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Summary

This video dives into the history and vast infrastructure of Google, highlighting its origin as a student project at Stanford University by Larry Page and Sergey Brin in 1996. From a simple search engine, Google has grown into a global giant with over one billion Gmail users and a range of services like YouTube, Android, and Google Maps. The video also takes a closer look at Google's massive data centers worldwide, which process vast amounts of data daily, with cutting-edge cooling systems and robotic operations to ensure smooth functionality. The scale and technology behind Google's operations are truly awe-inspiring.

Takeaways

• 😀 Google is the largest internet company in the world, connecting over 1.5 billion active Gmail accounts.
• 😀 Google was founded in 1996 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin at Stanford University as 'BackRub', and later renamed 'Google' in 1997.
• 😀 The name 'Google' comes from a mathematical term, representing the number 1 followed by 100 zeros, symbolizing unlimited information.
• 😀 The name 'Google' was actually a typo made by the first investor, leading to the adoption of the name for the search engine.
• 😀 Google officially registered as 'Google Inc.' on September 4, 1998.
• 😀 In 2004, Google launched Google Mail (Gmail), Google Image, and Google News, marking rapid growth.
• 😀 Google has acquired several products and companies like Gmail, YouTube, Android, Google Maps, and Google Chrome, becoming integral to daily life.
• 😀 Google is now a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., also founded by Larry Page and Sergey Brin.
• 😀 Google operates several data centers worldwide, including in the US, Finland, Belgium, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Jakarta.
• 😀 Google's data centers are equipped with high-speed communication networks and advanced cooling systems to manage large-scale server operations efficiently.

Q & A

What year was Google founded?

Google was founded in 1996 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin at Stanford University.

How did Google get its name?

Google's name originated from a mathematical term, 'googol,' which represents the number 1 followed by 100 zeros. This was meant to symbolize Google's mission to store unlimited information on the internet.

What was the original name of Google?

The original name of Google was 'BackRub,' before it was changed to 'Google' in 1997.

How did a mistake contribute to the name 'Google'?

Google’s name was the result of a mistake by an early investor who misspelled 'google.inc' on a check, which led Sergey and Larry to use the name 'Google' for their search engine.

When was Google Inc. officially registered as a company?

Google Inc. was officially registered on September 4, 1998.

What major products and services has Google launched over the years?

Google has launched various products and services, including Gmail, YouTube, Google Maps, Google Earth, Google Chrome, Google News, and more.

How many data centers does Google operate, and where are they located?

As of the transcript, Google operates six data centers in the United States, plus additional centers in Finland, Belgium, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Jakarta.

What is the role of Google's Jupiter network?

Google’s Jupiter network allows servers to communicate with each other at speeds of up to 10 GB per second, enabling efficient data processing and sharing across its data centers.

How large is Google's search index?

Google's search index exceeds 100 million GB, which would require more than 100,000 1-terabyte hard drives to store.

What unique features can be found in Google's data centers?

Google's data centers are vast, with rows of servers and a cooling system using filtered water. The data centers are equipped with a robust backup system, with robots working 24/7 to ensure smooth operation.