how I became a Cloud Engineer! // AWS - Microsoft Azure

[@NetworkChuck]

Get started with the cloud: bit.ly/az900cbt (Microsoft Azure) AZ-103/104: bit.ly/az103cbt Get started with AWS: bit.ly/awscsaa

[@infantlightgaming4475]

I've been trying to get a job I have my ccna and azure certifications. I dont get what I'm doing wrong

[@tothemoon8465]

Thanks for your videos!! Could you review the *Amplifi Alien*, and compare it to the *UniFi Dream Machine*? I can't choose 😱💫

[@daayemshehzad]

@@infantlightgaming4475 create a whole personal profile that displays your experience and projects on GitHub and/or LinkedIn. You need to print a complete picture for employers. They need to know that you live and breathe the job/profession you're applying for. That's what makes people people hire you.

[@kingsleyayden9217]

instablaster

[@gofunk.]

this is the first video i've watched from you and i will say that firstly , I appreciate your content and also you do a very good job at just having an informative dialogue. I appreciate it

[@tuyenhoang5546]

Cloud engineer is a hot career. I don’t know any language except powershell and bat script but been in cloud for 2 years and still doing well. Save the programming for the dev ops guys

[@JDavis-pz4bv]

If you advance to a senior or architect role seems a devops platform such as Ansible, Puppet, Chef or Salt is a requisite.

[@XTen1000DaysX]

Very cool, I've been studying (haven't even had a IT job or help desk job yet) but took the Google it support cert & Google automation & python cert. Since a lot cloud work runs on Linux do you think RHCSA is a good thing to get next? After that I'll go AZ-900>AZ-104 and then maybe learn some dev ops tooling, then maybe apply for cloud assistant jobs.

[@BadWeatherfreak]

What would recommend for someone not in the IT field wanting to become a cloud engineer?

[@MrElsocio]

@@XTen1000DaysX Yes, do it. Linux is powerful.

[@zpt5394]

@@XTen1000DaysX RHCSA is dope. LPIC or whatever is vendor neutral so it's also a good fit.

[@nothingnew8292]

I think us IT professionals need to start drawing some lines we are starting to be asked to know too much. We have lives outside of work .

[@JM-bl3ih]

seriously, its starting to get out of hand with all this worldwide LANs, SD-WAN, and cloud stuff everyone wants. then you still have to know voip, everything in the MCSA/E, coding/automation and they want all this from someone whos been in the industry for only 5 years!

[@techmidas]

@@JM-bl3ih .....and will pay the rate of someone who has been in the industry for 2 days lol

[@cocotwins]

I agree. My favorite is these jobs offering shit pay for what we do but only offer mediocre pay!

[@terrabyte-techy]

@@JM-bl3ih Think about somebody like me who has never been in the industry and is learning AWS to join possibly this year. They are not even asking too much, they are DEMANDING too much.

[@SAnderson54]

@Luca C GREAT ADVICE!

[@TEverettReynolds]

Chuck, you are correct, you may not need the degree to get started. I did the same thing. After working in the computer labs at college (late 80s), I dropped out (Mech Eng) and instead worked on getting my MCSE, CCNA, and Firewall cert CCSA. And I made it up to IT Manager. But after 20 years, I found that I needed the degree to apply for better jobs at great companies. Trust me, unless you are running your own business, which most people will not, they will need the degree in 20 or so years to get those better paying, better benefits, better jobs. Especially as you become more "senior" and try to complete with the next group of young, underpaid recruits. Your future self will thank you. Find the cheapest school you can afford and get a degree.

[@Fuxy22]

Chef is mostly a tool to ensure servers are in certain state and not necessarily about setting up cloud infrastructure. For that you use terraform or cloud formation.

[@MrGyr0]

I love this format ! Please bring in more guests and interview them like this.

[@NetworkChuck]

Will do!

[@TheInternetFan]

@Christian , nice user profile icon!

[@_sonicfive]

It helps to just start with the most basic cloud cert you can find. Today I passed my cert exam for azure fundamentals. Now I have a firm concept of what the environment looks like. I think a lot of my questions before the first cert stemmed from.the fact that I didn't understand the basics of the landscape.

[@EdwardDrachenbergJr]

This was great! I have been a hardware guy for so long. It's tough to move away from that, but this chat was super useful. My CCNA, CCNA Security and CCNA Voice expired and I have just not figured out if it's worth recerting in that way or move to AWS or Azure. Thanks for the help! I really need to sharpen my Linux skills too, been a while!!! I love my CBT Nuggets sub and now I'm looking at Codecademy and thinking I'll do that with my son as he's been asking to do Python. I really love seeing all the generations of IT in your family Chuck. thank you for keeping it real!

[@NetworkChuck]

Thanks Edward!

[@crystaliz3dgreen]

Humility is the garden bed of for great learners to grow and thrive! Do not let fear keep you from taking an opportunity...

[@tahntalus]

15:30 Getting started with Cloud Linux, Python, AWS Certs, Networking, Windows Administration then later Chef, Jenkins. Learn Everything!

[@Tanjimulislam]

This type of conversation is extremely helpful!! Please try to bring more in-depth staffs on these cloud-python-linux real-time experiences.😁😁😁

[@DrewSkeei27]

So I feel super lucky to just have separated from the military about half a year ago. I am currently a cloud engineer, but I feel so overwhelmed and the imposter syndrome all the time. I honestly am super grateful but I am trying my best to stay afloat and not be a dead weight on my team. So now I am about 6/7 months into cloud (4 years roughly of helpdesk exp) and again I just hate this feeling of feeling behind the curve on everything.

[@cyberpozo]

Man your Chanel should have billions of subs and views and ups hands thanks a lot for all .

[@theitblogdotinfo]

Just like security. You can't get certified in any security certificate and "land a job" right away. They usually require prior experience in systems or networks.

[@TEverettReynolds]

You can, you can get a crappy help desk job making $10/hr 1099. Then, after gaining some experience, you move on... and on... and on...

[@eman0828]

That's with most higher level IT jobs as you can land a Systems Administrator or Network Administrator role without prior IT experience hense why you typically start of as a Help Desk Technician before you move up in those roles. You start from the bottom and work your way up.

[@arvin6409]

Thought this interview was great! I’m breaking into cloud as well. Please have more cloud folks on the show.

[@mohamedfawzy6463]

Thank you all for such a great talk!!

[@CarlosGarzaTech]

Very good and needed video! I also got the AWS Solution Architect certification being Sr Database Administrator 6 months ago and haven't found a Cloud related Job as of now, this video will help for sure on my search

[@ahmedw5]

I always like the videos where you interview Cameron! Excited for this one.

[@tabauknight]

Chuck that was very very good information. Even thought I am not interested in AWS (at this time) you both covered some basics about researching certifications. You three also gave great insight into the idea that certifications will give you an advantage to improve your career situation. Thanks.

[@andrewadams8601]

I found your channel through your CBT Nuggets AZ-900 course. I'm halfway through and learning a lot. Thanks for all the great info that you put out there! Liked and subbed.

[@mylifeinrussia4627]

Thank you Chuck for your great work!

[@bluesdog88]

Great interview chuck (and brother), answered a lot of questions for me!

[@jgoyena]

Honestly I only found out after passing the AWS Practitioner that I can skip it (passed @ 85.9%), now I’m doing the AWS Solution Architect Associate and will take the test in few days or week.

[@eczema-psoriasiswarrior8717]

Just got my AWS Cloud Practitioner cert, working on becoming a Cloud Engineer

[@BigDaddy4Real]

Excellent insightful and practical video! Thank you!

[@programmedking5461]

Hey brotha just wanted to comment to tell you I really like your channel and this video in particular. I've gotten both the Cloud Prac and the AWS-SA cert not long ago. AWS-Dev cert scheduled for May 15th. For all those reading this comment, accept the reality you'll need to learn multiple tech skills to thrive in this cloud-driven world. As NetworkChuck said, "take bite sizes," as you learn this shit. One day at a time. You need to realize this isn't a race. It's a lifelong (career) path. The best teacher is always the curious student asking questions. Jah feel me? Definitely learn Python and Linux on side (lots of vids on the tube for this). And just get started man!! Stop worrying about silly questions. Just dive into the deep end NOW and start swimming. I recommend Cloud Practitioner for the first cert. It's just a great way to get those feet wet. Even if you consider yourself an expert. Keep up the great content bruv. You know your shit.

[@boxer1639]

As a beginner, I was about to start going into the network+ and CCNA route, what would you advise with doing cloud certs with networking?

[@programmedking5461]

@@boxer1639 well... My opinion would be that cloud certs are, overall, pretty damn broad. A beginner should focus on the triple threat of cloud certs. All 3 AWS associate certs. Those alone will make your resume POP. Anything else, like networking certs, in addition to those is gravy on the side. Networking is a decent chunk of these cloud certs. I know I went through a ton of the material for the Solutions Architect cert. Tl;dr: Focus on the triple threat first. More bang for your buck IMHO.

[@boxer1639]

@@programmedking5461 thank you so much.

[@programmedking5461]

@@boxer1639 anytime bruv

[@PhillipMik]

How to become a cloud engineer: Work at a big organization that will pay for your training so they can hire you without an interview process. Sounds easy peasy.

[@PhillipMik]

@Luca C I was just reiterating what was said at 2:53, thanks for that info though.

[@PhillipMik]

@Luca C I am currently an Oracle DBA and have thought of the idea of going into cloud engineering several times. I have worked with AWS in the past for a short term using the free tier, I would definitely like to ask if you have any recommendations on an automation tool for architecture deployment that might help me get more hands-on?

[@PhillipMik]

@Luca C Is there a difference between Adrian Cantrill on Linux Academy vs Learn.cantrill.io?

[@PhillipMik]

@Luca C Thanks, I appreciate that. I just bought it right now based on that response.

[@alcap6145]

@Luca C I am AWS certified. Solutions Architect assoc level. I tried the AZ-900 Azure test. Just missed passing it. But wow the wording and concepts are defe different from AWS. I find the Amazon easier, but maybe because I have been in it for a long time. Cloud Practitioner since 2018 , associate architect since 2019. Started in 2016

[@causeyouonthatgame3684]

Such great insight here. Really appreciate you guys

[@corycripmaster]

Your brother's mic was pretty low and it was hard to hear him speaking in some areas.

[@coneeded05]

I just started to study for my AWS certification. I can't wait when I get to the level of these guys!!

[@EricTorres713]

Key takeaway... Sounds like experience is essential

[@jeremyjohnson3982]

Learn it all the wizard says.

[@Blakpepa]

I would love to specialize in cloud but I see no women in this field and would love to see you interview women in this role. I use to work in tech sales and had to get out because too much discrimination in interviews made me feel defeated.

[@MrElsocio]

Sorry to hear that. Just study and apply to roles, the universe will do the rest. Good luck Blakpepa.

[@tonyme7426]

AWS SA Associate is a pretty easy exam. I have a 85% pass rate in my classes. The SA Professional is a different beast. There you have to learn a lot and be able to decide what AWS thinks is the best solution. The first thing I tell my students is I will train them to pass the exams but they (exams) have nothing to do with the real world.

[@siyampengesi8193]

Do you conduct your courses online

[@redsun5826]

NetworkChuck, CloudCam (brother), and VirtualChuck (dad): IT runs in the fam! 💪🏼

[@tarnveersingh2552]

Can anyone tell how many languages and the name of the languages do we need to be a cloud engineer or Cloud architect.? How many months does it take to learn those.?

[@Resistance71]

Hey chuck we get it, you like Azure.

[@KenSherman]

Ikr. 😅

[@Thomas_Maurer]

Great video! Like your love for Azure 😁

[@sophiemoussounda5028]

Loved it and as a student it was pretty informative I can’t wait for the next session 👌🏽👌🏽

[@wajahathashmi5954]

Hey @Networkchuck, Can we have updated podcast or atleast a video on current and future prospects of cloud (AWS/AZURE) especially solution architect with networking background. Much needed information, will be grateful.

[@getoutmore]

This was really interesting. I really enjoyed this

[@patrioticgrind]

This stuff is awesome. Hey Chuck! Is there a way you can re-interview Cameron on the same topic. Maybe he’d have more tips now that he has at least two years of experience in the cloud.

[@Nikola__K]

Its like Uber, they’re going to be cheap for 5,6 years and then raze tre prices when enough people are onboard. First leverage the size of their company’s and be in huge financial losses, then buff up tre price slowly and start seeing profits in 10,15 years…

[@dylanfinley1335]

What's funny is coming back to this video. 16:15 cloud is now working towards a specialization structure now. lol the circle of IT.

[@LO-vn7is]

Great interview, and info, thanks for this!

[@outforaripper]

im sick of the "devops" and "sre" people who do cloud only and dont know anything about actual on premise networks and systems. Its all abstracted to them and they do it all as code. Its smart but I get annoyed at their lack of knowledge of low level stuff.

[@shaunakkakade1325]

Absolutely..... Give them a BGP scenario of prefix preference from one ISP to another ISP etc. and watch them figure out what does BGP stand for.

[@bluesdog88]

Maybe that's a skill they don't need, the range of specialisations in IT now is phenomenal, i guess that's where the money is unless you want to be a sys admin at a school or something

[@AkhilBaburaj]

There is a path called as NRE. These are the folks who automate and troubleshoot on physical hardwares. Most cloud infrastructure still require fundamental networking protocols to work on, there is no escape for this. Only downside is that now, companies are shifting from local DC to cloud/hybrid DC. So the 'core' folks will see a decline in jobs.

[@rejiark2500]

Dude do you even know what is AC/DC. Please stop judging people and let them do what they do.

[@eman0828]

Well the traditional Systems Administrator is going away replaced by Cloud Systems Administrator role. Microsoft doesn't offer the MCSA and MCSE certs anymore since On-Site server Administration will be a thing of the past.

[@KenSherman]

Nice IT family panel.

[@frankfernandez1957]

super useful video!!! I really appreciate it. I was debating cert i would go for between azure and aws but now I have it clear. Ima go for azure developer associate and then DevOps!

[@DallasFort1857]

hi, I'm considering intending two different boot camps I would like to know which one would equip me The ultimate goal is to do cloud engineering... Bootcamp number one is called intellectual point and the certification consist of the CompTIA trifecta Security, Networking and A+ along with CCNA and the CCNP.....The second Boot camp is called Divergence and consist Server+, Linux+, Cloud+, Network+, Security+, and Pentest+...

[@qsam14]

Hey @NetworkChuck. I got my Security+ and want to become a cloud security engineer. I’m studying Azure, should I add a CCNA to my resume?

[@DallasFort1857]

yes should we?

[@dogstar2020]

Azure Fundamentals ( AZ-900) and AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner are the entry level courses.... ( just answering a question I saw repeatedly in the chat) 🤘🔥💪☁️

[@dogstar2020]

I got AZ certified, and am now getting AWS certified. AWS seems like more ‘ fun,’ as it seems more intuitive. Azure is less intuitive, but really offers the same incredible product. Who’s going to win? Azure or AWS? I’m not really sure, but I believe you could be good at both and that will make you valuable! The cloud is here to stay, and it’s awesome! ☁️🔥☁️🔥☁️🔥🤘💪

[@dogstar2020]

Codecademy is awesome, no doubt! Python course is great, they also have R! 😱😱😱

[@dogstar2020]

Ubuntu is big in Azure.. AWS has its own AWS AMI ( Amazon machine Image) linux distro. But really, Linux is really very similar across distros, it’s just how it’s conf’d and what desktop you want to run, and what tools you know you want rolled into it. Red Hat and Ubuntu would be great to start with.

[@cu806]

After I get my CASP in 2021. Going to get that Azure cert

[@MrGWAMPO]

AWS > Azure , but honestly they each are better for different kinds of companies/environments

[@1moretime265]

I am about to take the Security + exam. Once I secure that cert. I want to start studying for cloud tech. I was planning on taking the Comptia course on CBT Nuggets. Would it be best for me to start off with either AWS are Azure than Comptia? Thank you btw. Great video!

[@benjaminjmcgee]

1 More Time I did cloud+ first, now working on azure. It’s nice to focus on one service AFTER studying all cloud topics. I’m not in the market for my next job, though.

[@theloniousMac]

Networking is managing infrastructure to a very low level whereas cloud is engineering solutions. It's more architecture than engineering I would say.

[@der.mihail]

Absolutely valuable content!!!

[@kakimell101]

I hope to God you changed out that table

[@theseriallearner-tech]

Fantastic interview

[@Bill0102]

I'm infatuated with this. I recently enjoyed a similar book, and I was truly infatuated with it. "Mastering AWS: A Software Engineers Guide" by Nathan Vale

[@stanleyoranika9292]

6:52 Gosh I created it 😎😎 Thats the energy!!!

[@Fuxy22]

Google cloud is big too mate... I work at one of the big companies that is heavily pushing migration from aws to Google cloud because of cost savings...

[@TheSQL-Lover]

Cloud is not networking (only). Is better to get a degree which already include all these skills , like one from WGU: Bs in Cloud.

[@DallasFort1857]

@what certs will help outside the WGU program

[@jasonkelly2646]

Great video, really good insight into his experience and what to expect.

[@bluesfootballclub8056]

I love your content, brilliant and so inspiring! But if you pass your Solutions Architect and Dev Ops, will that get you through the door? Seems like Dev Ops deals with a lot of coding

[@KevinSmith-gu7fb]

I keep seeing comments online stating that "cloud engineer" isn't an entry-level position and that you need software development experience first and maybe even a CS degree. I'm trying to learn cloud skills so that I can avoid doing those things, and if I had those credentials, I would just be a software developer.

[@ministry4christ]

I find this video very helpful!

[@marcDC-c2m]

Thanks guys!

[@nepsky]

Hey Chuck, what happened to the video quality ? Looks kinda faded away ! Keep up the good work Bro !

[@NoizeDmedia]

its a filter on. He sould use it. :/

[@jasper2virtual]

Hi I love your videos. I am 40s in midlife crisis. Is the cloud engineer a chance for our age group.

[@jasper2virtual]

@K X thanks.

[@dogma7911]

Absolutely, go for it. Being in your 40s or 50s is nothing. Realistically, there's no one on this channel or posting that's any better than you. None of this crap is rocket science, and even if it was, you could do that too. Ageism is really messed up and self imposed. It existed in a time where jobs were very.physically demanding. Nothing involving a computer relates to this. Mentally, there are scientists, surgeons, professors, researchers, etc. that are in their 70s and still at the top of their game. Use your "crisis" as motivation. Keep at it. You're mentally and physically tougher than you think.

[@alluelelwynn9238]

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[@jasper2virtual]

Thanks you. I use a hour to learn python everyday now.

[@BradleyCTurner]

Yeah if a 50 year old wanted to go into a trade itd probably be too late, realistically, but going into IT seems ideal, loads of people 30-40-50 are switching over. Im 25 and work as a joiner these past 5 years, and i know many people in trades and id hate to do it into my 50's

[@chadnasir6387]

How much did his salary Change ?

[@marcwilliams7961]

You guys mentioned you were using CodeCademy for your Python training..... which course are you both studying?... I see several.

[@theapplefan01]

Just the intro to Python 3 course

[@tonyme7426]

If you want to earn money with the cloud, learn cloud security.

[@JDavis-pz4bv]

Architecture isnt exactly chopped liver.

[@jeremyjohnson3982]

"Learn it all" who does this ambiguous strategy appeal to?

[@erelpc]

@F all Have you found a DC job yet?

[@liblib89]

@F all What's your job title? I want to get into IT, but at the same time I'm like you, I don't wanna be caught up 120hrs a week doing this shit

[@gregorycrawford2494]

Good stuff Guy's

[@nahum35]

Hey there Chuck, what's the model of the cool keyboard you are using?

[@cobaltcobalt9091]

i got my ccna back in 2012

[@ZiemsRyan]

Great content, Thank You!!

[@vipanchika5059]

Thank you sir

[@jeremyjohnson3982]

What's certifications skills do these guys actually use on their daily engineering job? Did I miss examples mentioned

[@auspicioustoot]

Dang I asked for this video last night and you've already made it a month ago. 😅

[@thehumanchannel9004]

Wished this video had timelines

[@NetworkChuck]

Did you just volunteer ;)

[@thehumanchannel9004]

@@NetworkChuck just saw your channel today, good content.👏

[@thehumanchannel9004]

@@NetworkChuck yeah

[@hokagedarcy003]

Awesome video! I've been learning cloud and having fun with it! What is the song playing at the end !!??

[@napalm1101]

Weekend by Paisley Pink (feat. Halyn)

[@owusubright1046]

please why didn't you mention goole cloud or is it not good to learn google cloud

[@kidacrimson1204]

Just like they said, learn it if your company uses it. Google Cloud isn't as popular as AWS, Azure (pure cloud), and VMware (hybrid cloud) is the thing though.

[@silversulu]

GCP peaks their head into the room. Leaves. Companies use Azure because Mister Softie forces them too. They use AWS because they want to.

[@naleenjuliefernando5348]

Love your Dad's T-shirt "Stand for the Flag. Kneel for the cross" Jesus left the cross but cross being Gods love..

[@aliyusuf7959]

Did he mention how much he makes now?

[@nanajean6901]

I have network plus is that good for the network certificate for cloud computing

[@laplacesdemon45]

06:48 Azure Fundamentals

[@younghoonjee1792]

what is good studying material for AWS solution architect certification??????

[@kingepostle]

A great video as always, but there is one thing I want to point out. The bias against colleges is well seen, but I wouldn't completely dismiss that as necessary, as there are many companies that will not hire you, only because you don't have a degree. I'm not saying a degree is everything, but it is indisputable that not having a degree can and will limit career choices. There is always an exception, but I would not tell someone to not go to college because that is what YOU wouldn't do.

[@eman0828]

Most employers don't care about degrees in the Tech field since they vaule experience over a peice of paper. In fact very few IT jobs mandates a degree. Just go on indeed website and you will rarely see an IT role listed as degree required. You will always see degree preferred or equivalent experience with absent of a degree which indicates that a degree is NOT required.

[@calistan5431]

Great video

[@mserifcetin2554]

Does Kameron have a channel?

[@Jase989]

Fantastic advice :-)

[@BrianThomas]

Awesome interview all of this sounds great. But the question is can you support a family of five on it?

[@vawaken3860]

Last time I checked, the median salary for a Cloud engineer is $120k.

[@_sonicfive]

I don't see a Linux course in codecademy. Anyone have the link they are talking about?

[@Anunnasboy]

"Spell it wrong and go with it" That's how Google got started

[@Sitiakogerapetritis]

Hi Chuck Im a 23 year old last year Electrical engineering student from Greece. I discovered programming about 2 years ago and I am leaning towards Software engineering or Cybersecurity, although I feel like I am kinda "not young" anymore, so starting an Msc in one of these 2 is going to be a real struggle. And Im now looking for a motivation to keep up studying and not rely on the EE degree.. Any advice?

[@BradleyCTurner]

If you think 23 is old youll have a heart attack at 30 haha.

[@johnvardy9559]

@MrKaridakos ασχολείσαι με Cyber Security?

[@krasio1]

ctbnuggets vs cloudguru discuss

[@KenSherman]

ITProTV 🆚 Cybrary discuss

[@DanteDMC44]

Wait, so Chuck has no Degree ? I watched, 100000 of his videos and started learning a lot of stuff and was always feeling bad that "Damn at some point I will also need to get that Degree" :D

[@lucasnyeinchan399]

glad to know

[@westernvibes1267]

Hey chuck, i am just about to finish my computer science in university am kinda confused which cert i should go for. I have a broad knowledge about pentesting and exploitation, i used to play a lot of ctfs and learn red teaming tricks. I was thinking about going to offensive security certs like oscp then oswe, is it worth it. How's the ccna cyberops cert compared to oscp?

[@NetworkChuck]

OSCP is a lot more valuable. Go for that.

[@VaibhavKurde]

Even after 1 year, only 2.2k likes??!?!? Thats shame for viewers.. Thanks for awesome content @Chuck