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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 model

The AWS shared responsibility model is about the responsibilities of AWS and its customers. AWS is responsible for the security of the cloud, including the physical infrastructure, network, hypervisor, and so on that supports the customer’s applications and data. The customer is responsible for security in the cloud, including customers’ data, applications, and other configurations that are hosted on the AWS infrastructure, such as access management, firewall configurations, data encryptions, and so on.

Based on the shared responsibilities, AWS provides a multi-layered security model to protect customer data and resources in the cloud, including the following layers:

  • Physical/hardware: AWS data centers are designed and managed to comply with security standards and regulations by employing physical security equipment such as access control systems, surveillance cameras, and perimeter fencing to prevent unauthorized access. These are...