Getting Started with MongoDB Atlas (ICT Learnathon)

Learn about MongoDB Atlas, our multi-cloud developer data platform, its latest features, and how to deploy your first cluster.

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Getting Started with MongoDB Atlas, the Developer Data Platform


Unit Overview

In this unit, you’ll learn about Atlas, MongoDB’s multi-cloud developer data platform. First, you will become familiar with the tools and services that are available to you when you set up an Atlas account. You’ll also learn about how MongoDB Atlas stores and hosts data with Atlas clusters, a global, multi-cloud database service. Finally, you’ll set up a free Atlas account, launch your own free-tier Atlas cluster, and load sample data into your cluster so that you can get started with using MongoDB Atlas and the developer data platform.


Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this unit.


Lessons in This Unit

  • Lesson 01: Creating and Deploying an Atlas Cluster

  • 01.
    Lesson 1: Creating and Deploying an Atlas Cluster
    • Learn
    • Practice
  • 02.
    Conclusion
    • Conclusion
Sarah Evans | Senior Curriculum Engineer

Sarah Evans | Senior Curriculum Engineer

Sarah is a Senior Curriculum Engineer on the Curriculum team at MongoDB. Prior to MongoDB, she taught and developed curricula for developer bootcamps. Sarah has a MAT degree from Columbia University Teachers College and studied Software Engineering at Flatiron School in Chicago, IL.

Camden Kirkland I Technical Instructor

Camden Kirkland I Technical Instructor

Cam is a Technical Instructor at MongoDB where he delivers courses for a wide variety of foundational and advanced topics on the database. Prior to MongoDB, he was a Curriculum Architect designing technical programs for web development, data analytics, and financial technologies for universities all over the country. In a past life he was a Chemist making sure your transformers didn't catch fire.

Emily Pope | Senior Curriculum Designer

Emily Pope | Senior Curriculum Designer

Emily is a Senior Curriculum Designer at MongoDB. Prior to MongoDB, Emily worked closely with professors at MIT and Columbia to design bootcamps in full stack development and data science at Emeritus. She also worked as an instructional designer on database and computer science learning experiences at Cengage. Emily loves learning about the everchanging tech space and is passionate about making these skills accessible to a global audience.