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Exam Information
Official specifications published by CompTIA
Exam Format
90 min
Maximum 90
700
Intermediate
Registration
$390 USD
Pearson VUE or online proctoring
English, Japanese
Validity
3 years
Earn 60 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) over 3 years; Retake the current DataSys+ exam; Pass a higher-level CompTIA certification
DS0-001 Exam Topics and Domains
DS0-001 is organized into 5 weighted domains. Expect to work with Active Directory, Amazon DynamoDB, AWS KMS, AWS RDS, and more.
1
Database Fundamentals
24%
Database Structure Types
Compare and contrast relational vs. non-relational databasesNoSQL database types
- Compare and contrast relational and non-relational databases
- Identify appropriate database types for specific use cases
- Understand NoSQL database categories and their applications
SQL Code Development
Data Definition Language (DDL)Data Manipulation Language (DML)Transaction Control Language (TCL)ACID PrinciplesSQL ProgrammingDatabase Logging
- Apply DDL, DML, and TCL commands effectively
- Implement ACID principles in database transactions
- Create and manage stored procedures, triggers, functions, and views
- Understand set-based logic and query optimization
Scripting Methods
Server-side vs. client-side scriptingScripting languages
- Compare server-side and client-side scripting approaches
- Use PowerShell, Python, and command-line tools for database automation
- Implement database maintenance scripts
Programming Impact on Databases
Object-Relational Mapping (ORM)Application integration
- Use ORM tools like Hibernate and Entity Framework
- Understand the impact of programming approaches on database performance
- Implement effective application integration patterns
2
Database Deployment
16%
Planning and Design
Requirements gatheringDatabase architecture designDesign documentation
- Gather and analyze database requirements
- Design database architectures for cloud and on-premises environments
- Create comprehensive design documentation including ERDs and data dictionaries
Implementation and Testing
Database installation and configurationValidation and testing
- Install and configure database systems
- Validate schemas and test database connectivity
- Perform stress testing and manage version control
Deployment Phases
Database deployment
- Execute database installation and configuration
- Provision and validate database resources
- Ensure scalability during deployment
3
Database Management and Maintenance
25%
Monitoring and Reporting
System monitoringPerformance analysis
- Monitor system alerts, performance metrics, and transaction logs
- Track resource utilization and connection management
- Analyze query performance and log files
Maintenance Processes
Query and index optimizationDatabase maintenanceMigration strategies
- Optimize queries and manage indexes
- Perform database integrity checks and patch management
- Plan capacity and tune performance
- Execute database migrations
Documentation and Tools
Maintenance documentation
- Maintain data dictionaries and ERDs
- Create and update SOPs
- Use database modeling tools
- Maintain compliance documentation
Data Management Tasks
Data operations
- Perform data modification operations
- Manage data redundancy and relationships
- Implement views and materialized views
- Execute data archiving strategies
4
Data and Database Security
23%
Data Security Concepts
EncryptionData protection techniques
- Apply encryption for data in-transit and at-rest
- Implement data masking and destruction techniques
- Configure security auditing and access controls
Governance and Compliance
Compliance standardsData governance
- Implement industry compliance standards
- Manage data privacy regulations
- Maintain audit trails and compliance reporting
- Define data retention policies
Authentication and Authorization
Access controlIdentity management
- Manage user authentication and authorization
- Implement role-based access control
- Configure service accounts and permissions
- Use stored procedures for controlled data access
Infrastructure Security
Physical securityLogical security
- Apply physical security controls
- Configure network security for databases
- Manage ports and firewalls
- Implement secure connection protocols
- Maintain security patches
Threat Mitigation
Common threatsSecurity best practices
- Prevent SQL injection and other common attacks
- Identify and mitigate database vulnerabilities
- Implement security best practices
- Execute incident response procedures
5
Business Continuity
12%
Backup and Recovery
Backup strategiesRecovery procedures
- Implement backup strategies (full, differential, incremental)
- Define backup retention policies
- Execute recovery procedures
- Perform restore testing and point-in-time recovery
- Manage backup storage
High Availability
HA architectures
- Implement clustering configurations
- Configure replication strategies
- Design failover mechanisms
- Set up load balancing
- Plan for system redundancy
Risk Assessment
Risk management
- Identify and assess potential risks
- Conduct impact analysis
- Create disaster recovery plans
- Define RTO and RPO
- Execute business impact assessments
How do I earn this certification?
Passing DS0-001 earns the CompTIA DataSys+ certification. It sits in the Data Management and Infrastructure track.
Next Level Options
- CS0-003 - CompTIA CySA+Advanced security analytics for database threat detection
- PT0-003 - CompTIA PenTest+Penetration testing skills for database security validation
- DP-900 - Azure Data FundamentalsCloud database specialization with Microsoft Azure
- DVA-C02 - AWS Certified Developer - AssociateCloud development with focus on AWS database services
- 1Z0-071 - Oracle Database SQLVendor-specific database specialization
Alternative Paths
- XK0-005 - CompTIA Linux+Linux administration skills for database server management
- SK0-005 - CompTIA Server+Server administration foundation for database hosting
- CV0-004 - CompTIA Cloud+Cloud infrastructure knowledge for cloud database deployments
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2023-07-18
- Announcement date: 2023-07-18
Updates
- NoSQL Databases Current versions (MongoDB 7.x, Cassandra 5.x, etc.) Exam covers vendor-neutral NoSQL concepts applicable to current versions • Release date: 2024
- Cloud Database Services AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database, Google Cloud SQL Cloud deployment concepts remain current across platform updates • Release date: Ongoing updates
- Database Security Standards GDPR, PCI DSS 4.0 Security and compliance domains align with current regulations • Release date: 2024
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Database Administrators and IT Support Specialists transitioning to database roles.
- 2-3 years of experience in database administrator role
- Understanding of database fundamentals
- Familiarity with SQL
- Basic scripting knowledge (Python, PowerShell)