Linux Networking Fundamentals and AWS Basics for Beginners
Introduction
Linux networking and AWS concepts are essential for system administrators, cloud engineers, and DevOps professionals. This article covers the OSI model, subnetting, security groups, NAT,
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This was a really nice beginner-friendly breakdown. I like how you connected Linux networking fundamentals with AWS basics instead of treating them as two separate worlds. For a lot of people starting with cloud, the gap between “ifconfig/ip” on a Linux box and concepts like VPC, subnets, and security groups can feel huge.
The way you explained things step by step makes it much easier for someone to see how the underlying networking concepts carry over into AWS. That’s super valuable for beginners who are just getting comfortable with both Linux and cloud at the same time.
I’m currently spending more time on DevOps and cloud fundamentals myself, and posts like this really help reinforce the mental model. Looking forward to more content in this series!