SSPL-1.0 (Community Server)
MongoDB
Document database for flexible data models at scale
A popular document-oriented database, commonly used where schema flexibility and developer velocity matter.
In depth
What it is
MongoDB is a popular document-oriented database, commonly used where schema flexibility and developer velocity matter.
Key features
- Document model - JSON-like documents with flexible schema.
- Replication - Replica sets for HA and read scaling.
- Sharding - Horizontal scaling via sharding.
- Aggregation - Aggregation pipeline for analytics-style queries.
Strengths
- Document model - JSON-like documents with flexible schema.
- Replication - Replica sets for HA and read scaling.
- Sharding - Horizontal scaling via sharding.
Trade-offs
- Data modeling - Schema design and indexing are critical for performance.
- Licensing - License affects redistribution and managed-service usage.
- Operations - Shard balancing and index management add complexity.
Pricing
Commercial licensing with a source-available component. Hosted offerings and enterprise features are sold under paid plans.
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