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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

Database basics

A database is an organized collection of data that is stored and managed on a computer. It allows for efficient storage, retrieval, and management of data, which can be used for a wide range of applications, such as websites, mobile apps, financial systems, and more. A database consists of one or more tables that contain related data. Each table contains rows and columns, where the columns represent the attributes or fields of the data, and the rows represent the individual instances or records of the data. There are many different types of databases:

  • Relational databases: These are the most common type of database, where structured data is organized in a tabular format with rows and columns. Data is organized into tables, and relationships between tables are established through keys.
  • NoSQL databases: These databases are designed to handle unstructured or semi-structured data that cannot be easily organized into tables. Instead, they use document-based,...