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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

My cloud story

I came to the United States with $400 borrowed from my advisor at Tsinghua University. When I entered US customs at the San Francisco port, on August 17, 1992, I was asked by the US customs officer, “How will you survive here with 400 dollars?

Four years later, with a PhD in industrial engineering and a master of science in computer science, I started working at Chase Manhattan Bank as a Unix administrator. Working as a Unix administrator, a Cisco internet expert, and then an advisory Storage Area Network (SAN) architect, it took me eight years at Wall Street financial firms and 12 years in IT firms (EMC/VMware) to build a solid foundation in all aspects of IT infrastructure (server, network, storage, database, high availability, and disaster recovery). At that time, I had worked in the traditional IT industry for over 20 years and was very comfortable with my professional life.

My life changed in 2014. I was made aware of the cloud computing concepts...