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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

Azure cloud databases

While an Azure data lake stores raw data, an Azure database usually stores formatted data. Azure offers cloud database services categorized into relational databases and NoSQL databases.

Azure cloud relational databases

Like AWS and GCP, Azure offers three options for cloud relational database deployment and usage:

  • Azure SQL virtual machines: SQL Server built on Azure virtual machines. This is an Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) cloud service and thus you will have control of the database edition, version, and size. You will also be fully responsible for managing the virtual machine, including patching and other configuration management. More information is available at https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/products/virtual-machines/sql-server.
  • Azure SQL managed instances: This is the best for migrating on-premises SQL databases to the cloud. It serves the purpose of migrating many apps from on-premises to a fully managed Platform-as-a-Service...