Starting My Cloud & DevOps Journey with Azure (AZ-104)
Introduction
Starting a career in Cloud and DevOps can be confusing, especially for beginners.
There are thousands of tutorials, courses, and blog posts, but very few show a clear and practical path from zero.
This post is about why I started my Cloud & DevOps journey with Azure, how I’m learning through AZ-104, and why I decided to document everything publicly.
Why I Decided to Learn Cloud & DevOps
Like many beginners, I was interested in Cloud and DevOps but struggled with questions like:
Where should I start?
What should I learn first?
How much theory vs hands-on is enough?
Jumping randomly between topics only increased confusion. I needed a structured path and real practice.
Why I Started a YouTube Channel
To solve this problem, I decided to learn in public.
I started a YouTube channel where I document my learning journey in Bangla, mainly because:
Many beginner resources lack proper structure
Hands-on practice is often missing
Bangla content for Cloud & DevOps is still limited
Teaching what I learn helps me understand concepts better and keeps me consistent.
Why Azure and AZ-104?
I chose Microsoft Azure because it is widely used in real-world production environments.
Instead of following random tutorials, I picked AZ-104 (Azure Administrator) as my learning roadmap because it covers:
Core cloud concepts
Compute, storage, and networking
Identity, monitoring, and real-world Azure usage
This gives a strong foundation for anyone aiming to become a Cloud Engineer.
What I’ve Done So Far
So far, I have uploaded 6 videos focusing on Azure fundamentals.
Each video includes:
Clear concept explanations
Practical demos using the Azure Portal
Beginner-friendly breakdowns
My goal is not just certification, but real understanding and practical skills.
What’s Next: Moving Towards DevOps
Once the cloud foundation is strong, the natural next step is DevOps.
In the upcoming phase, I plan to explore:
DevOps fundamentals
CI/CD concepts
Cloud-based DevOps workflows
Real-world problem-solving mindset
I want to connect DevOps with cloud engineering instead of treating them as separate skills.
Who This Journey Is For
This journey is for:
Beginners starting with cloud computing
Students exploring tech careers
AZ-104 aspirants
Anyone feeling lost while learning Cloud or DevOps
If you are starting from zero, you are not late. You just need the right direction.
Why Learning in Public Works
Learning in public helps by:
Improving consistency
Reinforcing understanding
Creating a feedback loop
Helping others learn alongside you
Even if progress feels slow, progress in public is still progress.
I’m still learning, experimenting, and improving every day.
By documenting my journey, I hope to help others avoid the confusion I faced and encourage beginners to take the first step.
If this sounds helpful, feel free to follow along and learn together.
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