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# Awesome Cloud Computing [![Awesome](https://awesome.re/badge.svg)](https://awesome.re)



> A curated list of concepts, cloud platforms, tools, practices and resources to learn, improve cloud computing knowledge.



## Content



- [Learning Resources](#learning-resources)

    - [Basic Concepts](#basic-concepts)

    - [Books](#books)

    - [Tutorials](#tutorials)

    - [Certifications](#certifications)

- [Platforms](#platforms)

- [Tools and Software](#tools--software)

    - [Infrastructure as Code](#infrastructure-as-code)

    - [Containerization](#containerization)

        - [Container Engines](#container-engines)

        - [Orchestration](#orchestration)

        - [Management Tools](#management-tools)

    - [Monitoring](#monitoring)

    - [Logging](#logging)

- [Best Practices](#best-practices)

    - [Cost Optimazation](#cost-optimazion)

    - [Scalability and Performances](#scalability-and-performances)

- [Security](#security)

    - [Identity & Access Management (IAM)](#identity--access-management-iam)

    - [Threat Detection](#threat-detection)

    - [Secret Management](#secret-management)

    - [Compliance & Governance](#compliance--governance)

- [Community and Conferences](#community-and-conferences)

    - [Community](#community)

    - [Conferences](#conferences)

- [Emerging Trends](#emerging-trends)

- [Contributing](#contributing)



### Learning Resources



> Collections of learning resources such as basic concepts of cloud computing, books, tutorials, and certifications.



#### Basic Concepts



- [AWS](https://aws.amazon.com/what-is-cloud-computing/?nc1=h_ls) - Basic definition, benefits and types of cloud computing from AWS (Amazon Web Service).

- [GCP](https://cloud.google.com/learn/what-is-cloud-computing?hl=en) - Basic definition, types, deployment models and use case from GCP (Google Cloud Platform).

- [Linux Foundation](https://training.linuxfoundation.org/blog/perspectives-in-cloud-computing/) - Perspectives In Cloud Computing.

- [NIST](https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/legacy/sp/nistspecialpublication800-145.pdf) - Basic definition and models of cloud computing from NIST (National Institute

of Standards and Technology).



#### Books



- [Cloud Native Patterns by Cornelia Davis.](https://www.manning.com/books/cloud-native-patterns)

- [The Cloud at Your Service: The When, How, and Why of Enterprise Cloud Computing.](https://www.amazon.com/Cloud-Your-Service-Enterprise-Computing/dp/1935182528)



#### Tutorials



##### Amazon Web Service



- [Getting Started with AWS.](https://aws.amazon.com/getting-started/)

- [Hands-on Tutorials](https://aws.amazon.com/getting-started/hands-on/?getting-started-all.sort-by=item.additionalFields.content-latest-publish-date&getting-started-all.sort-order=desc&awsf.getting-started-category=*all&awsf.getting-started-content-type=*all)



##### Azure



- [Getting started with Azure.](https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/get-started)

- [Getting started with Azure App Service](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/app-service/getting-started?pivots=stack-python)



##### DigitalOcean



- [Getting Started With DigitalOcean Cloud Computing.](https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorial-series/getting-started-with-cloud-computing)

- [DigitalOcean Community Tutorials](https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials)



##### Google Cloud Platforms



- [Google Cloud quickstarts and tutorials.](https://cloud.google.com/docs/tutorials)

- [Get started with Google Cloud](https://cloud.google.com/docs/get-started)



#### Certifications



##### Free Certifications



- [AWS Educate](https://aws.amazon.com/education/awseducate/)

- [Google Cloud Skills Boost](https://www.cloudskillsboost.google/)



##### Paid Certifications



- [AWS Certifications](https://aws.amazon.com/certification/)

- [Google Cloud Certification](https://cloud.google.com/learn/certification?hl=en)

- [CompTIA Cloud+](https://www.comptia.org/certifications/cloud)



### Platforms



> Public, private or hybrid platforms. Open source or enterprise platforms.



- [AWS](https://aws.amazon.com/console/) - Cloud platform offering over 200 services for computing, storage, databases, machine learning, and more.

- [Azure](https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us) - Cloud computing platform providing a wide range of integrated services, particularly excelling in hybrid cloud solutions and seamless integration with Microsoft's ecosystem.

- [GCP](https://cloud.google.com/?hl=en) - Cloud platform offering over 200 services for computing, storage, databases, machine learning, and more.

- [DigitalOcean](https://www.digitalocean.com/) - Developer-friendly platform with simple tools and predictable pricing.

- [Vultr](https://www.vultr.com/) - Cloud computing platform offering SSD-powered hosting, bare metal servers, and globally distributed data centers focused on delivering simplicity and reliable performance.

- [OpenStack](https://www.openstack.org/) - An open-source cloud computing platform enabling organizations to create and manage their own private clouds, providing Infrastructure-as-a-Service through a set of interrelated services.



### Tools & Software



> Collections of tools or software to manage cloud infrastructure.



#### Infrastructure as Code



> IaC is the process of managing and provisioning infrastructure through machine-readable configuration files, rather than physical hardware or interactive configuration tools. It helps achieve consistency, scalability, and automation in cloud environments.



- [Ansible](https://www.ansible.com/) - An open-source automation tool for configuration management and application deployment, widely used for IaC.

- [AWS CDK](https://aws.amazon.com/cdk/) - Is an open-source software development framework for defining cloud infrastructure in code and provisioning it through [AWS CloudFormation](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AWSCloudFormation/latest/UserGuide/Welcome.html).

- [Chef](https://www.chef.io/) - An open source systems management and cloud infrastructure. automation platform

- [Pulumi](https://www.pulumi.com/) - Is an infrastructure-as-code platform for full-stack developers and cloud engineers who are interested in using a general-purpose programming language for their cloud resources.

- [Terraform](https://www.terraform.io/) - IAC tool to provision and manage resources in any cloud or data center.



#### Containerization



> Is a technology that enables the packaging of applications and their dependencies into isolated containers, facilitating consistent deployment across different environments.



##### Container Engines



- [Docker](https://www.docker.com/) - Is a software platform that allows you to build, test, and deploy applications quickly using containers.

- [Podman](https://podman.io/) - A daemonless container engine for managing OCI containers, providing a Docker-compatible CLI.



##### Container Orchestration



- [Kubernetes](https://kubernetes.io/) - Is an open source system for automating deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications.

- [OpenShift](https://www.openshift.com/) - A Kubernetes-based platform offering enterprise-grade security, monitoring, and tools.

- [Nomad](https://www.nomadproject.io/) - A simple, flexible workload orchestrator that supports containers and non-containerized applications.

- [Docker Swarm](https://docs.docker.com/engine/swarm/) -  Is an advanced feature for managing a cluster of Docker daemons.



##### Management Tools



- [Docker Compose](https://docs.docker.com/compose/) - A tool for defining and running multi-container Docker applications.

- [Helm](https://helm.sh/) - A package manager for Kubernetes to deploy pre-configured applications as charts.

- [Portainer](https://www.portainer.io/) - A container management software.

- [Rancher](https://rancher.com/) - A complete software stack for teams deploying containers, particularly Kubernetes clusters.



#### Monitoring



> Collections of tools or software used to monitor your cloud services.



- [Grafana](https://grafana.com/) - Is a multi-platform open source analytics and interactive visualization web application.

- [Prometheus](https://prometheus.io/) - Is an open-source systems monitoring and alerting toolkit.

- [VictoriaMetrics](https://victoriametrics.com/) - Is a fast, cost-saving, and scalable solution for monitoring and managing time series data by Nokia.



#### Logging



> Logging refers to the systematic recording of events and activities in a cloud environment to monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and enhance security by providing a historical record of system behavior.



- [ELK](https://www.elastic.co/elastic-stack) - Is an acronym that stands for Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana. Together, these three components provide a powerful, integrated solution for managing large volumes of data, offering real-time insights and a comprehensive analytics suite.

- [Fluentd](https://www.fluentd.org/) - is a cross-platform open-source data collection software project originally developed at Treasure Data.



### Best Practices



> Best Practices encompass established guidelines and strategies that help optimize cloud resource, enhance performance, and ensure security and compliance in cloud environments.



#### Cost Optimization



- [Cost Optimization with AWS](https://aws.amazon.com/aws-cost-management/cost-optimization/)

- [Cost Optimization with Google Cloud](https://cloud.google.com/architecture/framework/cost-optimization)

- [Optimizing OpenStack Cost](https://superuser.openinfra.dev/articles/7-best-practices-for-optimizing-openstack-costs/)



#### Scalability and Performance



- [AWS Auto Scaling](https://aws.amazon.com/autoscaling/)

- [Google Cloud Autoscaler](https://cloud.google.com/compute/docs/autoscaler)

- [OpenStack Autoscaling](https://docs.openstack.org/auto-scaling-sig/latest/theory-of-auto-scaling.html)



### Security



> Implementing measures and practices to protect cloud resources, data, and applications from threats, ensuring compliance with regulations, and safeguarding user privacy.



#### Identity & Access Management (IAM)



- [AWS IAM](https://aws.amazon.com/iam/)

- [Azure Entra ID](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/business/identity-access/microsoft-entra-id)

- [Google IAM](https://cloud.google.com/security/products/iam)



#### Threat Detection



- [AWS GuardDuty](https://aws.amazon.com/guardduty/)

- [Google Cloud Security Command Center](https://cloud.google.com/security/products/security-command-center?hl=en)

- [OpenStack Threat Analysis](https://wiki.openstack.org/wiki/Security/Threat_Analysis)



#### Secret Management



- [AWS Secret Manager](https://aws.amazon.com/secrets-manager/)

- [Azure Key Vault](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/key-vault/)

- [HashiCorp Vault](https://www.vaultproject.io/)



#### Compliance & Governance



- [AWS Artifact](https://aws.amazon.com/artifact/)

- [Azure Policy](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/governance/policy/overview)

- [OpenStack Compliance](https://docs.openstack.org/security-guide/compliance.html)



### Community and Conferences



> Collections of communities or conferences, with focus on cloud computing.



#### Community



- [AWS Community BUilder](https://aws.amazon.com/developer/community/community-builders/) - Program offers technical resources, education, and networking opportunities to AWS technical enthusiasts and emerging thought leaders who are passionate about sharing knowledge and connecting with the technical community.

- [Google Cloud Community](https://cloud.google.com/communities) - Meet industry peers, ask questions, collaborate to find answers, and connect with Googlers who are making the products you use every day.

- [DevOps Exchange](https://www.devops-exchange.io/) - Global community that ignites the passion for DevOps.

- [OpenStack](https://www.openstack.org/community/) - The Community Team helps developers and users of OpenStack find information relevant for them. The group is made by staff of the OpenStack Foundation and volunteers around the world.



#### Conferences



- [AWS re:Invent](https://reinvent.awsevents.com/) - Is a learning conference hosted by AWS for the global cloud-computing community.

- [Microsoft Ignite](https://ignite.microsoft.com/en-US/home) - Is an annual conference for developers, IT professionals and partners, hosted by Microsoft.

- [OpenInfra](https://openinfra.dev/summit/) - a global collaboration of 110,000 people across 187 countries, builds and operates infrastructure powered by open source software (likes Linux, OpenStack, etc).



#### Emerging Trends



> As cloud computing continues to evolve, new trends are shaping the future of how businesses and organizations leverage cloud technologies. Here are some key trends to watch:



- [Serverless Computing](https://aws.amazon.com/serverless/) - Allows you to build and run applications and services without thinking about servers.

- [Multicloud Strategy](https://cloud.google.com/learn/what-is-multicloud?hl=en) - Multicloud is when an organization uses cloud computing services from at least two cloud providers to run their applications.

- [Edge Computing](https://aws.amazon.com/what-is/edge-computing/) - Is the process of bringing information storage and computing abilities closer to the devices that produce that information and the users who consume it.

- [Artificial Intelligence (AI) Integration](https://aws.amazon.com/ai/services/) - AI and machine learning are increasingly integrated into cloud services, allowing for smarter data analysis and automation of business processes.



## Contributing



Your contributions are always welcome! Please take a look at the [contribution guidelines](CONTRIBUTING.md) first.