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Google Distributed Cloud

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description Google Distributed Cloud Overview

Google Distributed Cloud is a portfolio for running Google Cloud infrastructure and services in customer-controlled data centers, edge sites, and other locations outside Google's public cloud regions. It supports containerized workloads through Kubernetes-based technology and provides options for connected and isolated operating environments. The portfolio is intended for organizations that need local processing, data residency, low latency, or operation in locations with limited or no public-cloud connectivity.

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What is the difference between Google Distributed Cloud connected and air-gapped?

Google Distributed Cloud connected runs customer workloads locally but uses a connection to Google Cloud for management, while the air-gapped option is designed to operate without Google Cloud or public-internet connectivity. They are different deployment models within the Google Distributed Cloud portfolio. [Google Distributed Cloud](https://docs.cloud.google.com/distributed-cloud/docs?hl=en)

Can Google Distributed Cloud run in my own data center or edge site?

Yes, Google Distributed Cloud software-only extends Google Kubernetes Engine into customer data centers and can run on VMware or bare metal. Connected deployments place managed Google hardware at an edge or on-premises site for low-latency workloads. [Google Distributed Cloud](https://docs.cloud.google.com/distributed-cloud/docs?hl=en)

How long can connected Google Distributed Cloud workloads keep running if the Google Cloud connection drops?

Google's documentation says connected workloads can continue running for up to seven days while disconnected from Google Cloud. The local control plane keeps workloads operating, but the deployment must reconnect for items such as authentication-token refreshes and audit-log synchronization. [Google Distributed Cloud connected](https://docs.cloud.google.com/distributed-cloud/connected/latest/docs/how-it-works)

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