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The Self-Taught Cloud Computing Engineer

By : Dr. Logan Song
Book Image

The Self-Taught Cloud Computing Engineer

By: Dr. Logan Song

Overview of this book

The Self-Taught Cloud Computing Engineer is a comprehensive guide to mastering cloud computing concepts by building a broad and deep cloud knowledge base, developing hands-on cloud skills, and achieving professional cloud certifications. Even if you’re a beginner with a basic understanding of computer hardware and software, this book serves as the means to transition into a cloud computing career. Starting with the Amazon cloud, you’ll explore the fundamental AWS cloud services, then progress to advanced AWS cloud services in the domains of data, machine learning, and security. Next, you’ll build proficiency in Microsoft Azure Cloud and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) by examining the common attributes of the three clouds while distinguishing their unique features. You’ll further enhance your skills through practical experience on these platforms with real-life cloud project implementations. Finally, you’ll find expert guidance on cloud certifications and career development. By the end of this cloud computing book, you’ll have become a cloud-savvy professional well-versed in AWS, Azure, and GCP, ready to pursue cloud certifications to validate your skills.
Table of Contents (24 chapters)
1
Part 1: Learning about the Amazon Cloud
9
Part 2:Comprehending GCP Cloud Services
14
Part 3:Mastering Azure Cloud Services
19
Part 4:Developing a Successful Cloud Career

Google Cloud Security Command Center (SCC)

Google Cloud SCC is a comprehensive security management platform that provides visibility, insights, and tools to help you manage security risks across your GCP resources and applications. Key features of SCC include the following:

  • SCC provides a centralized dashboard that gives you an overview of your GCP assets, vulnerabilities, and security findings, enabling you to monitor and respond to potential risks in real time.
  • SCC automatically discovers and inventories all the GCP resources, such as GCE instances, Google App Engine (GAE) applications, and GCS buckets, to understand the scope of your cloud environment and manage resource configurations effectively.
  • SCC integrates with various vulnerability scanning and management tools, such as Google Cloud Web Security Scanner and third-party solutions, to identify and remediate vulnerabilities in your web applications and infrastructure.
  • SCC collects security findings from...