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Mastering MongoDB 7.0 - Fourth Edition

By : Marko Aleksendrić, Arek Borucki, Leandro Domingues, Malak Abu Hammad, Elie Hannouch, Rajesh Nair, Rachelle Palmer
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Mastering MongoDB 7.0 - Fourth Edition

By: Marko Aleksendrić, Arek Borucki, Leandro Domingues, Malak Abu Hammad, Elie Hannouch, Rajesh Nair, Rachelle Palmer

Overview of this book

Mastering MongoDB 7.0 explores the latest version of MongoDB, an exceptional NoSQL database solution that aligns with the needs of modern web applications. This book starts with an informative overview of MongoDB’s architecture and developer tools, guiding you through the process of connecting to databases seamlessly. This MongoDB book explores advanced queries in detail, including aggregation pipelines and multi-document ACID transactions. It delves into the capabilities of the MongoDB Atlas developer data platform and the latest features, such as Atlas Vector Search, and their role in AI applications, enabling developers to build applications with the scalability and performance that today’s organizations need. It also covers the creation of resilient search functionality using MongoDB Atlas Search. Mastering MongoDB 7.0’s deep coverage of advanced techniques encompasses everything from role-based access control (RBAC) to user management, auditing practices, and encryption across data, network, and storage layers. By the end of this book, you’ll have developed the skills necessary to create efficient, secure, and high-performing applications using MongoDB. You’ll have the confidence to undertake complex queries, integrate robust applications, and ensure data security to overcome modern data challenges.
Table of Contents (20 chapters)
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Chapter 4: Connecting to MongoDB

Encryption types

MongoDB offers robust data encryption features to safeguard your data. Here's a summary of three encryption methods, that'll be explored in more detail later in this chapter:

  • Encryption in-transit: Encryption in-transit protects data during transmission between MongoDB clients and servers. This is achieved using the Transport Layer Security/Secure Sockets Layer/ (TLS/SSL) protocol, which encrypts data before it's sent over the network.
  • Client-Side Field Level Encryption: This method allows the encryption of individual data fields within a MongoDB document. It protects highly sensitive data at a granular level, where only specific parts of documents are encrypted while the rest remain accessible.
  • Encryption at rest: This method of encryption protects data when it's stored on a disk. Data is automatically encrypted at the file level, ensuring that even if someone gains physical access to the disk, the data remains secure.

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