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Introduction to MongoDB for Developers

Explore MongoDB Query Language: Storage Basics, CRUD, performance, Aggregation, Replication, Sharding, Security & More

Geared for experienced developers, Introduction to MongoDB for Developers is a hands-on course that provides students with comprehensive coverage of and hands-on experience with the MongoDB query language and aggregation framework, data modeling, indexes, drivers, basic performance tuning, high availability and scaling. Throughout the course, students will explore the MongoDB Atlas database environment.

Duration

3 days/24 hours of instruction

Public Classroom Pricing

Starting at: $2195(USD)

GSA Price: $1646.25

Group Rate: $2095

Private Group Pricing

Have a group of 5 or more students? Request special pricing for private group training today.

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Part 1
1. Storage Basics

What is a Storage Engine?
WiredTiger Storage Engine
In-Memory Storage Engine
Encrypted Storage Engine

2. MongoDB Document Model

JSON and BSON
MongoDB Data Types

3. MongoDB Setup

Lab: Atlas Setup / Local MongoDB Setup

4. CRUD Basics

Insert Command
Find Command
Query Operators
Lab: Finding Documents
Remove Command
Updating Documents
Lab: Updating Documents

5. CRUD Advanced

Bulk Writes
Retryable Writes
Find and Modify
Transactions

6. Performance Basics

Indexes
Lab: Creating Indexes
Lab: Using explain()

7. Aggregation Basics

Aggregation Pipeline Concepts
Aggregation Pipeline Stages
Aggregation Pipeline Expressions
Lab: Writing Aggregation Queries

Part 2
8. Aggregation Advanced

$lookup stage
$graphLookup stage
Lab: Using $graphLookup
$expr operator
Lab: Using $expr
Faceted Search
Type Conversions
Advanced Expression Operators
Date Expression Operators
Expression Variables
Aggregation Pipeline Optimizations
Aggregation in a Sharded Cluster

9. Replication Basics

MongoDB Replica Sets
Replica Set Use Cases
Replication Mechanics

10. Replication Advanced

Using Write Concern to Tune Durability Semantics
Using Read Concern to Tune Read Isolation
Using Read Preference
Replica Set Tag Sets

11. Sharding Basics

Sharding Concepts
When to Shard
What is a Shard Key?
Zoned Sharding / MongoDB Atlas Global Clusters

12. Sharding Advanced

Components of a Sharded Cluster
Sharding Mechanics
Choosing a Good Shard Key

Part 3
13. Schema Design

Schema Design Core Concepts
Common Patterns
Lab: Data Model for an E-Commerce Site

14. Security Basics

Authentication & Authorization
Lab: Creating an Admin User
Lab: Creating a readWrite User
Network Encryption
Encryption at Rest
Auditing

15. Application Development and Drivers

Application Development with MongoDB Drivers
Lab: Driver Tutorial

16. Performance Advanced

Designing Compound Indexes
Indexing Arrays
Covered Queries
Using hint() and Index Filters

This introductory-level course is for experienced application developers new to MongoDB. .

Incoming attendees are required to have:

Basic hands-on Java programming experience
Prior experience working with databases (Such as MySQL, etc.)
Basic understanding of Big Data Platforms

Working in a hands-on learning environment attendees will explore:

Storage Basics
MongoDB Document Model
MongoDB Setup
CRUD: Basics through Advanced Concepts
Performance: Basics through Advanced Concepts
Aggregation: Basics through Advanced Concepts
Replication: Basics through Advanced Concepts
Sharding: Basics through Advanced Concepts
Schema Design
Security Basics, Authentication & Authorization
Application Development and Drivers

A full refund will be issued for class cancellations made at least 10 business days before the course begins. Payment is nonrefundable for cancellations or reschedules made within 10 business days from the course start date and for No Shows (students who do not attend class). For reschedules made within 10 business days from the course start date, students must reschedule immediately for the same course, up to a maximum of six months from the original date. A student may only reschedule one time.