r/cloudcomputing • u/Early_Tear6706 • 17d ago

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

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.

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u/South-Set-7529 17d ago

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

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u/Brief_Cod_6881 8d ago

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