The Self-Taught Cloud Computing Engineer: A comprehensive professional study guide to AWS, Azure, and GCP

Transform into a cloud-savvy professional by mastering cloud technologies through hands-on projects and expert guidance, paving the way for a thriving cloud computing career

Key FeaturesGain a solid foundation in cloud computing with a structured, easy-to-follow guideDevelop practical skills across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, covering compute, storage, networking, data, security, and AIWork on real life industrial projects, business use cases, and personal cloud career developmentPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook Description

As cloud computing continues to revolutionize IT, professionals face the challenge of keeping up with rapidly evolving technologies. This book provides a clear roadmap for mastering cloud concepts, developing hands-on expertise, and obtaining professional certifications, making it an essential resource for those looking to advance their careers in cloud computing.

Starting with a focus on the Amazon cloud, you’ll be introduced to fundamental AWS cloud services, followed by 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, differentiating their unique features, along with leveraging real-life cloud project implementations on these cloud platforms. Through hands-on projects and real-world applications, you’ll gain the skills needed to work confidently across different cloud platforms. The book concludes with career development guidance, including certification paths and industry insights to help you succeed in the cloud computing landscape.

Walking through this cloud computing book, you’ll systematically establish a robust footing in AWS, Azure, and GCP, and emerge as a cloud-savvy professional, equipped with cloud certificates to validate your skills.

What you will learnDevelop core skills needed to work with AWS, Azure, and GCPGain proficiency in compute, storage, and networking services across multi-cloud and hybrid-cloud environmentsIntegrate cloud databases, big data, and machine learning services in multi-cloud environmentsDesign and develop data pipelines, encompassing data ingestion, storage, processing, and visualization in the cloudsImplement machine learning pipelines in multi-cloud environmentSecure cloud infrastructure ecosystems with advanced cloud security servicesWho this book is for

This book is ideal for IT professionals looking to transition into cloud computing, as well as experienced cloud practitioners seeking to deepen their knowledge. Whether you’re a beginner with basic computing experience or an industry professional aiming to expand your expertise, this comprehensive guide provides the skills and insights needed to excel in the cloud domain.

Table of ContentsAmazon EC2 and Cloud Compute ServicesAmazon Cloud Storage ServicesAmazon Cloud Networking ServicesAmazon Cloud Database ServicesAmazon Cloud Big Data ServicesAmazon Cloud Machine Learning ServicesAmazon Cloud Security ServicesGoogle Cloud Foundation ServicesGoogle Cloud Data ServicesGoogle Cloud AI ServicesGoogle Cloud Security ServicesAzure Cloud Foundation ServicesAzure Cloud Data ServicesAzure Cloud AI ServicesAzure Cloud Security ServicesAchieving Cloud CertificationsBuilding a Successful Cloud Computing Career

From the Publisher

How does this book differ from other books on cloud computing?

What makes the book a unicorn is its “self-taught” approach. With detailed explanations of cloud concepts and step-by-step lab elaborations, it systematically guides readers to learn cloud computing and develop essential cloud skills at their own pace.

I’ve designed this book to be both practical and case-driven. It doesn’t just introduce the basics, it provides comprehensive tutorials that guide readers through the major cloud world platforms, including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. These tutorials are enriched with real-world industrial examples and business use cases, assisting readers to not only learn but also apply cloud technology in the real world.

Thorough illustrations and examples are included with young students and professionals in mind to help them explore the cloud world, jump-start a cloud career, and advance in no time.

What are the key takeaways from this book?

This book starts with an in-depth exploration of the AWS cloud and then moves on to Azure and GCP, highlighting their commonalities and differences. It fills a unique niche that others have missed: mastering one domain and learning other domains through comparison.

By taking a vertical approach within each platform and then a horizontal approach across platforms, readers will gain a holistic view of the cloud ecosystem. They’ll develop a solid understanding of cloud concepts encompassing AWS, Azure, and GCP, and a systematic skill set in these main cloud platforms.

How has your experience helped you write this book?

As a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in enterprise information technology and cloud computing, I bring over thirty years of professional experience to this book. I’ve worked in almost all industrial sectors and government agencies, spanning the whole IT spectrum—from server operating systems, database management systems, IP networking, data storage networking, and virtualization technologies to hybrid and multi-cloud computing.

Additionally, my role as a distinguished adjunct professor in colleges and professional education centers has enabled me to explain and illustrate complex concepts clearly and in an easy-to-follow way. I’ve written this book to integrate my professional and educational expertise, and that may be why it was well-received by the cloud learning community.

What’s your favorite part of the book?

While learning the hard skills is essential in the cloud journey, soft skills like motivation and mindset act as super-catalysts in your cloud career expedition. In chapter 17 of the book, I’ve shared my cloud journey. This part covers my jumpstart inspired by Steve Jobs’ Stanford commencement speech, my consistent pursuit of excellence in AWS, the expansion from AWS to Azure and GCP in Set Solutions, and my leadership development in Dito LLC.

I hope these experiences encourage readers to build a successful career in cloud computing.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Packt Publishing
Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 22, 2023
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 472 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 180512370X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1805123705
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.8 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 1.06 x 7.5 x 9.25 inches