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Cloud engineering

Practical foundations for cloud infrastructure, starting with identity and access.

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IAM before instances: a better first cloud habit

Start your cloud environment with clear identities, small permissions, and an access model you can explain.

Cloud engineering/02

Choose a VPS you can actually operate

A purchase checklist for a small Linux application: support boundaries, recovery, monthly cost, and the work you will own.

Our current focus is Linux troubleshooting and reliable deployments. All four topic collections remain open as the journal grows.