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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

Developing cloud certification strategies

The general certification strategy is to divide and conquer. For each exam, have a full understanding of the certification exam scope and requirements, and practice as much as you can. To help you prepare for the certification exams, we have collected some practice questions at different levels for the three clouds, along with an analysis of the questions.

We recommend you follow the following steps to prepare for a cloud certification exam:

  1. Read the official certification exam guides.
  2. Review the chapters in this book that relate to the exam.
  3. Complete the hands-on labs in this book that relate to the exam.
  4. Study the related practice questions in this chapter.

For each cloud, starting from the foundation level, complete the exams, one by one.