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CompTIA DataSys+

Exam Code : DS0-001

The CompTIA DataSys+ certification is designed for IT professionals seeking to demonstrate expertise in managing databases, data systems, and security. The program covers topics such as database design, implementation, and administration, along with data protection, compliance, and optimization. It equips professionals with the skills needed to handle database systems in diverse environments, including cloud-based and on-premise infrastructures. By earning this certification, individuals validate their ability to effectively manage, secure, and optimize databases, making them invaluable assets to organizations relying on data-driven decision-making.

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Why Join this Program

  • ✅ In-Demand Skills – Gain industry-relevant database administration and management skills that are essential in today’s data-driven IT environments.

  • 🔒 Strengthen Security Practices – Learn how to apply data security, governance, and compliance techniques across various database systems.

  • 🧠 Versatile Certification – As a vendor-neutral certification, it opens opportunities across multiple database platforms and cloud environments.

  • 🚀 Career Advancement – Ideal for entry- to mid-level professionals looking to validate their skills and grow into roles such as Database Administrator, Systems Analyst, or Data Systems Specialist.

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Program Overview

The CompTIA DataSys+ certification is designed for IT professionals who work with database systems and need to validate their knowledge in deploying, managing, and securing data assets. This program provides foundational to intermediate skills in database administration, covering data management, governance, high availability, disaster recovery, and scripting. It ensures that professionals can support business requirements through the effective and secure management of database environments.

Ideal for database administrators, data analysts, and IT professionals working with structured and unstructured data, the certification emphasizes vendor-neutral, real-world database skills across different platforms and environments. By earning the DataSys+ credential, individuals prove their capability in handling database operations, ensuring data integrity, and supporting enterprise-level data strategies.

Key Features

  • 🌐 Vendor-Neutral Certification – Focuses on universal database administration concepts applicable across different platforms and environments.

  • 🧠 Covers Core Database Skills – Includes data management, database deployment, maintenance, monitoring, and optimization.

  • 🔐 Emphasizes Security and Compliance – Teaches how to apply security best practices and data governance across databases.

  • 📊 Hands-On Practical Knowledge – Develops real-world skills for configuring, managing, and troubleshooting databases.

  • ⚙️ Supports Automation and Scripting – Introduces scripting techniques to automate database administration tasks.

  • 💾 Focus on Backup and Recovery – Prepares candidates to implement disaster recovery and high-availability strategies.

  • 🔍 Monitoring and Performance Tuning – Learn how to optimize database performance and conduct routine monitoring.

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  • 🏢 Enterprise Environment Readiness – Equips professionals with the skills to support enterprise-level database operations.

  • 🧩 Aligned with Industry Standards – Reflects best practices and current trends in data system operations and architecture.

  • 🎓 Ideal for Entry to Mid-Level Roles – Suited for aspiring database administrators, support technicians, and data professionals.

Learning Path

1.0 Database Fundamentals (24%)

  • 1.1 Compare and contrast database structure types.
  • 1.2 Given a scenario, develop, modify, and run SQL code.
  • 1.3 Compare and contrast scripting methods and scripting environments.
  • 1.4 Explain the impact of programming on database operations.

2.0 Database Deployment (16%)

  • 2.1 Compare and contrast aspects of database planning and design.
  • 2.2 Explain database implementation, testing, and deployment phases.

3.0 Database Management and Maintenance (25%)

  • 3.1 Explain the purpose of monitoring and reporting for database management and performance.
  • 3.2 Explain common database maintenance processes.
  • 3.3 Given a scenario, produce documentation and use relevant tools.
  • 3.4 Given a scenario, implement data management tasks.

4.0 Data and Database Security (23%)

  • 4.1 Explain data security concepts.
  • 4.2 Explain the purpose of governance and regulatory compliance.
  • 4.3 Given a scenario, implement policies and best practices related to authentication and authorization.
  • 4.4 Explain the purpose of database infrastructure security.
  • 4.5 Describe types of attacks and their effects on data systems.

5.0 Business Continuity (12%)

  • 5.1 Explain the importance of disaster recovery and relevant techniques.
  • 5.2 Explain backup and restore best practices and processes.

What Skills Will You Learn?

  • 📘 Database Fundamentals: Understand core database concepts, architecture, and data modeling techniques.

  • 🔧 Database Deployment & Maintenance: Learn to install, configure, and maintain both on-premises and cloud-based database environments.

  • 🔒 Data Security & Governance: Apply best practices for securing databases, ensuring compliance, and managing access controls.

  • 🛠️ Performance Tuning & Troubleshooting: Optimize database performance and troubleshoot issues efficiently.

  • ☁️ Cloud & Scripting Integration: Work with cloud-based databases and leverage automation using scripting tools like SQL, Python, or Bash.

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  • 🗂️ Backup & Recovery: Implement backup strategies and perform data restoration to ensure business continuity.

  • 📈 Monitoring & Reporting: Use tools to monitor system health, analyze logs, and generate reports for system performance and audits.

Jobs You Can Land with the CompTIA DataSys+  Certification:

  • Database Administrator (DBA): Manage and maintain databases, ensuring their performance, security, and reliability.

  • Data Analyst: Use databases to analyze and interpret data, providing valuable insights to businesses.

  • Database Developer: Design and develop database applications, ensuring they meet business requirements.

  • Database Architect: Plan, design, and build database systems to store and manage data efficiently.

  • Systems Administrator: Administer database systems and ensure they operate smoothly within an organization’s infrastructure.

  • Data Security Specialist: Focus on securing databases, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations, and preventing unauthorized access.

  • Cloud Database Administrator: Manage cloud-based databases, ensuring optimal performance and security in cloud environments.

  • Backup and Recovery Specialist: Implement backup strategies and ensure data can be restored in case of failure or disaster.

  • IT Consultant (Database Systems): Provide expertise and solutions to organizations for database design, maintenance, and security.

  • Business Intelligence Developer: Design and manage databases that support business intelligence applications and decision-making processes.

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Exam Details

Course NameCompTIA DataSys+ 
Course Number:DS0-001 
Required examDS0-001 
Number of QuestionsMaximum of 90 questions 
Type of QuestionsMultiple-choice and performance-based 
Length of Test90 Minutes 
Passing Score700 (on a scale of 100-900) 
RetirementUsually three years after launch 
LanguagesEnglish

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