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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

Practice questions

1. What is Azure Security Center primarily designed for?

A. Secure network traffic encryption

B. Data loss prevention

C. Threat detection and security posture management

D. Physical data center security

2. Which service provides secure access management and single sign-on for Azure resources?

A. AAD

B. Azure Security Center

C. Azure Key Vault

D. Azure Information Protection

3. Which Azure service offers managed encryption keys to protect data at rest?

A. Azure Key Vault

B. Azure Security Center

C. Azure Information Protection

D. Azure Monitor

4. The Azure DDoS Protection standard provides protection against which type of attacks?

A. Application-layer attacks

B. Phishing attacks

C. Insider threats

D. Social engineering attacks

5. Which Azure service helps to scan and assess the security vulnerabilities of VMs?

A. Azure Security Center

B. AAD

C. Azure Sentinel

D. Azure Firewall

6. Which Azure...