Author: Kathryn Vargas

When she's not writing about working with MongoDB, Kathryn spends her free time exploring Berlin's food scene, playing the drums, learning languages (current mission: German), and hiking.

How to Connect to MongoDB Atlas

Connect to MongoDB Atlas using Studio 3T’s Connection Manager.

Posted on: 24/09/2020 (last updated: 21/09/2023) • Kathryn Vargas • 4 minutes

How to Install Studio 3T

A guide on how to install Studio 3T on Windows, Mac, and Linux.

Posted on: 14/09/2020 (last updated: 08/08/2022) • Kathryn Vargas • < 1

What’s New in Studio 3T 2020.8 | Introducing Server 3T

Introducing Server 3T, the newest product in the 3T line, and the first and only tool for MongoDB that lets you run on-demand and scheduled jobs on a remote server.

Posted on: 10/09/2020 (last updated: 28/04/2025) • Kathryn Vargas • 3 minutes

Want to Find Slow Queries? Check MongoDB Current Operations

Studio 3T replaces the currentOp command with a Current Operations feature, which you can access by right-clicking on any collection.

Posted on: 11/08/2020 (last updated: 13/12/2023) • Kathryn Vargas • 3 minutes

How to Connect to the License Manager Through a Proxy Server

Follow these steps after launching Studio 3T to be able to connect to the web License Manager through a proxy server.

Posted on: 03/08/2020 (last updated: 01/10/2025) • Kathryn Vargas • < 1

5 MongoDB Security Tips to Help Keep the Cats Away

The recent Meow attacks are yet another reminder that we need to properly secure our databases. Meow-proof your MongoDB (or MongoDB Atlas) instance today by taking these five easy steps.

Posted on: 29/07/2020 (last updated: 26/08/2021) • Kathryn Vargas • 4 minutes

What’s New in Studio 3T 2020.7 | Export Documents from Table View to CSV, Edit find() Queries During Export & More

Export documents directly from Table View to CSV, edit find() queries on the go during export, find MongoDB to SQL Migration log files, set maximum query history size, and more.

Posted on: 27/07/2020 (last updated: 28/04/2025) • Kathryn Vargas • 3 minutes

What’s New in Studio 3T 2020.6 | New In-App Look + Spotlight on the Small Stuff

In Studio 3T 2020.6, we’re introducing our new look and putting the spotlight back on the little things that may not be headline-worthy on their own, but collectively make the Studio 3T experience better for everyone.

Posted on: 02/07/2020 (last updated: 28/04/2025) • Kathryn Vargas • 2 minutes

MongoDB Atlas Pricing & Tips to Help Manage Costs

We look at how MongoDB Atlas pricing is calculated when bundling a cluster with common additional services, and two workarounds you can use to help manage costs.

Posted on: 17/06/2020 (last updated: 04/08/2021) • Kathryn Vargas • 4 minutes