MongoDB Basics for Students
Learn database fundamentals, the document model, distributed database architecture, and how to deploy a MongoDB Atlas cluster.
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Learning Objectives
Explain Fundamental Database Concepts
Identify key features of a database, differentiate between SQL and NoSQL databases, and understand the role of schemas and data modeling in organizing and managing data.
Use the Document Model
Use MongoDB’s document model to efficiently store and access data and explain its hierarchical organization and schema flexibility.
Describe a Distributed Database Architecture
Explain how MongoDB's distributed database architecture supports scalability, redundancy through replication, and the trade-offs involved in the CAP Theorem.
Deploy a MongoDB Atlas Cluster
Set up an Atlas cluster, navigate the Atlas interface, and differentiate between self-managed and fully-managed database environments.
Ian Wiggins | Sr. Education Enablement Manager
Ian Wiggins is an Education Enablement Manager on the University Enablement team at MongoDB. He enjoys organizing information in new ways to make the learning process easier and faster for others. Prior to MongoDB, Ian has spent the last 11 years creating learning content for a variety of industries, including technology, healthcare, and oil & gas. Geaux Tigers!
Katie Redmiles | Senior Curriculum Designer
Katie is a Senior Curriculum Designer at MongoDB. Before joining the Curriculum team, Katie worked on the University Enablement team developing Learning Bytes and instructional materials for the MongoDB for Academia program. Katie also worked within the Digital Learning Division at the Foreign Service Institute where she honed her skills at developing online learning for a global audience. Katie is passionate about making education accessible and engaging for everyone.
