Explored Unix Commands and Google Cloud Integration

• Day: 2023-10-28
• Time: 21:55 to 22:30
• Project: Dev
• Workspace: WP 2: Operational
• Status: Completed
• Priority: MEDIUM
• Assignee: Matías Nehuen Iglesias
• Tags: Unix Commands, Google Cloud, Data Storage, Command Line, Python

Description

Session Goal:

The session aimed to explore Unix command-line tools for disk usage analysis and delve into Google Cloud services for data storage and management.

Key Activities:

• Unix Commands: Reviewed the use of the du command to check and sort disk usage on Unix-based systems, including using wildcards for comprehensive directory analysis.
• Remote Access: Reflected on the use of SCP and SSH for secure file transfer and remote server access, discussing best practices for data storage solutions.
• Google Cloud Integration: Implemented solutions using Google Cloud Storage and SQL with Python and pandas, covering setup, library installation, and data handling.
• Cloud Storage Recommendation: Evaluated Google Cloud Storage for its accessibility, scalability, and simplicity.
• Project Naming: Suggested names for a Google Cloud project focused on poverty mapping in Argentina.

Achievements:

• Enhanced understanding of Unix disk usage commands and their practical applications.
• Clarified the role of SCP and SSH in secure data transfer and remote access.
• Successfully integrated Google Cloud Storage and SQL with Python, demonstrating data upload and download capabilities.
• Identified the benefits of Google Cloud Storage over Cloud SQL for file storage.

Pending Tasks:

• Further exploration of advanced Google Cloud features and their integration with existing systems.

Evidence

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