Mongodb Administrator's Guide

MongoDB is a high-performance and feature-rich NoSQL database that forms the backbone of the systems that power many different organizations. Packed with many features that have become essential for many different types of software professional and incredibly easy to use, this cookbook contains more than 100 recipes to address the everyday challenges of working with MongoDB.

Starting with database configuration, you will understand the indexing aspects of MongoDB. The book also includes practical recipes on how you can optimize your database query performance, perform diagnostics, and query debugging. You will also learn how to implement the core administration tasks required for high-availability and scalability, achieved through replica sets and sharding, respectively. You will also implement server security concepts such as authentication, user management, role-based access models, and TLS configuration. You will also learn how to back up and recover your database efficiently and monitor server performance.

By the end of this book, you will have all the information you need—along with tips, tricks, and best practices—to implement a high-performance MongoDB solution.

What you will learn
Install and deploy MongoDB in production
Manage and implement optimal indexes
Optimize monitoring in MongoDB
Fine-tune the performance of your queries
Debug and diagnose your database's performance
Optimize database backups and recovery and ensure high availability
Make your MongoDB instance scalable
Implement security and user authentication features in MongoDB
Master optimal cloud deployment strategies