MongoDB Atlas serves as our primary database for storing data. We utilize MongoDB Atlas as our main database solution, which provides us with free space to work with and some MB of free storage. When working with Express.js code as our backend, storing data in JSON format is not required, unlike the problem encountered with SQL. Once we require unstructured data, that is what we use MongoDB Atlas for, and it also frees up some of the memory and storage, so it works very well for our use cases. MongoDB Atlas has free storage that allows us to work with the tools and understand them better. I have highlighted several aspects of this solution.
MongoDB Atlas Enterprise
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Cloud database has transformed client demos and supports flexible unstructured data workflows
What is our primary use case?
How has it helped my organization?
MongoDB Atlas impacts our organization positively as it is our primary source of working, and we work on multiple client projects to demonstrate at least a demo to them. MongoDB Atlas works very well in our organization. When discussing one of the projects on MongoDB Atlas, the UI is very aesthetically pleasing; we do not have to go and deploy some RDS or other solutions. The cluster is already there; we just have to log in and start working on it. Additionally, there is a simple connection string that allows us to manage security as well. MongoDB Atlas UI facilitates managing security, and there is IP address tracking available, which we can specify. It is separate from others, and I would say the scalability is also very good—the ability to scale the database directly is excellent and does not require server adjustments.
During my development phase, this is very good and easy to understand, which is beneficial if anyone new comes on board.
What is most valuable?
The best feature I would say is that there is free storage, which any NoSQL database provides, such as MongoDB Atlas. Apart from that, there is a very good MongoDB Atlas UI where we can see the cluster, databases, and all these features. When we are using it, the transactions go for real-time processing. These are the features that it offers us, and the connection is very good to any framework we are using in the backend.
MongoDB Atlas is our primary database, and we prefer this because of the reliability of MongoDB Atlas. The UI is very good for Atlas, and the non-structured database is advantageous because we do not have required schema restrictions. The cluster management and the database handling of Atlas are very good. By using the UI, we can manage this efficiently, and these are the features on MongoDB Atlas that give us what we need.
What needs improvement?
I do not find any necessary improvements for MongoDB Atlas; it is already good at handling tasks, and we have a local compass as well. There is no disturbance with MongoDB Atlas; it operates well. The UI is good, although I have checked one aspect in MongoDB Atlas: when we make transactions, they do not process in real-time and require a refresh. I attribute this delay to a minor browser issue, but overall, the compass is already integrated, so I do not see any improvements needed.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working here for more than three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
MongoDB Atlas is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
MongoDB Atlas scalability is very good.
How are customer service and support?
I have not reached out to customer support, as I have not encountered any problems, so I have not needed to contact them.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have previously used multiple SQL databases, and I encountered problems in the deployment phase, which often required purchasing services such as RDS or others to deploy SQL databases, leading to additional costs. MongoDB Atlas defines a GUI aspect and database storage advantage.
How was the initial setup?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing is that the pricing is very good, and the setup is very good as well. Licensing for the basic version is free, which is a benefit, although the pricing increases significantly when we use many features. We can also mitigate costs a little by sharing and scaling; these aspects are good in MongoDB Atlas.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I evaluated other options before choosing MongoDB Atlas, primarily focusing on SQL databases, and I encountered deployment problems with them, particularly regarding the necessity to purchase services for RDS. MongoDB Atlas resolved these issues.
What other advice do I have?
I would advise others looking into using MongoDB Atlas to note that it is very cost-efficient, and I suggest trying it ourselves. Whitelisting APIs and IPs is a straightforward process, and these are features of MongoDB Atlas worth exploring. MongoDB Atlas is deployed as its own cloud solution, and there is no SS deployment; it is already clustered within MongoDB Atlas. In our organization, I would say it operates in a private cloud setup. I give this product a review rating of ten out of ten.
Used to store data, migrate data from SQL to NoSQL, and collect data from websites
What is our primary use case?
MongoDB Atlas can be used to store data, migrate data from SQL to NoSQL, and collect data from websites.
What is most valuable?
Object-based data storing capability and managing non-structured data capability are the most valuable features of MongoDB Atlas.
What needs improvement?
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using MongoDB Atlas for two to four years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate MongoDB Atlas a nine out of ten for stability.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I rate MongoDB Atlas ten out of ten for scalability.
How was the initial setup?
MongoDB Atlas’ initial setup was straightforward.
What about the implementation team?
We use Terraform to deploy MongoDB Atlas. The deployment is easy if you have the code, and can be done within five minutes.
What other advice do I have?
MongoDB Atlas has a good partnership with AWS, and there is no hassle in integrating the solution with any tool. I recommend users go ahead with MongoDB Atlas if they prefer to have NoSQL in their organization.
Overall, I rate MongoDB Atlas ten out of ten.