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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 Security Services

In Chapter 7 of the book, we discussed Amazon cloud security, learned the cloud security concepts, and looked at a case study about auto threat detection and remediation in the AWS cloud. In Chapter 11 of the book, we explored Google Cloud security measurements and practices, highlighting GCP Security Command Center, which is the most comprehensive security service/tool in Google Cloud. Now, based on our knowledge of cloud security and the Azure cloud, we will go a level up and discuss some advanced cloud security topics related to the Azure cloud. We will first summarize the best practices in Azure cloud security, then discuss the reference architecture of Azure cloud security, and finally, conduct an Azure security case study.

In this chapter, we will cover the following topics:

  • Azure cloud security best practices, including Azure cloud security center, Identity Access Management (IAM), Virtual Machine (VM) protection, network protection...