How to use MongoDB Atlas to manage your server and data
Let someone professional manage your MongoDB server
In a previous article, the basic concepts of MongoDB and its components like database, collection, and document are introduced. Besides, we have introduced how to start a Docker container for a MongoDB server locally and how to perform basic CRUD operations in it with simple code snippets. You shall be able to work with MongoDB with confidence now.
In production, it is much more convenient and robust to use a hosted MongoDB server rather than a local one. You don’t need to worry about the infrastructure, security, and scalability of your servers. A popular choice is to use MongoDB Atlas, which is a multi-cloud database service created and maintained by the same people that build MongoDB. MongoDB Atlas has a free tier which is good for learning purposes. You can even use the free tier for some small projects if you only have a small amount of data.
To get started with MongoDB Atlas, go to the official website of MongoDB.
If you have already used MongoDB Atlas before, you can click “Sign in” to log in. Otherwise, click “Try Free” to create an account with MongoDB Atlas. You can enter your email, name, and password to create an account explicitly. Alternatively, you can sign up with your…
