This document provides an overview of cloud computing and steps to start your cloud journey. It defines cloud computing and compares traditional vs cloud models. The benefits of cloud include massive economics of scale, ability to go global quickly, and replacing capital with variable expenses. It outlines private, public and hybrid cloud models. Infrastructure (IaaS), Platform (PaaS) and Software as a Service (SaaS) models are described. The document recommends starting with AWS, getting the necessary resources like courses and accounts, and practicing with core services to gain hands-on experience in just 30 hours.