The Self-Taught Cloud Computing Engineer

Book excerpt: 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 Features Learn all about cloud computing at your own pace with this easy-to-follow guide Develop a well-rounded skill set, encompassing fundamentals, data, machine learning, and security Work on real-world industrial projects and business use cases, and chart a path for your personal cloud career advancement Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionThe 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.What you will learn Develop the core skills needed to work with cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP Gain proficiency in compute, storage, and networking services across multi-cloud and hybrid-cloud environments Integrate cloud databases, big data, and machine learning services in multi-cloud environments Design and develop data pipelines, encompassing data ingestion, storage, processing, and visualization in the clouds Implement machine learning pipelines in a multi-cloud environment Secure cloud infrastructure ecosystems with advanced cloud security services Who this book is for Whether you're new to cloud computing or a seasoned professional looking to expand your expertise, this book is for anyone in the information technology domain who aspires to thrive in the realm of cloud computing. With this comprehensive roadmap, you’ll have the tools to build a successful cloud computing career.