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Database Replication

Database Replication

Introduction

The page discusses the use of MongoDB software and database configuration.

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Overview

MongoDB stores data in flexible, JavaScript-like documents, (see What Is MongoDB?) meaning fields can vary from document to document and data structure can be changed over time. In order to back-up this data, and make it accessible, a database replication system must be set up.

Database replication is the frequent electronic copying data from a database in one computer or server to a database in another so that all users share the same level of information. T