Google CloudPlatform is the google cloud infrastructure. As you already know, Google has high security and data protection standards, so if you want cancel Google Cloud Platform or delete the data from Google Cloud Platform, the process will be easy and safe. If, on the contrary, you have doubts about whether to cancel or not and need help, in uCloudStore (Google Premier Partner) We can help you, advise you and improve the use of GCP. You may contact us here.
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Before you cancel Google Cloud Platform
1. What do you want to cancel and why?
Prior to Cancel Google CloudPlatform and delete the data you had until now, you should consider what do you want to cancel and why. This will be necessary to know to make the request, since different processes are followed depending on whether you only want delete resources, projects or the entire account of Google.
In addition, you will also have to be clear about the reasons for the withdrawal, since you will lose a lot of data that may be relevant for your organization. It is possible that the reasons for your withdrawal from GCP come from a lack of understanding of the platform or the need for better attention. That is why, if you still do not have it clear, you can contact contact us, since as Google Premier Partner we can create synergies that help you make a smarter use of GCP.
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2. How long does it take to delete data from Google Cloud Platform?
The GCP data deletion process is easy and secure. Depending on the data storage configuration, deletion of data from the application and storage layers may occur immediately.
Typically, data is wiped from live systems in a few two months from the request of elimination. The deletion of data from Google backups occurs approximately 6 months later.
Cancel Google Cloud Platform: how to do it
1. Create the request to cancel Google Cloud Platform
The first thing you will have to do is create the request to Google to Cancel Google CloudPlatform. You can do it directly with them, or if you prefer we can help you if you need it. To do so you must know if you want to delete:
- Means: In this case you may want to remove storage buckets from Cloud Storage. This can also be done from the Cloud console or via APIs.
- Projects: in the case that you have under your property any project of Google CloudPlatform, you can remove it. To do so you will need to have the corresponding project number.
- accounts: If you want to delete your entire account, remember that all projects owned only by you will also be deleted. In case there are more owners, the projects will not be deleted unless all the accounts are also deleted.
2. Non-permanent removal of GCP
Once the deletion request has been made, Google gives a margin time for cases in which the request has been made erroneously or accidentally. This period depends on what was requested to be removed. After the margin period has passed, Google Cloud Platform initiates the logical removal of all resources. For example, in the case that a Google account is closed, the logical deletion does not start until after the 30 days.
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3. Logical deletion of data
Once this margin period has passed, GCP performs logical deletion of all the data. It can be done in two ways:
- In GCP storage, database and Big Data services (except Cloud Storage): Copies of the data become “available storage” and are overwritten over time.
- In Google Cloud Storage: data is deleted using cryptographic erasure.
4. Backup systems
systems Backups they are created to store data in a long and static period of time, so that the company can deal with any failure. This is why fully restoring a system from backups can be a slower and more resource intensive process. If you want to know more about this, feel free to contact us.
Want more information before canceling Google Cloud Platform?
If you still don't know whether to cancel Google CloudPlatform, or on the contrary you need more advice to do it Do not hesitate to contact us. What Google Premier Partner we can offer you a close and personalized advice, to answer all your questions and help you improve the implementation of Google services.
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