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Your all-in-one guide to preparing for the CompTIA DataSys+ exam

In CompTIA DataSys+ Study Guide: Exam DS0-001, a team of accomplished IT experts delivers a practical and hands-on roadmap to succeeding on the challenging DS0-001 exam and in a new or existing career as a data systems professional. In the book, you'll explore the essentials of databases, their deployment, management, maintenance, security, and more.

Whether you're preparing for your first attempt at the CompTIA DataSys+ exam or for your first day on the job at a new database-related IT position, this book walks you through the foundational and intermediate skills you need to have to succeed. It covers every objective tested by the DS0-001 and skills commonly required in the real-world.

You''ll also find:

  • Practice test questions that measure your readiness for the real exam and your ability to handle the challenges of a new data systems position
  • Examples and scen

    Table of Contents

    Introduction xxi

    Assessment Test xxviii

    Chapter 1 Today's Data Systems Professional 1

    Data Drives the Modern Business 2

    Data 3

    Storage 3

    Computing Power 5

    Data Systems 5

    Database Fundamentals 6

    Database Deployment 7

    Database Management and Maintenance 8

    Data and Database Security 8

    Business Continuity 9

    Careers in Data Systems 10

    Summary 11

    Chapter 2 Database Fundamentals 13

    Types of Databases 14

    The Relational Model 14

    Relational Databases 18

    Nonrelational Databases 22

    Linear vs. Nonlinear Format 27

    NoSQL Database Tools 28

    Programming and Database Operations 29

    Object- Relational Mapping 30

    Process to Gauge Impact 31

    Summary 33

    Exam Essentials 34

    Review Questions 36

    Chapter 3 SQL and Scripting 41

    Flavors of SQL 42

    Data Definition Language 43

    Data Manipulation Language 46

    Set- Based Logic 50

    Transaction Control Languages 54

    ACID Principles 58

    SQL 58

    Programmatic SQL 59

    SQL and Set-Based Logic 68

    Automating Operations 72

    Script Purpose and Runtime Location 74

    Languages 75

    Command- Line Scripting 76

    Summary 77

    Exam Essentials 79

    Review Questions 81

    Chapter 4 Database Deployment 87

    Planning and Design 88

    Requirements Gathering 88

    Database Architecture 99

    Schema Design 106

    Design Documentation 116

    Implementation, Testing, and Deployment 121

    Acquisition of Assets 121

    Phases of Deployment 122

    Database Connectivity 122

    Testing 127

    Database Validation 135

    Summary 139

    Exam Essentials 140

    Review Questions 142

    Chapter 5 Database Management and Maintenance 147

    Monitoring and Reporting 148

    System Alerts and Notifications 149

    Log Files 157

    Deadlock Monitoring 158

    Connections and Sessions 159

    Maintenance 160

    Database Stability 160

    Database Performance 163

    Database Reliability 168

    Facilitating Operations 172

    Data Management Tasks 180

    Data Management 181

    Summary 189

    Exam Essentials 191

    Review Questions 193

    Chapter 6 Governance, Security, and Compliance 199

    Data Governance 200

    Data Governance Roles 200

    Access Requirements 201

    Data Retention 206

    Identity and Access Management 207

    Identification, Authentication, and Authorization 207

    Authentication Techniques 208

    Password Policies 209

    Account Types 211

    Data Security 212

    Protecting Data at Rest 213

    Protecting Data in Transit 213

    Data Loss Prevention 216

    Data Classification 217

    Personally Identifiable Information 217

    Protected Health Information 218

    Payment Card Information 220

    Regional Requirements 221

    Breach Reporting Requirements 222

    Routine Auditing 223

    Expired Accounts 223

    Connection Requests 223

    SQL Code 224

    Credential Storage Checks 224

    Summary 225

    Exam Essentials 225

    Review Questions 227

    Chapter 7 Database Security 231

    Database Infrastructure Security 232

    Physical Security 232

    Logical Security 237

    Database Attacks 242

    SQL Injection 242

    Denial of Service 248

    On- Path Attacks 249

    Malware 250

    Phishing 253

    Password Attacks 255

    Summary 255

    Exam Essentials 256

    Review Questions 258

    Chapter 8 Business Continuity 265

    The Nature of Disaster 266

    Natural Disasters 266

    Human-Made Disasters 272

    Disaster Recovery Planning 275

    Prioritizing Disaster Recovery Efforts 275

    Disaster Recovery Documentation 277

    Disaster Recovery Technology 280

    Disaster Recovery Plan Testing 285

    Lessons Learned 287

    Plan Maintenance 288

    Backup and Restore 288

    Summary 292

    Exam Essentials 293

    Review Questions 294

    Appendix Answers to Review Questions 299

    Chapter 2: Database Fundamentals 300

    Chapter 3: SQL and Scripting 301

    Chapter 4: Database Deployment 304

    Chapter 5: Database Management and Maintenance 309

    Chapter 6: Governance, Security, and Compliance 312

    Chapter 7: Database Security 314

    Chapter 8: Business Continuity 316

    Index 319

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      Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 23/10/2023
      ISBN13: 9781394180059, 978-1394180059
      ISBN10: 1394180055

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Your all-in-one guide to preparing for the CompTIA DataSys+ exam

      In CompTIA DataSys+ Study Guide: Exam DS0-001, a team of accomplished IT experts delivers a practical and hands-on roadmap to succeeding on the challenging DS0-001 exam and in a new or existing career as a data systems professional. In the book, you'll explore the essentials of databases, their deployment, management, maintenance, security, and more.

      Whether you're preparing for your first attempt at the CompTIA DataSys+ exam or for your first day on the job at a new database-related IT position, this book walks you through the foundational and intermediate skills you need to have to succeed. It covers every objective tested by the DS0-001 and skills commonly required in the real-world.

      You''ll also find:

      • Practice test questions that measure your readiness for the real exam and your ability to handle the challenges of a new data systems position
      • Examples and scen

        Table of Contents

        Introduction xxi

        Assessment Test xxviii

        Chapter 1 Today's Data Systems Professional 1

        Data Drives the Modern Business 2

        Data 3

        Storage 3

        Computing Power 5

        Data Systems 5

        Database Fundamentals 6

        Database Deployment 7

        Database Management and Maintenance 8

        Data and Database Security 8

        Business Continuity 9

        Careers in Data Systems 10

        Summary 11

        Chapter 2 Database Fundamentals 13

        Types of Databases 14

        The Relational Model 14

        Relational Databases 18

        Nonrelational Databases 22

        Linear vs. Nonlinear Format 27

        NoSQL Database Tools 28

        Programming and Database Operations 29

        Object- Relational Mapping 30

        Process to Gauge Impact 31

        Summary 33

        Exam Essentials 34

        Review Questions 36

        Chapter 3 SQL and Scripting 41

        Flavors of SQL 42

        Data Definition Language 43

        Data Manipulation Language 46

        Set- Based Logic 50

        Transaction Control Languages 54

        ACID Principles 58

        SQL 58

        Programmatic SQL 59

        SQL and Set-Based Logic 68

        Automating Operations 72

        Script Purpose and Runtime Location 74

        Languages 75

        Command- Line Scripting 76

        Summary 77

        Exam Essentials 79

        Review Questions 81

        Chapter 4 Database Deployment 87

        Planning and Design 88

        Requirements Gathering 88

        Database Architecture 99

        Schema Design 106

        Design Documentation 116

        Implementation, Testing, and Deployment 121

        Acquisition of Assets 121

        Phases of Deployment 122

        Database Connectivity 122

        Testing 127

        Database Validation 135

        Summary 139

        Exam Essentials 140

        Review Questions 142

        Chapter 5 Database Management and Maintenance 147

        Monitoring and Reporting 148

        System Alerts and Notifications 149

        Log Files 157

        Deadlock Monitoring 158

        Connections and Sessions 159

        Maintenance 160

        Database Stability 160

        Database Performance 163

        Database Reliability 168

        Facilitating Operations 172

        Data Management Tasks 180

        Data Management 181

        Summary 189

        Exam Essentials 191

        Review Questions 193

        Chapter 6 Governance, Security, and Compliance 199

        Data Governance 200

        Data Governance Roles 200

        Access Requirements 201

        Data Retention 206

        Identity and Access Management 207

        Identification, Authentication, and Authorization 207

        Authentication Techniques 208

        Password Policies 209

        Account Types 211

        Data Security 212

        Protecting Data at Rest 213

        Protecting Data in Transit 213

        Data Loss Prevention 216

        Data Classification 217

        Personally Identifiable Information 217

        Protected Health Information 218

        Payment Card Information 220

        Regional Requirements 221

        Breach Reporting Requirements 222

        Routine Auditing 223

        Expired Accounts 223

        Connection Requests 223

        SQL Code 224

        Credential Storage Checks 224

        Summary 225

        Exam Essentials 225

        Review Questions 227

        Chapter 7 Database Security 231

        Database Infrastructure Security 232

        Physical Security 232

        Logical Security 237

        Database Attacks 242

        SQL Injection 242

        Denial of Service 248

        On- Path Attacks 249

        Malware 250

        Phishing 253

        Password Attacks 255

        Summary 255

        Exam Essentials 256

        Review Questions 258

        Chapter 8 Business Continuity 265

        The Nature of Disaster 266

        Natural Disasters 266

        Human-Made Disasters 272

        Disaster Recovery Planning 275

        Prioritizing Disaster Recovery Efforts 275

        Disaster Recovery Documentation 277

        Disaster Recovery Technology 280

        Disaster Recovery Plan Testing 285

        Lessons Learned 287

        Plan Maintenance 288

        Backup and Restore 288

        Summary 292

        Exam Essentials 293

        Review Questions 294

        Appendix Answers to Review Questions 299

        Chapter 2: Database Fundamentals 300

        Chapter 3: SQL and Scripting 301

        Chapter 4: Database Deployment 304

        Chapter 5: Database Management and Maintenance 309

        Chapter 6: Governance, Security, and Compliance 312

        Chapter 7: Database Security 314

        Chapter 8: Business Continuity 316

        Index 319

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