Cloud Engineer Tools
Cloud command-line tools, infrastructure as code, containers and Kubernetes for AWS, Azure and Google Cloud.
Who this toolkit is for
For cloud engineers and architects working with AWS, Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud. Choose your cloud to see only the tools you need; you don't need all three.
Essential (4)
Core tools that are broadly useful.
Cloud CLI
Infrastructure as Code
- Terraform
Free
Why you may need this: Provision resources on any major cloud with code (Business Source Licence).
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Version Control
Remote Access
- OpenSSH
Open Source
Why you may need this: Connect securely to cloud servers.
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Recommended (4)
Useful for particular parts of the work or course.
Infrastructure as Code
Containers
Docker DesktopFreemium
Why you may need this: Build container images for cloud services.
Homebrew (verified)brew install --cask docker-desktop
Kubernetes
Terminal
Why you may need this: Edit infrastructure code with extensions for each cloud.
Homebrew (verified)brew install --cask visual-studio-code
Specialist / Optional · Show specialist tools (5)
Consider these for particular modules, tasks or environments.
Cloud CLI
PowerShell 7Open Source
Why you may need this: Azure administrators often script with PowerShell.
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Kubernetes
Configuration Management
Monitoring
Build your Cloud Engineer setup
Build My Setup lets you add or remove apps, combine roles, see why each app is included, and get a single install command where verified packages exist. Nothing is installed automatically.