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CompTIA DataSys+
DataSys+ defines and confirms a consistent skill set appropriate for certified database administrators (DBAs).
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- Description
- Curriculum
Database Fundamentals
Understand database structure types while developing, modifying and running structured query language (SQL) code, providing the groundwork to gather, store, and drive data assets on any operating system.
Database Deployment
Compare and contrast the different aspects of database design and planning and explain the various phases of the implementation, testing, deployment and optimization of collected data.
Database Management and Maintenance
Learn 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.
Business Continuity
Prepare for and recover from incidents by implementing best practices for disaster recovery, backup and restoration of database management systems.
Increase your ability to summarize important data governance concepts and apply data quality control concepts For more information on CompTIA Data+ visit https://www.comptia.org/certifications/datasys
Lesson 1
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Understanding Database Types and Structures -
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Identify Relational and Non-Relational Databases
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3
RELATIONAL DATABASES
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NON-RELATIONAL DATABASES
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KEY DIFFERENCES BETWEEN DATABASE STRUCTURE TYPES
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Review Activity: Relational and Non-Relational Databases -
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Topic 1B Understand Different Types of NoSQL Databases and Tools
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DOCUMENT-ORIENTED DATABASES
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KEY-VALUE STORES
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COLUMN-ORIENTED DATABASES
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GRAPH DATABASES
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NON-RELATIONAL DATA SYSTEMS
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Review Activity: Different Types of NoSQL Databases and Tools
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Topic 1C Understand Relational Database Design
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NORMALIZATION
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REFERENTIAL INTEGRITY
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ENTITY RELATIONSHIP DIAGRAMS
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RELATIONSHIPS AND KEY FIELDS
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TYPES OF RELATIONSHIPS
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Review Activity: Relational Database Design
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Topic 1D Identify Other Data Systems
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DATA WAREHOUSES
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DATA MARTS
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DATA LAKES
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Review Activity: Other Data Systems
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Summary
Lesson 2
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Recognizing Standards and Commands
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Topic 2A Understand Standards and Principles
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ANSI AND ISO STANDARDS
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ACID PRINCIPLES
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Review Activity: Standards and Principles
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Topic 2B Examine Operating Systems and Command Line Scripting
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COMMAND LINE SCRIPTING
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POWERSHELL
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OTHER LANGUAGES
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Review Activity: Operating Systems and Command Line Scripting
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Summary
Lesson 3
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Running Scripts for Data and Data Systems
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Create and Alter Objects Using Data Definition Language
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DATA DEFINITION LANGUAGE (DDL)
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CREATING AND ALTERING DATABASES
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CREATING TABLES
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ALTERING TABLES
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DELETING FIELDS AND TABLES
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Review Activity: Data Definition Language
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Topic 3B Manipulate Data Using Data Manipulation Language
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DATA MANIPULATION LANGUAGE (DML)
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SELECTING DATA
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UPDATING DATA
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SELECTING DATA FROM MULTIPLE TABLES
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INSERTING DATA
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DELETING DATA
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GROUPING AND AGGREGATING DATA
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Review Activity: Data Manipulation Language
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Topic 3C Work with Transactions
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TRANSACTION CONTROL LANGUAGE (TCL)
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COMMITTING DATA
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ROLLING BACK DATA
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Review Activity: Transactions
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Topic 3DPerform Data Management Tasks
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CONVERTING DATA TYPES
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APPENDING DATA
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CREATING INDEXES
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SHARING DATA EXPORTS
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Review Activity: Data Management Tasks
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Summary
Lesson 4
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Explaining the Impact of Programming on Database Operations
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Topic 4A Work with Views
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CREATING VIEWS
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SNAPSHOTS
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Review Activity: Views
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Topic 4B Understand Object-Relational Mapping
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MAPPING OBJECTS
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PERFORMING DATABASE OPERATIONS USING FRAMEWORKS
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IMPACT OF PROGRAMMING ON DATABASE OPERATIONS
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Review Activity: Object-Relational Mapping
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Topic 4C Program with SQL
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SET-BASED LOGIC
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STORED PROCEDURES
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CREATING STORED PROCEDURES
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TYPES OF TRIGGERS
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SETTING TRIGGERS
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Review Activity: Program with SQL
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Topic 4D Write Functions
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TYPES OF FUNCTIONS
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TEXT FUNCTIONS
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DATE FUNCTIONS
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LOGICAL FUNCTIONS
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AGGREGATE FUNCTIONS
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Review Activity: Functions
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Summary
Lesson 5
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Understanding Database Planning and Design
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Topic 5A Understand Types of Architecture
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CLOUD VS. ON-PREMISE
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PLATFORM AS A SERVICE (PAAS)
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SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE (SAAS)
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INFRASTRUCTURE AS A SERVICE (IAAS)
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Review Activity: Types of Architecture
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Topic 5B Gather Data System Requirements
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UNDERSTANDING THE OBJECTIVE OF THE DATABASE
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IDENTIFYING USER-RELATED INFORMATION
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GATHERING STORAGE AND SIZE REQUIREMENTS
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GATHERING DATA SOURCES
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Review Activity: Data System Requirements
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Topic 5C Review Documentation Requirements
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STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES
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DATA DICTIONARY
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SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
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MAINTENANCE DOCUMENTATION
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LEVERAGING TOOLS FOR DOCUMENTATION
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Review Activity: Documentation Requirements
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Summary
Lesson 6
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Implementing, Testing, and Deploying Databases
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Topic 6A Prepare for Deployment
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ACQUIRING ASSETS FOR DEPLOYMENT
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TYPES OF DEPLOYMENT
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CONSIDERATIONS FOR INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION
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AUTHENTICATION MODES
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RESTORING A DATABASE FROM BACKUP
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CONFIGURING A DATABASE
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Review Activity: Deployment
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Topic 6B Conduct Testing and Other Quality Measures
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DATABASE QUALITY CHECKS
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ADDRESSING CODE AND SYNTAX
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NEGATIVE TESTING
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STRESS TESTING APPLICATIONS
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REGRESSION TESTING
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VERSION CONTROL
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Review Activity: Testing and Other Quality Measures
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Topic 6C Understand Validation Techniques and Methods
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VALIDATING DATA INTEGRITY
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VALIDATING DATA VALUES
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AUTOMATED VALIDATION
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DATA VERIFICATION METHODS
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DATA MAPPING
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Review Activity: Validation Techniques and Methods
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Summary
Lesson 7
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Monitoring and Reporting on Database Performance
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Topic 7A Consider Database Connectivity Needs
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CLIENT-SERVER ARCHITECTURE
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DATABASE SERVER LOCATION
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DOMAIN NAME SERVICE (DNS)
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Review Activity: Database Connectivity Needs
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Topic 7B Monitor the Database
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MONITORING CONNECTIONS AND SESSIONS
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DIFFERENT TYPES OF CONNECTIONS
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GROWTH AND STORAGE LIMITS
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RESOURCE UTILIZATION
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REVIEWING LOG FILES AND ALERTS
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JOB COMPLETION AND FAILURES
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Review Activity: Monitor the Database
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Topic 7C Understand and Address Deadlocks
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HOW DEADLOCKS OCCUR
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IDENTIFYING THE CAUSE OF A DEADLOCK
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ADDRESSING A DEADLOCK
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Review Activity: Deadlocks
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Summary
Lesson 8
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Understanding Common Data Maintenance Processes
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Topic 8A Explain Patch Management
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PATCH MANAGEMENT
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TYPES OF PATCHES
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Review Activity: Patch Management
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Topic 8B Ensure Database Performance
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PERFORMANCE TUNING
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INDEX ANALYSIS AND OPTIMIZATION
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QUERY OPTIMIZATION
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QUERY EXECUTION PLAN
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LOAD BALANCING
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VALIDATING SCALABILITY
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Review Activity: Database Performance
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Topic 8C Ensure Database Integrity
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DESIGNING FOR DATA INTEGRITY
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LOCKING ORDER
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DATA CORRUPTION CHECKS
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Review Activity: Database Integrity
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Summary
Lesson 9
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Understanding Governance and Regulatory Compliance
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Topic 9A Understand the Importance of Protecting Data and Preventing Data Loss
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WHY WE PROTECT DATA
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IDENTIFYING PRIVATE DATA
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DATA AT REST
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DATA IN TRANSIT
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DATA ENDPOINTS
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DATA LEAKAGE
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DATA EXFILTRATION
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Review Activity: The Importance of Protecting Data and Preventing Data Loss
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Topic 9B Understand Data Retention Policies
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THE PURPOSE OF DATA RETENTION POLICIES
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ELEMENTS OF DATA RETENTION POLICIES
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Review Activity: Data Retention Policies
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Topic 9C Classify Data
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CONFIDENTIAL DATA
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PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION
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PERSONAL HEALTH INFORMATION
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PAYMENT CARD INDUSTRY DATA
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Review Activity: Data Classification
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Topic 9D Consider Global Jurisdiction and Regional Regulations
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GLOBAL JURISDICTION
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REGIONAL REGULATIONS
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Review Activity: Global Jurisdiction and Regional Regulations
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Topic 9E Understand Third-Party Agreements and Release Approvals
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DATA SHARING AND USAGE
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RELEASE APPROVALS
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Review Activity: Third-Party Agreements and Release Approvals
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Summary
Lesson 10
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Securing Data
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Topic 10A Understand Data Encryption
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ENCRYPTING DATA IN TRANSIT
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ENCRYPTING DATA AT REST
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Review Activity: Data Encryption
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Topic 10B Understand Data Masking
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PSEUDONYMIZATION
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ANONYMIZATION
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THE CHALLENGES OF DATA DISCOVERY
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Review Activity: Data Masking
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Topic 10C Describe Data Destruction Techniques
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LOGICAL DESTRUCTION
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PHYSICAL DESTRUCTION
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REGULATORY IMPACT ON DATA DESTRUCTION
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Review Activity: Data Destruction Techniques
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Topic 10D Audit Data Access
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ACCOUNT AUTHORIZATION
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CONNECTION REQUESTS
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EXPIRED ACCOUNTS
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Review Activity: Data Access Auditing
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Topic 10E Audit Code and Changes
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STRUCTURED QUERY LANGUAGE (SQL) CODE
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CREDENTIAL STORAGE CHECKS
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CHANGE MANAGEMENT
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CHANGE MANAGEMENT PROCESS
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CHANGE MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS
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Review Activity: Code Auditing and Change Management
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Summary
Lesson 11
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Lesson 11 Securing Data Access
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Topic 11A Understand Identity and Access Management
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AUTHENTICATION
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IDENTITY AND ACCESS MANAGEMENT
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Review Activity: Identity and Access Management
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Topic 11B Understand Access Controls
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PERMISSIONS AND ROLES
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SCHEMAS
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THE PRINCIPLE OF LEAST PRIVILEGE
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Review Activity: Access Controls
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Topic 11C Understand Password Policies
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COMMON PASSWORD POLICIES
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ENFORCEMENT OF PASSWORD POLICIES
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Review Activity: Password Policies
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Topic 11D Work with Service Accounts
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SERVICE ACCOUNTS
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BEST PRACTICES FOR SERVICE ACCOUNTS
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SERVICE ACCOUNT ABUSE
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Review Activity: Service Accounts
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Lesson 11 Summary
Lesson 12
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Lesson 12 Securing the Database and Server
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Topic 12A Utilize Physical Security
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Physical Access Controls
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SURVEILLANCE
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FIRE SUPPRESSION
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COOLING SYSTEMS
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Review Activity: Physical Security
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Topic 12B Utilize Logical Security
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FIREWALLS
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Perimeter Network
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PORT SECURITY
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Review Activity: Logical Security
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Lesson 12 Summary
Lesson 13
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Lesson 13 Classifying Types of Attacks
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Topic 13A Mitigate the SQL Injection Attack
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IDENTIFYING A SQL INJECTION ATTACK
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MITIGATING SQL INJECTION ATTACKS
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Review Activity: The SQL Injection Attack
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Topic 13B Mitigate the Denial of Service (DoS) Attack
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IDENTIFYING A DOS ATTACK
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MITIGATING DOS ATTACKS
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Review Activity: The Denial of Service (DoS) Attack
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Topic 13C Mitigate the On-Path Attack
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IDENTIFYING AN ON-PATH ATTACK
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MITIGATING ON-PATH ATTACKS
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Review Activity: The On-Path Attack
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Topic 13D Mitigate the Brute Force Attack
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IDENTIFYING A BRUTE FORCE ATTACK
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MITIGATING BRUTE FORCE ATTACKS
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Review Activity: The Brute Force Attack
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Topic 13E Mitigate Social Engineering Attacks
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DESCRIBING SOCIAL ENGINEERING PRINCIPLES
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IDENTIFYING PHISHING ATTACKS
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MITIGATING SOCIAL ENGINEERING ATTACKS
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Review Activity: Social Engineering Attacks
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Topic 13F Mitigate Malware
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IDENTIFYING TYPES OF MALWARE
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MITIGATING MALWARE ATTACKS
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Review Activity: Malware
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Lesson 13 Summary
Lesson 14
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Lesson 14 Planning for Disaster Recovery
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Topic 14A Plan for Disaster Recovery
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DISASTER RECOVERY DOCUMENTATION
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ELEMENTS OF A DISASTER RECOVERY PLAN
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BUSINESS CONTINUITY AND SYSTEM SECURITY
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REPLICATION
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LOG SHIPPING
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HIGH AVAILABILITY
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MIRRORING
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Review Activity: Disaster Recovery
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Topic 14B Conduct DR Plan Testing
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DR PLAN TESTING METHODS
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RECOVERY TIME OBJECTIVE (RTO)
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RECOVERY POINT OBJECTIVE (RPO)
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Review Activity: DR Plan Testing
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Topic 14C Transition/Failback to Normal Operations
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DISASTER RECOVERY FAILBACK
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DISASTER RECOVERY RETROSPECTIVE
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Review Activity: Transition/Failback to Normal Operations
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Lesson 14 Summary
Lesson 15
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Lesson 15 Implementing Backup and Restore Best Practices
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Topic 15A Identify Types of Backups
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FULL BACKUP
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INCREMENTAL BACKUP
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DIFFERENTIAL BACKUP
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SYNTHETIC FULL BACKUP
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DATABASE DUMPING
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Review Activity: Types of Backups
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Topic 15B Implement a Backup Strategy
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SCHEDULING BACKUPS
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Testing Backups
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VALIDATING BACKUP HASH
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Review Activity: A Backup Strategy
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Topic 15C Store and Purge Backups
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ON-SITE STORAGE
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OFF-SITE STORAGE
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ROTATING BOTH ON-SITE AND OFF-SITE
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PURGING AND ARCHIVING DATA
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Review Activity: Store and Purge Backups
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Lesson 15 Summary
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Lectures
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Level
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