How do you link those bit coins to your wallet then, if they are in a self contained system? Also would it be better to actually do bitcoin farming or do the whole cloud thing?

So, I'm brand new to this whole bitcoin thing, and I wanted to make sure that if I'm going to start doing this I start doing it right, but I can't seem to figure out where to begin, what type of equipment to get, or how it even all works. Officially I'll probably start in July or August after saving up some money so I can ensure I can afford what I'll actually need. Any suggestions? What type of equipment, and programs, and stuff like that.