CompTIA DataSys+ (DS0-002) Cert Prep

Course details

Prepare for CompTIA DataSys+ certification by reviewing fundamentals and advanced techniques in deployment, security, data integration, SQL, database management, and business continuity planning. Discover nuances of SQL, data types, and schema design to build a strong foundation. Explore advanced database security techniques including encryption, authentication, and data protection against modern threats. Learn how to maintain robust database systems with effective management strategies, including disaster recovery and business continuity plans. Integrate emerging technologies such as AI into your data systems workflows for enhanced performance and insights. Benefit from a curriculum aligned with the latest industry standards to ensure your skills remain relevant and competitive. Whether you aim to strengthen your current expertise or prepare for the CompTIA DataSys+ exam, this course is your gateway to advancement in the data systems field.

Learning objectives
Describe database fundamentals such as data types, SQL, and schemas.
List various database design and deployment methodologies.
Describe the key areas of data security, including encryption, authentication, and incident response.
Maintain database management with backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning.
Integrate data using AI, ETL processes, and other modern technologies.

Concepts

Introduction

Earning your DataSys+ certification
What you should know
Study resources

Domain 1 - Database Fundamentals

Overview of the database fundamentals domain

Understanding Data

The value of data
Structured vs. unstructured data
Tabular data
Key value pairs

Data Storage

Relational databases
OLTP and OLAP
Non-relational databases

Structured Query Language

Structured Query Language
SELECT statement
Sorting results
Filtering data
Aggregating data
String manipulation
Working with dates
Computed columns
Set operations
Join operations
Inner joins
Joining multiple tables
Outer joins
Windowing
Nested queries
Transactions and the ACID model
The BASE model
Table isolation levels

Database Programming

Triggers
Stored procedures and functions
Views
Scripting
Object-relational mapping

Domain 2 - Database Deployment

Overview of the database deployment domain

Database Planning

Requirements gathering
Database architecture factors
Service-level agreements
What is the cloud
Cloud service categories
Database as a service
Persistence
Database schema
Design documentation

Database Implementation and Deployment

Acquisition of assets
Phases of deployment
Client server architecture
Domain Name System (DNS)
Network ports
Load balancing
Multizone regions

Database Testing

Database quality checks
Schema compatibility testing
Stress testing
Regression testing

Database Validation

Data mapping
Data values
Query validation
Index analysis
Integrity and scalability validation

Domain 3 - Database Management and Maintenance

Overview of the database management and maintenance domain

Monitoring and Reporting

Trends to monitor
Baseline configuration and trending
Activity tracking
Transaction logs
System logs
Deadlock monitoring
Connection monitoring

Database Maintenance

Query optimization
Index optimization
Database statistics
Patch management
Database integrity checks
Data corruption checks
Audit log review
Performance tuning
Partitioning
Change management

Database Documentation

Maintaining data dictionaries
Maintenance documentation
Standard operating procedure (SOP) documentation

Data Management

Data redundancy
Data sharing

Domain 4 - Data and Database Security

Overview of the data and database security domain

Data Security Concepts

Encrypting data
Encryption key management
Data discovery
The data lifecycle
Data deidentification
Data obfuscation
Data suppression
Data destruction
Monitoring accounts
Monitoring connection requests
Database forensics
Code auditing

Compliance

Legal and compliance risks
Data privacy
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
Data types
Data classification
Data loss prevention
Security policies
Data sovereignty and data residency

Authentication and Authorization

Identity and access management
Access controls
Usernames and access cards
Authentication factors
Multifactor authentication
Single sign-on and federation
Kerberos
OAuth and OpenID Connect
Digital certificates

Physical Security

Site and facility design
Data center environmental controls
Data center environmental protection
Physical access control
Visitor management

Logical Security

Firewalls
Port security
Zero trust architecture
Attack surface management

Data Systems Attacks

Preventing SQL injection
Data poisoning
Social engineering
Malware prevention
Ransomware

Domain 5 - Business Continuity

Overview of the business continuity domain

Disaster Recovery Planning

Disaster recovery
Disaster recovery documentation
Disaster recovery techniques
Testing BC DR plans

Backups

Backups
Restoring backups
Database dumping
Backup automation and testing
Disaster recovery sites
Backup retention and archiving

Domain 6 - Data Integration

Overview of the data integration domain

Data Acquisition

ETL and ELT processes
Database connectivity
Service connectivity
Remote access and file transfer
Data sources
Text files
JSON data
XML data

Troubleshooting Data Acqusition

Troubleshooting data issues
Troubleshooting connectivity issues
Troubleshooting encryption issues
Troubleshooting infrastructure limitations
Troubleshooting programming errors

AI and Emerging Technologies

AI and analytics
Generative AI
Robotic process automation
Data manipulation libraries
Human-in-the-loop
Virtual data warehouses

What's Next

Preparing for the exam