Your Cloud Computing Student Toolkit
A-Level / College • Not sure
Cloud CLIs, containers, Linux, infrastructure as code and Kubernetes for cloud students.
Who this toolkit is for
For cloud computing students. Choose the cloud your course uses; you don't need all three.
Showing tools for every device. Choose your computer to see only compatible software and verified install commands.
Essential (5)
Core tools that are broadly useful.
Cloud CLI
- Azure CLI
Open Source
Why you may need this: Manage Azure from the command line for labs.
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Containers
Docker DesktopFreemium
Why you may need this: Build and run containers.
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Linux
- OpenSSH
Open Source
Why you may need this: Connect to cloud servers securely.
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Version Control
GitOpen Source
Why you may need this: Version your infrastructure code.
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Code Editor
Why you may need this: Edit code and configuration.
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Recommended (3)
Useful for particular parts of the work or course.
Infrastructure as Code
- OpenTofu
Open Source
Why you may need this: Define cloud resources in code.
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Kubernetes
- kubectl
Open Source
Why you may need this: Manage Kubernetes clusters.
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Research / Citation
ZoteroOpen SourceAlso on iPhone/iPad
Why you may need this: Organise sources and create a bibliography for coursework.
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Specialist / Optional · Show specialist tools (2)
Consider these for particular modules, tasks or environments.
Infrastructure as Code
- Terraform
Free
Why you may need this: Infrastructure as code (Business Source Licence).
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Monitoring
GrafanaOpen Source
Why you may need this: Visualise metrics in monitoring labs.
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Course requirements vary. Software requirements differ between schools, colleges, universities and modules. Check your course materials before purchasing software.
Build your student setup
Build My Setup lets you add or remove apps, see why each is included and, where verified packages exist, get one install command. Nothing is installed automatically.