How to get started with Cloud Computing
Tags: cloud, beginners, cloudskills, startup
Published: 2022-05-19 09:45:33

Cloud Computing is a modern solution for companies, and this has changed the way companies look into their digital Infrastructure as it allows us to share resources directly from a cloud server over the Internet

_**What is Cloud Computing?**_

Cloud computing is the on-demand availability of computer system resources, especially data storage and computing power, without direct active management by the user. Cloud computing relies on sharing of resources to achieve coherence and typically uses a pay-as-you-go model which can help in reducing capital expenses.

The cloud provides commonly three service models namely; Infrastructure as a Service(IaaS), Platform as a Service(PaaS), and Software as a Service(SaaS). It can be in different deployment models ie **Private, Public, Community, and Hybrid.**

**Public Cloud:** This is one in which cloud infrastructure services are provided over the internet to the general people or major industry groups. The infrastructure in this cloud model is owned by the entity that delivers the cloud services, not by the consumer. It is a type of cloud hosting that allows customers and users to easily access systems and services. This form of cloud computing is an excellent example of cloud hosting, in which service providers supply services to a variety of customers and has benefits like no setup costs, minimal investment, no physical asset maintenance, and dynamic scalability

**Private Cloud:** It is also called the “internal cloud” & it refers to the ability to access systems and services within a given border or organization. The cloud platform is implemented in a cloud-based secure environment that is protected by powerful firewalls and under the supervision of an organization’s IT department. The benefits of a private cloud are better control of the infrastructure, data security &privacy, support for Legacy systems, and can be easily customized.

**Hybrid Cloud:** This is a combination of Private and Public clouds. With a hybrid solution, you may host the app in a safe environment while taking advantage of the public cloud’s cost savings. Organizations can move data and applications between different clouds using a combination of two or more cloud deployment methods, depending on their needs.

**Community Cloud:** This allows systems and services to be accessible by a group of organizations. It is a distributed system that is created by integrating the services of different clouds to address the specific needs of a community, industry, or business. The infrastructure of the community could be shared between the organization which has shared concerns or tasks. It is generally managed by a third party or by the combination of one or more organizations in the community.

**_Simple steps to get started with Cloud computing_**

**Step 1:** Check your basic knowledge in platforms such as
(Windows, Linux, and other basic Networking Skills)

**Step 2:** Understand the core Cloud & Computing concepts.
(Programming, Agile Development, operating systems, Databases, Security & Privacy, and Networking)

**Step 3:** Understand how each of these cloud platforms works, the services they provide, and their pricing models. For example check out free services provided by these Cloud service Providers to starters [Google Cloud](https://cloud.google.com/free), [Amazon Web Services (AWS)](https://aws.amazon.com/free/?all-free-tier.sort-by=item.additionalFields.SortRank&all-free-tier.sort-order=asc&awsf.Free%20Tier%20Types=*all&awsf.Free%20Tier%20Categories=*all), [Microsoft Azure](https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/free/), [Oracle Cloud](https://www.oracle.com/cloud/free/), [IBM](https://www.ibm.com/cloud/free), and [Huawei Cloud](https://activity.huaweicloud.com/intl/en-us/free_packages/index.html)

> **Note:** Each Cloud Service Provider has a Free Tier and Startup benefits to get you familiar with their services, don’t worry about the pricing just set up your billing account and use the services specified in their Free tier /Credits.

**Step 4:** Read their Whitepapers and Documentation.
**Step 5:** Go ahead and attend their masterclass webinars for a better understanding and hands-on experience.
Lastly, support forums and developer communities are always available for your rescue and are very friendly to beginners. Use free resources for training provided by the service provider and you can as well do certification courses to improve and test your understanding of these resources.