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Scaling MongoDB with Sharding: Setup Best Practices
In our previous post, we covered the basics of sharding (how MongoDB distributes data across multiple servers), why config servers are critical, and how balancing helps maintain efficiency. Now, we’ll go deeper into three critical areas that will determine whether your sharded cluster thrives or struggles: Let’s break these down in detail. Shard Key Selection:…
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Scaling MongoDB with Sharding: The Basics
When your database starts to outgrow its capacity, you’ve got two options: scale up or scale out. Scaling up means buying bigger, beefier servers with more RAM, CPU, and disk space. Whereas scaling out (using MongoDB’s sharding feature) can be a more cost-effective and flexible solution. The Basics of Sharding In simple terms, sharding involves…
