CompTIA Certifications

CompTIA DataSys+

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Overview

The CompTIA DataSys+ (DS0-001) certification exam certifies that the successful candidate has the knowledge and skills required to deploy, manage, and maintain databases, including employing the fundamentals of scripting and programming in a database environment while using security and business continuity best-practices.

CompTIA DataSys+ ensures learners have skills around:

  • Database Fundamentals - A solid understanding of database structure types and the ability to develop, modify and run code provides the groundwork for database administrators to gather, store, and drive data assets.
  • Database Deployment - Compare and contrast the different aspects of database planning and design and explain the various phases of the implementation, testing, and deployment of collected data.
  • Database Management and Maintenance - Understand the purpose of monitoring and reporting database performance, explain common database maintenance processes, and produce critical documentation. 
  • Data and Database Security - Secure databases, protect against attacks, and control authorization while ensuring governance and regulatory compliance.

Exam Domains

DataSys+ DS0-001

DOMAIN
% OF EXAM
1.0 Database Fundamentals
24%
2.0 Database Deployment
16%
3.0 Database Management and Maintenance
25%
4.0 Data and Database Security
23%
5.0 Business Continuity
12%
Total
100%

Popular Job Roles With CompTIA DataSys+

  • Database Administrator
  • Sr. Database Administrator
  • System Database Administrator
  • Task-Oriented Database Administrator
  • Application Database Administrator
  • Cloud Database Administrator
  • Specialist Database Administrator
  • Performance Database Administrator
  • Database Manager

Organizations That Helped Develop CompTIA DataSys+

  • BlueOwl LLC
  • Cisco Systems Inc
  • City of Alexandria
  • Uganda Registrations Services Bureau
  • University Of Utah
  • IBM
  • Pom Analytics, Inc.
  • CriticalRiver
  • EiTZAC LLC
  • TAPFIN

Exam Details

Exam Code DS0-001
Launch Date July 18, 2023
Exam Description The CompTIA DataSys+ exam sets a unified standard of skills for the successful management and securing of data assets. It covers what database administrators need to deploy, manage, and maintain systems, including employing the fundamentals of scripting and programming in a database environment while using security and business continuity best-practices.
Number of Questions Maximum of 90 questions
Type of Questions Multiple-choice and performance-based
Length of Test 90 minutes
Passing Score 700 (on a scale of 100 to 900)
Recommended Experience 2-3 years of experience in a database administrator role.
Languages English
Retirement TBD - Usually three years after launch
Testing Provider Pearson VUE

Testing Centers
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