Cloud Computing and Automation for Beginners: A Step-by-Step Guide to Modern Cloud Platforms, Infrastructure as Code, and CI/CD Workflows

By Corin Stackwell

Feeling overwhelmed by cloud computing, automation, Infrastructure as Code, or CI/CD pipelines? You are not alone, and you do not need to be an expert to begin.

Cloud Computing and Automation for Beginners is a friendly, step-by-step guide designed to help complete beginners understand modern cloud platforms and practical automation workflows without fear, confusion, or unnecessary jargon. Whether you are a student, self-learner, career changer, developer, or IT beginner, this book gives you a clear path from basic cloud concepts to real-world automation skills.

Inside, you will learn what cloud computing really means, why organizations use it, and how services like virtual machines, storage, networking, IAM, managed databases, and serverless computing fit together. You will also explore cloud automation, Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD pipelines, cost monitoring, security basics, reliable deployments, and everyday cloud operations in a practical and approachable way.

This book is written for readers who want more than theory. Each topic is explained with simple language, practical examples, and confidence-building guidance so you can understand not only what to do, but why it matters.

You will discover how to:

Understand cloud computing fundamentals without feeling lost

Work with modern cloud platforms safely and responsibly

Use command-line tools, scripts, APIs, and SDKs for automation

Learn the basics of Infrastructure as Code and reusable cloud blueprints

Build simple CI/CD workflows for automated build, test, and deployment steps

Manage secrets, IAM permissions, budgets, tags, and cost-aware cloud usage

Explore reliability, scaling, monitoring, and self-healing cloud patterns

Build confidence for future learning, practice labs, certifications, and cloud-related career paths

Mistakes are treated as part of the learning process, not a reason to give up. Each chapter encourages small wins, safe experimentation, and steady progress, making complex topics feel manageable one step at a time.

If you have ever wanted to understand cloud computing, cloud automation, DevOps basics, Infrastructure as Code, or CI/CD pipelines but felt unsure where to start, this book is your supportive companion.

Start your cloud automation journey today and build the confidence to turn modern cloud technology from something intimidating into something you can understand, practice, and grow with.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0H2QDDQB9
• ISBN13: 9798198225619
• Release Date: May 2026
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 294 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.0" x 0.7" x 7.0"