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Complete MongoDB Administration Guide

Master MongoDB database using JavaScript Mongo Shell, Robo 3T (Robomongo) and MongoDB Compass

Created byBogdan Stashchuk | 300K Students Worldwide | MBA, PhD

Last updated 3/2026

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What you'll learn

Deeply understand how MongoDB works - cursor, batch size, iterator
Launch production database on the Atlas MongoDB - managed cloud-based MongoDB database
Install and configure production MongoDB on the dedicated or virtual private server
Understand and use different MongoDB BSON types - ObjectId, ISODate, NumberInt etc.
Learn how to use MongoDB Shell, Robo 3T (Robomongo), MongoDB Compass for database management
Perform different kinds of update operations using operators $set, $rename, $addToSet, $push, $inc etc
Use different kinds of queries and query operators like $in, $eq, $regex, $elemMatch etc.
Easily combine different aggregation stages like $match, $group, $unwind
Understand purpose of the indexes and create indexes
Use backup and restore tools - mongoexport, mongoimport, mongodump and mongorestore

Course content

17 sections • 225 lectures • 10h 17m total length

Let's get connected! Join the Learning Community0:26
LECTURE - Course Navigation1:06
LECTURE - Course Structure and Practice Tasks Overview1:34
PRACTICE - WINDOWS ONLY - Install "cmder"0:28

LECTURE - Introduction Module Overview0:40
LECTURE - Document Database Overview1:48
Let me now explain you what is document database
LECTURE - Understanding JSON4:23
LECTURE - BSON0:49
LECTURE - Conversion between JSON and BSON1:35
LECTURE - Extended JSON Modes2:50
QUIZ - JSON and BSON
LECTURE - MongoDB Structure1:28
LECTURE - MongoDB Architecture1:05
LECTURE - MongoDB Remote Management1:55
LECTURE - MongoDB Introduction Summary0:42
QUIZ - MongoDB Structure
SLIDES - Introduction to MongoDB0:01

LECTURE - Introduction to the MongoDB Shell0:19
Explore the MongoDB shell, its syntax, and the structure of MongoDB commands. We'll review what's been covered so far and outline the software setup needed for upcoming modules.
LECTURE - Setup Overview2:22
LECTURE - MongoDB Shell JavaScript Engine4:04
PRACTICE - Exploring MongoDB Server and Shell versions4:31
Explore how MongoDB server and shell versions are determined by installation packages, and verify them with mongod --version, db.version(), db.serverBuildInfo(), mongo --version, and version(), noting shell and server version mismatches.
PRACTICE - Getting help in the MongoDB shell3:25
Learn how to get help in the MongoDB shell with db.help(), show commands, and context hints. Practice tab-completion in Robo 3T and the native shell, and try db.stats().
LECTURE - MongoDB Shell JavaScript Syntax4:07
LECTURE - Arguments in the MongoDB Method2:50
QUIZ -MongoDB Shell
LECTURE - MongoDB Shell Module Summary0:51
SLIDES - MongoDB Shell0:01

LECTURE - Introduction to the MongoDB Types0:24
LECTURE - Most Common MongoDB BSON Types2:18
LECTURE - Types Syntax in Shell Mode6:21
Learn how BSON stores strings, objects, arrays, and booleans without extra type information, while numbers, ObjectIds, and dates require explicit type prefixes in MongoDB shell.
LECTURE - BSON Type Identifiers1:14
LECTURE - _id1:31
LECTURE - ObjectId4:10
ObjectId is a 12-byte, auto-generated MongoDB identifier that makes each document unique. It combines a timestamp, machine id, process id, and a counter when you run ObjectId() in the shell.
LECTURE - Date and ISODate2:52
Explore how the date BSON type uses ISO format and ISODate in extended JSON, and how new Date() and ISODate() yield the same date object.
LECTURE - Convert dates to ISODate Format3:15
LECTURE - Storing proper Number Types in BSON4:18
QUIZ - MongoDB Data Types
LECTURE - MongoDB Data Types Module Summary1:01
SLIDES - MongoDB Data Types0:01

LECTURE - Introduction to the CRUD Module0:22
LECTURE - Introduction to the CRUD Operations1:28
PRACTICE - Exploring Databases and Collections5:14
PRACTICE - Create and Delete Databases and Collections12:08
CHALLENGE - Create and delete databases and collections0:04
LECTURE - Insert Methods Overview2:12
PRACTICE - insert()7:29
PRACTICE - insertOne()2:45
PRACTICE - insertMany()2:27
PRACTICE - Insert Document with different Value Types6:38
CHALLENGE - Insert Document with different Value Types0:05
LECTURE - Duplicate _id Error3:48
Insert a document with existing _id triggers a duplicate key error (11000). MongoDB reports a WriteError and confirms _id must be unique within a collection; different collections may share it.
LECTURE - Reading Documents Overview1:42
LECTURE - Cursor2:47
LECTURE - How Cursor works in find()2:33
PRACTICE - Generating Sample Set of Documents7:59
Generate 100 documents with _id and index fields via a JavaScript loop in the MongoDB shell, using insertMany and NumberInt, then view batches in Robo 3T.
PRACTICE - Iterate Cursor in MongoDB Shell1:52
PRACTICE -Difference between Batch Size and Iterator Size3:05
PRACTICE - Change MondoDB Shell Iterator size1:13
PRACTICE - batchSize()6:14
PRACTICE - Cursor iteration using next() and hasNext()7:59
QUIZ -Cursor and Iterator
PRACTICE - forEach() and toArray()6:29
PRACTICE - count(), limit(), skip() and sort()5:09
PRACTICE - Chaining sort(), limit() and skip()4:31
CHALLENGE - Chaining sort(), limit() and skip()0:06
CHALLENGE - forEach() cursor iteration0:06
PRACTICE - findOne()2:30
LECTURE - CRUD Operations Module Summary0:51
SLIDES - CRUD Operations0:01

Requirements

Basic computer knowledge and of course Mac or PC
Free Software: MongoDB, Robo 3T(Robomongo), Mongo Compass

Description

This course is all about MongoDB. You will learn how MongoDB works behind the scenes. Course will be focused mainly on the MongoDB and MongoDB Shell. In such way you will understand MongoDB much better and learn its key features

This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of MongoDB administration, focusing on actual administration tasks that DBAs perform on a day-to-day basis. Students will learn the fundamental concepts and tools necessary to effectively manage a MongoDB database, including installation, configuration, backup and recovery, monitoring and troubleshooting, and security.

The course begins with an overview of MongoDB and its architecture, including the components and processes that make up a MongoDB deployment. Students will then learn how to install and configure a MongoDB instance, including configuring storage, networking, and security settings.

Next, the course covers backup and recovery strategies for MongoDB, including performing regular backups and restoring data in case of failures. Students will also learn how to monitor MongoDB performance and troubleshoot common issues.

Finally, the course covers security concepts and practices for MongoDB, including authentication and authorization, data encryption, and network security.

Throughout the course, students will gain hands-on experience working with MongoDB through a series of practical exercises and labs. By the end of the course, students will have a solid understanding of MongoDB administration and be prepared to manage MongoDB deployments in real-world scenarios.

Some of the course topics and practice activities:

1. You will start from the installation of the MongoDB.

Installation will be performed on the:

- Local computer Mac or PC

- Dedicated or VPS server

- MongoDB Atlas - Cloud MongoDB Software as a Service

You will also install graphical interfaces for MongoDB management:

- Robo 3T (previously Robomongo)

- MongoDB Compass

2. Learn how to work in MongoDB Shell. We will discuss and explore JavaScript Engine that is used in MongoDB.

3. Study primary MongoDB data types - Strings, Numbers, Arrays, Objects, Dates etc. We will talk about JSON and BSON data types and discuss difference between them.

4. Perform all sorts of CRUD (Create, Read, Update and Delete) Operations.

5. Study in-depth MongoDB queries and query language. Different query operators such as $or, $and, $lt, $gt, $type, $in will be deeply covered.

6. MongoDB Aggregation framework

7. MongoDB Indexes and Utilities

Join the course now to get complete knowledge about MongoDB. Gain valuable skills required for the proper MongoDB administration.

Who this course is for:

Developers who use or are planning to use MongoDB in their projects
Full-stack developers

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Course content

Introduction4 lectures • 4min

Introduction to MongoDB11 lectures • 17min

MongoDB Installation Options3 lectures • 4min

Installing MongoDB on the local computer (Mac or Windows)3 lectures • 15min

Installing MongoDB on the Dedicated or VPS server7 lectures • 22min

Using MongoDB as a Service (Cloud MongoDB)3 lectures • 18min

Installing GUI Tools for MongoDB Management4 lectures • 19min

Introduction to the MongoDB Shell9 lectures • 23min

Primary MongoDB Data Types11 lectures • 27min

Basic Create, Read, Update and Delete (CRUD) Operations29 lectures • 1hr 40min

Requirements

Description

Who this course is for: