Best Cloud Computing Books of 2025

Fundamentals of Data Engineering: Plan and Build Robust Data Systems is a practical guide for software engineers, data scientists, and analysts seeking a comprehensive view of data engineering. The authors, Joe Reis and Matt Housley, walk readers through the data engineering lifecycle, providing an end-to-end framework of best practices for designing and building a robust architecture. Readers will also learn how to evaluate the best technologies available and incorporate data governance and security across the data engineering lifecycle. This book is a valuable resource for anyone looking to navigate the rapidly-growing field of data engineering.

The CompTIA Security+ Certification Kit is a comprehensive review kit for the CompTIA Security+ SY0-601 certification exam. It includes a study guide, exam objectives alignment, and practice tests to help readers assess the security posture of an enterprise environment, implement appropriate security solutions, and identify and respond to security events and incidents. The authors, Mike Chapple and David Seidl, are experienced professionals in the field of information security, and their expertise shines through in the content of this kit. Overall, this is a valuable resource for anyone looking to obtain the CompTIA Security+ certification.

The "Learn PowerShell in a Month of Lunches, Fourth Edition" is a comprehensive guide for busy IT professionals to learn PowerShell at their own pace. With 25 tutorials, readers can easily complete each chapter in under an hour. The book covers core language features and admin tasks, including managing cloud services and extending PowerShell with commands. The latest edition includes PowerShell's multi-platform expansion into Linux and macOS. The book is a must-read for those who want to automate their repetitive tasks and manage their systems using PowerShell.

JavaScript: The Definitive Guide is an excellent resource for both beginners and experienced programmers who want to master the world's most-used programming language. The book covers the 2020 version of JavaScript and includes new chapters on classes, modules, Promises, async/await, and metaprogramming. The author, David Flanagan, provides clear explanations and engaging examples throughout the book. It covers not only the language itself but also the web platform and Node.js. This book is a must-read for any web developer who wants to take their understanding of JavaScript to the next level.

The AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Study Guide: Exam CLF-C01 is a comprehensive resource for IT professionals who want to expand their knowledge and become certified in AWS Cloud. The book covers all the topics included in the exam, including the basic global infrastructure, technical aspects of deploying and operating in AWS Cloud Platform, and security and compliance aspects. It also identifies sources of documentation or technical assistance, such as white papers or support tickets. The book comes with access to the Sybex online interactive learning environment and test bank, including chapter tests, practice exams, key term glossary, and electronic flashcards. Overall, this book is an excellent resource for IT professionals who want to obtain a highly desirable certification in a widely used platform.

QuickBooks Online For Dummies is a comprehensive guide for small business owners, managers, and employees who want to learn how to use QuickBooks Online for cloud-based accounting. The book covers various features, including creating invoices, recording sales receipts, processing payroll, generating financial reports, and more. It also provides tips and tricks for transferring data from QuickBooks Desktop or spreadsheets like Microsoft Excel or Google Docs. With its easy-to-follow instructions, this book is ideal for both beginners and experienced users who want to enhance their accounting skills. Overall, QuickBooks Online For Dummies is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to streamline their bookkeeping process and grow their business.

The AWS Certified Solutions Architect Study Guide: Associate (SAA-C03) Exam, 4th Edition is a comprehensive study tool that effectively prepares individuals for the challenging SAA-C03 Exam. The book offers access to the Sybex online learning environment and test bank, containing hundreds of test questions, bonus practice exams, a glossary of key terms, and electronic flashcards. The authors provide a blueprint for designing resilient, high-performing, secure, and cost-optimized AWS architectures. This book is an excellent resource for anyone starting a career as an AWS cloud solutions architect or those looking to brush up on their AWS fundamentals.

"Terraform: Up and Running: Writing Infrastructure as Code" is a must-read for anyone interested in DevOps and infrastructure management. The book offers a hands-on approach to learning Terraform, a powerful tool for managing infrastructure as code across different cloud platforms. The author, Yevgeniy Brikman, provides clear explanations and code examples that make it easy for both novice and experienced developers to learn and implement Terraform. The book is updated for version 1.0 and beyond, making it an essential resource for anyone looking to keep up with the latest trends in infrastructure management. Overall, "Terraform: Up and Running" is an excellent resource for anyone looking to streamline their infrastructure management processes.

The Linux Bible, 10th Edition, is an essential guide for anyone seeking to master Linux. Written by a Red Hat expert, it provides step-by-step instructions to demystify Linux and bring its new features seamlessly into your workflow. The book covers the latest versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Fedora, and Ubuntu, and includes information on cloud computing, containerization, Ansible automation, and Kubernetes and OpenShift. The guide assumes a base of little or no Linux knowledge and takes you through what you need to know to get the job done. Overall, this is an excellent resource that provides hands-on training to get you on track in a flash.

The (ISC)2 CCSP Certified Cloud Security Professional Official Study Guide & Practice Tests Bundle is a must-have for anyone serious about obtaining the CCSP certification. This comprehensive set includes the official study guide, which is the only guide reviewed and endorsed by (ISC)2, and the official practice tests. The study guide includes pre-test assessments, objective maps, exercises, and chapter review questions, as well as access to an online learning environment with flashcards and practice exams. The practice tests offer additional exam questions and scenarios to help you identify areas where you need more review. Overall, this bundle provides an excellent resource for CCSP exam preparation.