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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

Amazon Cloud Security Services

Information security is protecting data and resources including sensitive information, computer systems, networks, and so on from unauthorized access, disruption, theft, or damage. Security also prevents attacks with a quick and effective response if an attack does occur. Effective security requires a combination of people, technologies, and processes.

Amazon Cloud Security protects data and resources on the AWS cloud platform. AWS provides a comprehensive cloud security model and a set of services to help customers secure their cloud-based applications and infrastructure. In this chapter, we will discuss the following topics:

  • AWS cloud security model: The customer is responsible for the security of the cloud, and the provider is responsibility for security in the cloud.
  • AWS Identity and Access Management: A cloud security service that enables customers to centrally manage access to AWS resources and services. Access is the first line of...