Hey there! 👋 I'm Mueez Mahimtule, a full-stack developer embarking on a journey into cloud computing with the goal of becoming a cloud engineer and eventually moving into DevOps. 🚀 As part of this path, I’m focusing on mastering networking concepts that are critical for cloud environments.

Here’s a list of networking topics I’ve set out to learn:-

1. 📘 Networking Basics:

• Understanding IP Addressing (IPv4 & IPv6)

• MAC Address and its role in networking

• Subnetting and CIDR Notation

• Public vs. Private IPs

2. 🔌 Networking Devices:

• Routers and their role in routing data between networks

• Switches for internal network management

• Firewalls and Network Security Groups (NSGs)

• Load Balancers (Application vs. Network Load Balancers)

3. 🧑‍💻 Network Protocols:

• TCP/IP and UDP (Understanding differences and use cases)

• HTTP/HTTPS for web traffic

• DNS (Domain Name System) and how it works

• VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) for secure remote access

4. ☁️ Virtual Networks in Cloud:

• Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) / Virtual Networks (VNets)

• Subnets within VPCs/VNets

• Peering and connecting multiple virtual networks

5. 🔒 Network Security in Cloud:

• Security Groups and Firewalls

• VPN Gateway and Site-to-Site VPN

• SSL/TLS for secure connections

• Access Control Lists (ACLs) for controlling traffic flow

6. ☁️ Networking Concepts in Cloud Services:

• Load Balancing in cloud environments (e.g., Azure Load Balancer)

• Content Delivery Networks (CDN) for delivering content globally

• DNS Services (e.g., Azure DNS)

• Private Link and Private Endpoints (Accessing services privately)

7. 🚀 Advanced Networking Concepts:

• Network Address Translation (NAT) and NAT Gateway

• BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) basics for cloud networking

• High Availability and Disaster Recovery strategies

• Hybrid Networking (Connecting on-premises networks with cloud networks)

8. 🛠️ Tools for Network Monitoring:

• Ping, Traceroute (Troubleshooting connectivity)

• Wireshark (Packet Analysis)

• Cloud-specific tools like Azure Network Watcher for monitoring and troubleshooting

9. 💻 Practical Hands-On Learning:

• Setting up a VPC/VNet and configuring subnets

• Deploying a Load Balancer for a web application

• Configuring a VPN for secure access

• Using Network Security Groups (NSGs) to control traffic

🌟 Key Focus Areas for Cloud Networking

These are the must-learn topics that are especially important for becoming a cloud engineer:

• Understanding IP Addressing & Subnetting

• Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) / Virtual Networks (VNets)

• Security Groups, Firewalls, and VPN Gateways

• Load Balancers & Content Delivery Networks (CDNs)

• DNS Management and Private Networking

• Network Address Translation (NAT) & Hybrid Networking

📅 How I Plan to Document My Journey

I will be sharing my weekly progress and insights here on Dev.to, as well as on LinkedIn and GitHub:

GitHub: https://github.com/Mahimtule
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mueez-mahimtule/
Dev.to: Follow my journey here!

💬 Let’s Connect!

I hope this roadmap helps anyone starting their cloud journey! Feel free to leave a comment or connect if you’re on a similar path or have any tips. Together, we can achieve our goals and build a brighter future in the cloud! 🌥️

👉 Let me know in the comments if you’d like any study resources or guidance on specific topics! I’m more than happy to share what I’m using and help wherever possible.

Thank you for reading, and I hope my journey inspires others who are just getting started. 🚀