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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 IAM

IAM manages resource identity and accessibility, including authentication, authorization, and accounting.

Authentication is authenticating an identity to access an information system. One of the important security features of IAM is that it supports Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), which requires users to provide a second form of authentication, such as a one-time token, or biometric identity, in addition to their username and password. IAM also supports identity federation, which allows customers to integrate their existing identity management systems with AWS, enabling users to sign into AWS using their existing credentials, such as Google or Meta logins, and so on.

Authorization is the user’s permission once they are authenticated in the system. With IAM, customers can create and manage AWS users and groups, and define permissions that grant or restrict access to specific AWS resources. Authentication defines who can perform which actions on what resources...