MongoDB Atlas Tutorial
This article provides a quick tutorial on how to get started using MongoDB Atlas.
FAQ
How to use MongoDB Atlas?
Getting started with Atlas is easy. Simply create an account, deploy a free-tier cluster, configure network access and a user, and then connect to the cluster. Performing CRUD operations is straightforward using either a MongoDB Atlas driver in your code or Atlas’ built-in Data Explorer.
What is Atlas in MongoDB?
MongoDB Atlas is a Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) for MongoDB. With MongoDB Atlas, you can get the power of MongoDB—a modern, document-based database—without managing servers and network infrastructure.
Is MongoDB Atlas free?
MongoDB Atlas offers a free account using a shared cluster with up to 512MB of storage. For teams with advanced or production-ready needs, paid plans are available for dedicated and multi-region clusters.
What is the difference between MongoDB and MongoDB Atlas?
MongoDB is a cross-platform, non-relational database. MongoDB Atlas is a cloud-hosted Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) that allows you to have the power of MongoDB without worrying about servers and network infrastructure.
Is MongoDB Atlas secure?
MongoDB Atlas is a highly-secure Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) with enterprise-level security features for authentication, authorization, end-to-end encryption, and more.
What is MongoDB Atlas good for?
MongoDB Atlas is good for teams that want to take advantage of the benefits of MongoDB without having to worry about scalability, availability, compliance, and security. Using MongoDB Atlas allows your team to instead focus on unique business solutions.