CompTIA DataSys+ Study Guide

Chapter 1Today's Data Systems Professional

Data drives the modern business. Virtually every organization collects large quantities of data about its customers, products, employees, and service offerings. Managers naturally seek to analyze that data and harness the information it contains to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and profitability of their work.

Data systems provide the ability to store, process, and analyze that data in an efficient and effective manner. Teams of dedicated data systems professionals design and manage these systems to improve their organization's ability to compete in today's marketplace. They are able to select appropriate data tools to deploy, manage, and maintain databases. They also understand the importance ...