Understanding cloud technologies

Cloud technologies provide the fundamental framework for a wide range of data engineering tasks in today’s data-driven world. Cloud platforms provide the scalability, reliability, and flexibility that modern enterprises require, from data collection to processing and analytics. This section gives a brief introduction to cloud computing, outlines the main products and services offered by top cloud providers such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, and goes into detail about key cloud services that are critical to data engineering. Additionally, you’ll discover how to assess cloud solutions according to the most important factors for your data engineering projects, including cost-effectiveness, scalability, and dependability. Understanding the fundamentals of cloud computing will help you make informed decisions in real-world data engineering scenarios and prepare you for the inevitable cloud-related interview questions.

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