ποΈ π What is MongoDB Atlas?
MongoDB comes in many different flavors. The most common is the open-source version that you can download and install on your computer. However, there is also a cloud-based version of MongoDB that you can use. This cloud offering is called MongoDB Atlas.
ποΈ π Create Your Account
To use MongoDB Atlas, start by creating an account.
ποΈ π Deploy a Database Cluster
Now that you have a MongoDB Atlas account, you can create your first cluster. A cluster is a group of at least three servers that store your data. Using a cluster ensures that your data is always available, even if one of the servers fails.