CompTIA DataSys+ Course

CompTIA DataSys+ is a vendor neutral credential, which means it proves database skills that apply across platforms rather than tying you to a single product. It validates that you can build, deploy, secure and maintain databases, write and optimise SQL, and keep data systems available and compliant. For database administrators, data engineers and IT staff moving into database work, it is a practical way to put a recognised standard against skills you use day to day, and it is a sensible companion to product specific database training.

At Logitrain the official CompTIA DS0-001 exam fee is included in the course price, so the exam is not a separate cost, and you keep the digital course material for reference afterwards. Every course carries our price beat guarantee. You can sit the exam at the Logitrain test centre as an authorised Pearson VUE centre, at any other Pearson VUE centre, or online through Pearson VUE proctoring from a private space. Study in person in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, in house at your own premises anywhere in Australia, or live online in real time with a trainer. Logitrain has trained over 15,000 professionals and staff from more than 2,500 Australian organisations since 2004.

There are no formal prerequisites for the CompTIA DataSys+ course, so you can enrol without holding another certification first. To get the most from it, CompTIA recommends around two to three years of hands on experience in database administration, along with a working knowledge of networking equivalent to CompTIA Network+, and some familiarity with SQL and database concepts.

If you are newer to IT and want to build that networking and systems foundation first, our CompTIA certification courses cover the entry and intermediate steps that lead naturally into DataSys+.

Candidates can achieve this certification by passing the following exam.

• DS0-001 CompTIA DataSys+

You can book and sit the exam within three months of finishing your course. Sit it at the Logitrain test centre, at any other Pearson VUE test centre, or online through Pearson VUE online proctoring from a private space.

Exam format: a maximum of 90 multiple choice and performance based questions, 90 minutes, with a passing score of 700 on a scale of 100 to 900.

Your enrolment includes the Logitrain CompTIA DataSys+ course material in digital format, mapped to the current DS0-001 exam objectives so you can revise each domain after class. The notes cover database fundamentals and SQL, deployment, management and maintenance, security, and business continuity for the DS0-001 exam.

• Understand relational and non-relational database structures
• Write and run SQL to create, query and manage data
• Apply data modelling, entity relationship diagrams and normalisation
• Plan, design and provision database systems
• Install, configure and validate database deployments
• Manage and maintain databases, including patching and upgrades
• Optimise queries and tune database performance
• Monitor system alerts, performance metrics and transaction logs
• Implement database access control, roles and permissions
• Apply encryption, auditing and data privacy controls
• Identify and mitigate database vulnerabilities such as SQL injection
• Plan and perform database backup, recovery and high availability
• Implement disaster recovery and business continuity processes
• Automate database tasks using Python and PowerShell scripting
• Create and maintain database documentation and standard operating procedures

• Database administrators
• Aspiring and junior database administrators
• Database developers
• Data and systems engineers
• Data warehouse and business intelligence support staff
• IT support professionals moving into database roles
• Cloud database administrators
• IT professionals preparing for the CompTIA DataSys+ DS0-001 certification

CompTIA recommends around two to three years of database administration experience, although there are no formal entry requirements.

• Explain relational and non-relational database structure types
• Compare database models and when to use each
• Describe database objects, schemas and data types
• Write and run SQL data definition statements such as CREATE and ALTER
• Write and run SQL data manipulation statements such as SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE and DELETE
• Use joins, views and materialised views to work with data
• Apply data modelling, entity relationship diagrams and normalisation
• Use scripting languages such as Python and PowerShell to automate tasks
• Gather requirements and design a database architecture
• Plan and design databases to meet business needs
• Install, configure and provision database systems
• Validate schemas and test database connectivity
• Perform stress testing and validate scalability
• Manage version control during deployment
• Modify data and manage data redundancy
• Define and manage table relationships
• Optimise queries and tune database performance
• Plan capacity and manage patches and upgrades
• Monitor system alerts, performance metrics and transaction logs
• Track and manage resource utilisation
• Create and maintain data dictionaries, ERDs and standard operating procedures
• Perform routine maintenance tasks across operating systems
• Implement user access control, roles and permissions
• Configure authentication methods for database access
• Apply data encryption at rest and in transit
• Audit database activity and review logs
• Identify and mitigate common vulnerabilities such as SQL injection
• Apply data governance, privacy and compliance requirements
• Plan and implement database backup strategies
• Perform database recovery and restore operations
• Design high availability and redundancy
• Implement disaster recovery procedures
• Document business continuity and compliance processes

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Got a team to train? Logitrain can deliver the CompTIA DataSys+ course in house at your premises anywhere in Australia, with the same skilled trainer, digital course material, mock tests and included official exam as the public courses. In house delivery suits database and data teams who want everyone trained together on dates that suit the business, and the content can be tailored to the database platforms your organisation runs.

What is CompTIA DataSys+?

CompTIA DataSys+ is a vendor neutral database certification, earned by passing the DS0-001 exam. It validates the skills to deploy, manage, secure and maintain databases and data systems, including SQL, scripting, security and business continuity.

Is the DataSys+ exam included in the course?

Yes. The official DS0-001 exam fee is included at Logitrain. You can sit the exam at our Pearson VUE test centre or online within three months of finishing the course.

What is the difference between CompTIA DataSys+ and CompTIA Data+?

They are different certifications. DataSys+ (DS0-001) is about database administration, deploying, managing and securing databases. Data+ (DA0-001) is about data analytics, reporting and turning data into insight. Choose DataSys+ if your work is running databases.

What are the prerequisites for DataSys+?

There are no formal prerequisites. CompTIA recommends around two to three years of database administration experience and a networking foundation equivalent to CompTIA Network+, along with some familiarity with SQL.

Which exam does the DataSys+ course cover?

The course prepares you for the current CompTIA DataSys+ exam, DS0-001. The exam has a maximum of 90 multiple choice and performance based questions, runs for 90 minutes, and has a passing score of 700 on a scale of 100 to 900.

How long is the DataSys+ course?

The course runs over 5 days full time, or 5 weeks part time if you study in the evenings or on weekends. Speak with us about the current schedule.

Where can I do the DataSys+ course?

In person at the Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane centres, in person at a conference centre or partner venue in other cities on request, in house at your own premises anywhere in Australia, or live online in real time with a trainer.

How much does the DataSys+ course cost?

The CompTIA DataSys+ course starts from $1,699 with the official DS0-001 exam fee included, and it carries our price beat guarantee, so we will beat a competitor’s advertised price for the same course.

How long is the DataSys+ certification valid?

The CompTIA DataSys+ certification is valid for three years. You can renew it by earning continuing education credits over that period or by retaking the exam.