establishes a direct connection between your on-premises network and Google's edge network, providing a direct path to the full suite of Google Cloud products.
To begin, ensure you meet Google's technical peering requirements. You must register your interest with the Google peering team and verify that your facility or Internet Exchange (IXP) is listed in the PeeringDB entry.
Yes, it notes that peering traffic does not create custom routes in a VPC network. Traffic typically leaves via a default Internet gateway or a Cloud VPN tunnel unless specific destination ranges are configured.
According to the Pricing node, establishing a direct peering connection with Google is free. However, while egress data rates to the peered network may be discounted, other traffic is billed at standard Google Cloud Platform rates.
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