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Cloud Basics Cloud Computing Cloud Computing: From Zero to Production Module 1 — Cloud Fundamentals

Major Cloud Providers — AWS, Azure, GCP Compared

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What You Will Learn

Beginner

  • The three major cloud providers
  • Their market share and strengths
  • How to choose between them
Cloud Providers ComparisonAWSMarket leader (32%)200+ services30+ regionsBest: breadthAzureMicrosoft (23%)100+ services60+ regionsBest: enterpriseGCPGoogle (10%)90+ services35+ regionsBest: data/AI
AWS leads in market share and service breadth. Azure is strong in enterprise. GCP excels in data/AI.
AspectAWSAzureGCP
Market share32% (leader)23%10%
Best forGeneral purpose, startupsEnterprise, Microsoft shopsData/AI, ML
Service count200+100+90+
Regions30+60+35+
Learning resourcesExcellentGoodGood
Which to learn first?
AWS — it has the largest market share, most services, and most job postings. Learn AWS first, then expand to Azure or GCP.

Practical Exercise

Visit aws.amazon.com, azure.microsoft.com, cloud.google.com
Compare their free tiers
Sign up for AWS free tier (12 months free)

Key Takeaways

  • AWS: market leader, broadest services, best for startups.
  • Azure: strong in enterprise, Microsoft integration.
  • GCP: best for data/AI/ML workloads.
  • Learn AWS first — most jobs, most services.
Previously: Lesson 03 covered deployment models.
Today: You learned: AWS vs Azure vs GCP — strengths and market position.
Next: Lesson 05 covers pricing.
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