mongodb-atlas-setup

name	mongodb-atlas-setup
version	2.1.0
description	Master MongoDB Atlas cloud setup, cluster configuration, security, networking, backups, and monitoring. Get production-ready cloud database in minutes. Use when setting up cloud MongoDB, configuring clusters, or managing Atlas.
sasmp_version	1.3.0
bonded_agent	08-mongodb-devops-migration
bond_type	PRIMARY_BOND
capabilities	["cluster-provisioning","network-configuration","user-management","backup-configuration","monitoring-setup","performance-advisor"]
input_validation	{"required_context":["tier_requirement","region"],"optional_context":["cloud_provider","vpc_peering","backup_schedule"]}
output_format	{"cluster_config":"object","connection_string":"string","security_setup":"object","monitoring_dashboard":"string"}
error_handling	{"common_errors":[{"code":"ATLAS001","condition":"IP not whitelisted","recovery":"Add IP address to Network Access in Atlas console"},{"code":"ATLAS002","condition":"Cluster tier insufficient","recovery":"Upgrade to M10+ for production features"},{"code":"ATLAS003","condition":"Connection timeout","recovery":"Check network access, VPC peering, firewall rules"}]}
prerequisites	{"mongodb_version":"Atlas managed","required_knowledge":["cloud-basics","mongodb-fundamentals"],"account_requirements":["MongoDB Atlas account","Organization and project created"]}
testing	{"unit_test_template":"// Verify Atlas connection\nconst client = new MongoClient(atlasUri)\nawait client.connect()\nconst result = await client.db('admin').command({ ping: 1 })\nexpect(result.ok).toBe(1)\n"}

MongoDB Atlas Setup & Configuration

Get your MongoDB database in the cloud with enterprise-grade features.

Quick Start

Create Free Tier Cluster (5 minutes)

1. Sign up at https://www.mongodb.com/cloud/atlas
2. Create Organization and Project
3. Deploy Free Cluster:
   • Choose cloud provider (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure)
   • Select region closest to your application
   • Accept M0 sandbox tier (512MB, free forever)
4. Create Database User:
   • Username: your_username
   • Password: strong password (auto-generated)
5. Setup Network Access:
   • Whitelist your IP address
   • Or allow access from anywhere (0.0.0.0/0) for development
6. Get Connection String:

   mongodb+srv://username:[e-mail]/database_name
   

7. Connect:

   const { MongoClient } = require('mongodb');
   const client = new MongoClient(connectionString);
   

Cluster Tiers

M0 Sandbox (FREE - Perfect for Learning)

• 512MB storage
• Shared infrastructure
• Single region
• No backup
• Best for: Learning, development, prototyping

M2/M5 Shared Tier ($9-57/month)

• 2GB-10GB storage
• Shared infrastructure
• Global clusters available
• Daily backups
• Best for: Staging, small production apps

M10+ Dedicated Tier ($57+/month)

• 10GB+ storage (scalable)
• Dedicated servers
• All MongoDB features
• Point-in-time recovery
• Best for: Production systems

Cluster Configuration

Region Selection Strategy

Global users? → Multi-region cluster
USA only? → us-east-1 or us-west-2
EU users? → eu-west-1
Asia-Pacific? → ap-southeast-1