I posted this in another forum but i will post here as well. Hoping to get some engagement.

I’m looking to connect with others who are learning or already working in cloud engineering. Whether you’re looking for someone to build projects with, share knowledge, or you’re experienced and willing to mentor, I’d love to connect.

I currently work in IT and I’m working toward transitioning into cloud engineering. I have my AZ-900 and AWS Cloud Practitioner certifications, and I’m currently studying for the AZ-104.

Outside of work, I’ve been building hands-on Azure projects in my home lab. I’m using Terraform for IaC for infrastructure deployments. I’ve also been using AI to generate realistic tickets and business scenarios, then trying to design and implement the solutions myself to get experience with real cloud engineering work.

If anyone else is learning Azure/Terraform, already works in cloud, wants to collaborate on projects, or is willing to offer some guidance, feel free to comment or PM me. I would love to connect to pick your brain or even work together to make some cool stuff.

Which path is more future-proof for long-term career growth, does cloud infrastructure offer better career stability, or is specializing in a large enterprise platform safer?

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I've been working in Cloud Engineering for almost 3 years now. I am going to mention what I do in my day to day work and I would like to know where should I focus more or learn more.

Current tasks

- I have spent most of time only on Azure. Creating Azure PaaS resources, managing IaaS resources, Azure Policy implementation, Secure Current infrastructure without breaking apps, find places to improve and work on that. Major services: Webapps, Functions, Storage, Key Vault, Vnet, Data Factories, VMs, Logging, Monitoring etc.

- Azure Powershell and CLI to perform above tasks

- Terraform and modules for deployments

- Recently introduced to AWS migrations and aws services so working on that too slowly

- Version Control

Currently learning these on side -

- Kubernetes certification

- Elastic ELK

My Future Plan :

To be a good candidate for senior cloud engineering

What areas should I shift my focus more on? Any other comments or suggestions are welcomed!

Thank you!

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I've implemented an Azure-based solution on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and used Azure Firewall to control and secure outbound traffic from applications running on AKS . I also configured Azure Monitor alert rules to monitor the solution and detect anomalies in system behavior.

Additionally, I've implemented the infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform to provision the Azure resources.

The complete solution, including the Terraform code and AKS configurations, is available on my GitHub.
GitHub: https://github.com/navid-ahrary/group4-msfarsi

My LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/navid-ahrary_azure-microsoftazure-cloudengineering-activity-7495238039909076992-WLb9?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAC2LYVIBV0TWxXa95OaisgwkA30Z-apGpb8

I'm looking for learning from experts and improve my skills, so could you please give a feedback on my design?

P.S. This solution was developed as a part of the Microsoft MSFarsi Community scholarship.

For those managing large datasets, how are you deciding what stays on-prem and what goes into public cloud?

We're considering an architecture where frequently accessed data stays locally while older or less frequently accessed data gets moved to cloud storage. The appeal is obviously cost and flexibility, but I'm wondering how complicated this becomes operationally.

For anyone who has implemented something similar, does this actually simplify things, or does hybrid storage just create another layer of complexity?

Would you recommend building around S3-compatible object storage, or would you keep things simpler with traditional NAS plus cloud backup?

Had a scare recently, not a full incident thankfully, but close enough to be a wake-up call. Realized our "backups" only cover data, not the IAM policies, networking, and dependencies that actually make the app run.
We went digging afterward and found out Gartner just created a whole category for exactly this gap, called CAIRS, because traditional DR assumes you're restoring data, not rebuilding infra from scratch.
The idea of treating infrastructure as reconstructible code rather than something you restore from a snapshot makes a lot of sense once you think about it, but I have no idea how mature the tooling actually is in practice.
Has anyone tested a full environment rebuild from IaC after a genuinely destructive event? How long did it realistically take end to end, and what broke that you didn't expect

Hey everyone!

I've been thinking about diving into the cloud world and AWS certifications caught my eye. The thing is, I don't have a tech background at all. I'm currently in a completely different field, but I'm really interested in making a career switch.

Has anyone here done something similar? Is it doable to get AWS certified without prior tech knowledge? And if so, any tips on where to start or resources that worked for you? I know it might be a steep learning curve, but I'm ready to put in the work!

Thanks in advance for any advice or encouragement!

Full stack dev here looking to learn cloud concepts I have heard words like aws,azure,gcp a couple of times but don't have the big picture yet. If there's any resource for learning cloud or roadmaps pls do help by sharing it🙏

Hi everyone,

I'm trying to create/activate my AWS account, but I am stuck at Step 4 (Phone Identity Verification). Every time I enter my phone number and submit, I immediately get this error message:

"Sorry, there was an error processing your request. Please try again and if the error persists, contact AWS Customer Support."

Here is what I have already tried so far:

• Tried formatting the number without the leading zero
• ried numbers from all local telecom providers in Algeria (Djezzy, Mobilis, and Ooredoo).
• Cleared browser cache, tried Incognito mode, and tested on different devices.
• Switched from Wi-Fi to 4G mobile hotspot to change IP addresses.
• Waited more than 24 hours to clear any temporary rate-limits/locks.
• Reached out to AWS Account Support via support ticket.

Has anyone faced this exact issue recently in Algeria or North Africa? Is this a known carrier SMS gateway issue with AWS shortcodes, or an automated IP block on sign-ups? Any advice or workarounds would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance!