CompTIA DataSys+ (DS0-001) Exam Blueprint

Comparing relational and non-relational databases like NoSQL, DynamoDB, and MongoDB

Applying data definition language (DDL), data manipulation language (DML), transaction control language (TCL), ACID (atomicity, consistency, isolation, durability) principles, stored procedures, and views

Comparing server-side vs. client-side scripting and using languages like Python, PowerShell, and command-line scripting

Using object-relational mapping (ORM) tools like Hibernate and Entity Framework, validating SQL code, and analyzing database server impact

Gathering requirements, designing database architecture, and creating documentation like data dictionaries and entity relationship diagrams (ERDs)

Validating schemas, performing stress tests, managing version control, and testing database connectivity

Installing, configuring, provisioning, and validating scalability

Tracking system alerts, performance metrics, transaction logs, and resource utilization

Optimizing queries, managing patches, planning capacity, and tuning performance

Using data dictionaries, ERDs, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and compliance documentation

Modifying data, managing redundancy, defining relationships, and using views/materialized views

Applying encryption (in transit, at rest), data masking, and destruction techniques

Implementing data loss prevention, retention policies, and regulations like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)

Managing access controls, password policies, and identity management

Applying physical controls like biometrics and fire suppression, and logical controls like firewalls and port security

Addressing SQL injection, denial of service (DoS), phishing, ransomware, and brute-force attacks

Creating disaster recovery plans, replication strategies, and failover processes

Implementing clustering, load balancing, and system redundancy

Conducting impact analysis, risk mitigation, and continuity testing