Appendix A

Mapping Course Content to CompTIA

DataSys+ (Exam DS0-001) Objectives
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Achieving CompTIA DataSys+ certification requires candidates to pass Exam

DS0-001. This table describes where the exam objectives for Exam DS0-001 are
covered in this course.

1.0 Database Fundamentals

1.1 Compare and contrast database structure types. Covered in
Relational vs. non-relational databases Lesson 1, Topic A
Linear vs. non-linear format Lesson 1, Topic B
NoSQL types Lesson 1, Topic B
Document databases
Key-value stores
Column-oriented databases
Graph databases
Tools Lesson 1, Topic B
Cassandra
MongoDB
Neo4j
Amazon DynamoDB
Cosmos

1.2 Given a scenario, develop, modify, and run SQL code. Covered in
Data definition language (DDL) Lesson 3, Topic A
Data manipulation language (DML) Lesson 3, Topic B
Set-based logic Lesson 4, Topic C
Transaction control languages (TCLs) Lesson 3, Topic C
Atomicity, consistency, isolation, durability (ACID) Lesson 2, Topic A
principles
American National Standards Lesson 2, Topic A
Institute (ANSI) Structured Query
Language (SQL)
Programming with SQL Lesson 4, Topic C
Triggers Lesson 4, Topic D
Stored procedures
Functions
Views

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1.3 Compare and contrast scripting methods and

scripting environments. Covered in
Script purpose and runtime location Lesson 7, Topic A
Server side
Client side
Languages Lesson 2, Topic B
PowerShell
Python
Command line scripting Lesson 2, Topic B
Linux
Windows

1.4 Compare and contrast scripting methods and

scripting environments. Covered in
Object-relational mapping (ORM) Lesson 4, Topic B
Hibernate
Entity Framework
Ebean
Process to gauge impact Lesson 4, Topic B
Review SQL code generated by ORM
Confirm validity of code
Determine impact to database server
Provide solutions/alternate approach, as needed

2.0 Database Deployment

2.1 Compare and contrast aspects of database planning
and design. Covered in
Requirements gathering Lesson 5, Topic B
Number of users
Storage capacity
Size
Speed
Type
Database objectives
Use cases/purposes

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2.1 Compare and contrast aspects of database planning

and design. Covered in
Database architecture factors Lesson 1, Topic C
Inventory of needed assets Lesson 5, Topic A
Gap analysis Lesson 5, Topic B
Cloud-based vs. on-premises Lesson 5, Topic C
Types of cloud-hosted environments
Platform as a service (PaaS)
Software as a service (SaaS)
Infrastructure as a service (IaaS)
Database schema
Logical
Physical
View
Data sources
System specifications
Design documentation Lesson 1, Topic C
Data dictionary Lesson 5, Topic C
Entity relationships
Data cardinality
System requirements documentation

2.2 Explain database implementation, testing, and

deployment phases. Covered in
Acquisition of assets Lesson 6, Topic A
Phases of deployment Lesson 6, Topic A
Installation and configuration Lesson 6, Topic C
Database prerequisites
Provisioning
Upgrading
Modifying
Importing
Database connectivity Lesson 7, Topic A
Database server location
Networking concepts
Domain name service (DNS)
Client/server architecture
Firewall and perimeter network considerations
Static and dynamic Internet protocol (IP)
addressing
Ports/protocols

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2.2 Explain database implementation, testing, and

deployment phases. Covered in
Testing Lesson 6, Topic B
Database quality check (columns, tables, fields)
Code execution
Schema meets original requirements
Syntax errors
Stress testing
Stored procedures stress test
Application stress test
Notification triggers and alerts
Version control testing
Regression testing
Negative testing
Validate Lesson 6, Topic C
Index analysis Lesson 8, Topic B
Data mapping
Data values
Queries
Referential integrity/integrity validation
Scalability validation

3.0 Database Management and Maintenance

3.1 Explain the purpose of monitoring and reporting for
database management and performance. Covered in
System alerts/notifications Lesson 6, Topic A
Growth in size/storage limits Lesson 7, Topic B
Daily usage Lesson 14, Topic A
Throughput
Resource utilization
Central processing unit (CPU) usage
Memory
Disk space
Operating system (OS) performance
Baseline configuration/trending
Monitoring job completion/failure
Replication
Database backup alerts
Transaction log files Lesson 7, Topic B
System log files Lesson 7, Topic B
Deadlock monitoring Lesson 7, Topic C
Connections and sessions Lesson 7, Topic B
Concurrent connections
Failed/attempted connections

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3.2 Explain common database maintenance processes. Covered in

Query optimization Lesson 8, Topic B
Index optimization Lesson 8, Topic B
Patch management Lesson 8, Topic A
Updates
Security and maintenance patches
Database integrity checks Lesson 8, Topic C
Table locking techniques
Data corruption checks Lesson 8, Topic C
Periodic review of audit logs Lesson 10, Topic D
Performance tuning Lesson 8, Topic B
Transaction volumes
Load balancing Lesson 8, Topic B
Change management Lesson 10, Topic E
Release schedules
Capacity planning
Upgrades
Vulnerability remediation
Change approval
Communication
Database refresh

3.3 Given a scenario, produce documentation and use

relevant tools. Covered in
Data dictionaries Lesson 5, Topic C
Entity relationship diagram (ERD) Lesson 1, Topic C
Maintenance documentation Lesson 5, Topic C
Standard operating procedure (SOP) documentation Lesson 5, Topic C
Organizational compliance documentation
Third-party compliance documentation
Tools Lesson 5, Topic C
Unified modeling language (UML) editors
Word processors
Spreadsheet tools

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3.4 Given a scenario, implement data management tasks. Covered in

Data management Lesson 1, Topic C
Modify data Lesson 3, Topic A
Define data Lesson 3, Topic B
Append columns Lesson 3, Topic D
Create new data sets Lesson 4, Topic A
Views/materialized views
Index creation
Create data tables
Create data relationships
Data redundancy Lesson 1, Topic C
Data sharing Lesson 9, Topic E

4.0 Data and Database Security

4.1 Explain data security concepts. Covered in
Encryption Lesson 10, Topic A
Data in transit
Client-side encryption
In-transit encryption
Server-side encryption
Data at rest
Data masking Lesson 10, Topic B
Data discovery
Data destruction techniques Lesson 10, Topic C
Data security audit Lesson 10, Topic D
Expired accounts
Connection requests
Code auditing Lesson 10, Topic E
SQL code
Credential storage checks

4.2 Explain the purpose of governance and regulatory

compliance. Covered in
Data loss prevention Lesson 9, Topic A
Data retention policies Lesson 9, Topic B
Data classification Lesson 9, Topic C
Personally identifiable information (PII)/personal health
information (PHI)
Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)
Global regulations Lesson 9, Topic D
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Regional regulations Lesson 9, Topic D

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4.3 Given a scenario, implement policies and best

practices related to authentication and
authorization. Covered in
Access controls Lesson 11, Topic B
Rights and privileges
Least privilege
Password policies Lesson 11, Topic C
Service accounts Lesson 11, Topic D
Identity and access management Lesson 11, Topic A

4.4 Explain the purpose of database infrastructure

security. Covered in
Physical Lesson 12, Topic A
Access control
Biometrics
Surveillance
Fire suppression
Cooling system
Logical Lesson 12, Topic B
Firewall
Perimeter network
Port security

4.5 Describe types of attacks and their effects on data

systems. Covered in
SQL injection Lesson 13, Topic A
Denial of service (DoS) attacks Lesson 13, Topic B
On-path attacks Lesson 13, Topic C
Brute-force attacks Lesson 13, Topic D
Phishing Lesson 13, Topic E
Malware Lesson 13, Topic F
Ransomware

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5.0 Business Continuity

5.1 Explain the importance of disaster recovery and
relevant techniques. Covered in
Disaster recovery (DR) planning Lesson 14, Topic A
DR documentation
Manuals
System security plan
Continuity of operations plan
Build documentation
DR techniques
Replication
Log shipping
High availability
Mirroring
DR plan testing Lesson 14, Topic B
Recovery point objective (RPO)
Recovery time objective (RTO)
Transition/failback to normal operations Lesson 14, Topic C

5.2 Explain backup and restore best practices and

processes. Covered in
Full backup vs. incremental Lesson 15, Topic A
Differential
Database dumping Lesson 15, Topic A
Schedule and automate backups Lesson 15, Topic B
Test backups Lesson 15, Topic B
Validate backup hash Lesson 15, Topic B
Storage location Lesson 15, Topic C
On-site vs. off-site
Retention policy Lesson 15, Topic C
Purge vs. archive cycles

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