I'm planning to study to become a cloud and infrastructure specialist, where I'll be working with Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud. The school has told me that I need a PC running Windows 11 Pro with 32GB of RAM. That seems a bit specific, especially since I've been using macOS for over 15 years. Is this requirement legit?
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Honestly, you don’t absolutely need Windows for working with Azure. I’ve been using a MacBook for Azure projects with no issues. Just keep in mind that certain tools might be easier to run on Windows.
Haha, I totally agree! MacBook users unite!
You might be able to get by on a Mac, but if you're doing anything that requires containers or heavy development tasks, it's good to have the specs they recommend. Trust me, it’ll be worth it in the long run.
Thanks for the advice! I suppose I’ll need to get acquainted with the Windows environment.
If you want to work effectively in the Microsoft/Azure ecosystem, having a basic understanding of Windows 11 is definitely beneficial. You'll likely catch on faster than if you stick with Mac. Plus, the integration with services is smoother on Windows, especially for certain tools.
Yikes, transitioning to Windows is going to be a fun challenge for me! Thanks for the heads up.
It could be that the school wants you to run virtualization software, like Hyper-V, which requires Windows 11 Pro. If you plan to do any serious cloud computing work, you might just need those specs to handle everything efficiently.
That makes total sense! I think I'll reach out to them for clarification.
You can work fine with Linux too, as I tried it for a week with both private and public cloud setups. It really depends on your specific needs, but don’t feel locked into just Windows if you're comfortable with Linux.
Any suggestions on what Linux setup I should consider?
Right? I've done some AWS work on Mac too—no problems at all!