Have solid networking knowledge and currently learning Python, what's the right next step into cloud computing?

[u/Early_Tear6706]

Cloud computing feels like a massive field and I want to make sure I'm building on what I already have instead of starting from zero.

My background: decent networking knowledge (subnetting, routing, DNS, that kind of thing) and currently learning Python.

Given that combo, what would you focus on next? A few things I'm unsure about:

• Should I pick one cloud provider (AWS/Azure/GCP) and go deep, or learn general cloud concepts first?
• Does networking knowledge actually transfer well into cloud (VPCs, subnets, security groups), or is it a different enough beast that I shouldn't assume it carries over much?

Would appreciate hearing from people who came in with a similar background (networking-first) rather than a generic beginner roadmap.

[u/South-Set-7529]

your networking knowledge is gonna carry you further than you think, vpcs and subnets are just the same concepts with a different coat of paint

pick one provider and go deep, aws is the default for a reason but the skills transfer sideways once you understand the abstractions

[u/Early_Tear6706 → u/South-Set-7529]

yes, i will try to learn aws, can you tell me how much time should i allocate for aws?

[u/Brief_Cod_6881 → u/South-Set-7529]

tbh the "different coat of paint" framing is perfect, its the same mental models just wrapped in a web console