This is a repackaged open source software product wherein additional charges apply for support. MongoDB is a powerful, open-source, NoSQL database management system designed for handling large volumes of data across distributed systems. Unlike traditional relational databases, MongoDB uses a document-oriented data model, storing data in flexible, JSON like documents BSON, which allows for varying data structures within a collection. This flexibility makes it ideal for managing unstructured data and rapidly evolving application requirements. MongoDB schema less nature and ease of integration with various programming languages make it a popular choice among developers for building modern, scalable applications.