MongoDB

MongoDB is a document-oriented NoSQL database designed for modern application development. It stores data in flexible, JSON-like documents, enabling developers to work with data in a way that naturally maps to objects in application code. MongoDB's architecture allows for horizontal scaling across multiple machines, providing high availability and performance.

Advantages

• Flexible schema design that adapts to changing application requirements
• Native support for geospatial data and complex queries
• Built-in sharding for horizontal scaling across clusters
• Rich indexing capabilities for optimized query performance
• Community Edition provides sovereignty with enterprise-grade capabilities

Use Cases

• Document storage and retrieval
• Real-time analytics applications
• Content management systems

Alternatives

• DynamoDB (AWS) (Sovereignty: 1)
• Cosmos DB (Microsoft) (Sovereignty: 1)

Installation Steps

1. Import MongoDB public GPG key and create a source list file
2. Install MongoDB Community Edition packages
3. Configure mongod.conf for security, storage, and networking
4. Set up authentication and secure database access
5. Implement backup strategy with mongodump or filesystem snapshots

Resources

• Official Documentation
• GitHub Repository