Topic: Database Administration & Security

Read-Only Mode

Secure your data with Read-Only Mode, which can be set for a specific collection or an entire connection.

MongoDB Users and Roles Explained – Part 2

Part 2 of our MongoDB Users & Roles Explained series walks you through how to enable access control on a three data-bearing node replica set, create the first user making use of the localhost exception, and grant the needed MongoDB roles.

MongoDB Users and Roles Explained – Part 1

Read Part 1 of our MongoDB Users and Roles Explained series to learn about the basics of MongoDB authentication, authorization, and user and role management.

How to Tell Your MongoDB Production and Test Databases Apart

Avoid mixing up test and production data by color-coding your databases and collections.

MongoDB Enterprise Authentication Methods: LDAP, OIDC, and Kerberos

Learn about LDAP and Kerberos, the two authentication methods supported by the MongoDB Enterprise server.

MongoDB User Authentication: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to set up a user administrator and enable user authentication on your MongoDB server.