Terraform Academy · Enterprise Knowledge Graph

Data, Storage and Protection Knowledge Graph

Relate data classification, storage services, databases, encryption, keys, replication, backup, retention and recovery.

Objective: Choose and operate data services according to sensitivity, access pattern, durability and recovery requirements.

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Foundations and prerequisites

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Structured, semi-structured and unstructured data concepts

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Object, file, block, relational and NoSQL service models

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Performance, consistency, durability, RPO and RTO fundamentals

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Technology relationships and dependencies

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Applications depend on identity, network and encryption controls

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Replication supports availability while backup supports recoverability

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Lifecycle, retention and legal-hold rules govern long-term handling

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Architecture, delivery and operations

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Select storage and database services from workload characteristics

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Apply private access, encryption and key-management controls

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Operate capacity, performance, backup, restore and archival processes

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Validation and learning evidence

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Test point-in-time restore and immutable recovery copies

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Validate deletion, retention, access and key-rotation controls

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Map business services to datasets, owners and recovery priorities

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