Connecting to MongoDB in PHP
Learn about the PHP driver for MongoDB and how to use it to connect your PHP applications to your MongoDB database.
Connecting to MongoDB in PHP
Unit Overview
In this unit, you'll learn how to connect a PHP application to a MongoDB Atlas cluster by using the official MongoDB PHP driver. First, you'll learn what MongoDB drivers are and how they’re used to connect applications to MongoDB. Next, you'll install the MongoDB PHP driver extension and library and use your connection string to connect your application to the database. Finally, you'll learn how to troubleshoot some common connection and authentication issues.
Prerequisite
Lessons in This Unit
- Lesson 1: Using the MongoDB PHP Driver
- Lesson 2: Installing the MongoDB PHP Driver
- Lesson 3: Connecting to an Atlas Cluster in PHP Applications
- Lesson 4: Troubleshooting a MongoDB Connection in PHP Applications
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02.Lesson 2: Installing the MongoDB PHP Driver
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- Practice
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03.Lesson 3: Connecting to an Atlas Cluster in PHP Applications
- Learn
- Practice
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04.Lesson 4: Troubleshooting a MongoDB Connection in PHP Applications
- Learn
- Practice
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05.Conclusion
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