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MongoDB security & operations

6 posts · 38 min, best read in order

Installing, isolating, locking down and backing up MongoDB, from the EC2 instance up to field-level encryption.

  1. 1 MongoDB Installation on AWS EC2: Lessons Learned & Best Practices 4 minLearn how to install and configure MongoDB on an AWS EC2 instance. Follow this guide to set up a production-ready standalone MongoDB server effortlessly.
  2. 2 Deploy EC2 in Private Subnet & Securely Enable Internet Communication 4 minSecure critical infrastructure in AWS by deploying EC2 instances in a private subnet. Prevent direct internet access and protect databases & application servers
  3. 3 MongoDB Security: Best Practices and Anti-Patterns 9 minMongoDB security best practices and anti-patterns. Learn to protect your data with expert tips, real-world examples and code
  4. 4 MongoDB Views: A Guide to Secure Data Access and Sharing 9 minLearn how to share MongoDB collections securely using views and RBAC. Keep sensitive data protected while enabling access for analytics.
  5. 5 MongoDB Queryable Encryption: Secure Data Queries in Nodejs 8 minImplement MongoDB Queryable Encryption in Node.js. Encrypt sensitive data while maintaining query capabilities for healthcare and fintech apps.
  6. 6 MongoDB Backup and Recovery: Disaster Prevention Strategies 4 minLearn essential MongoDB backup and recovery strategies including mongodump, filesystem snapshots, and point-in-time recovery to protect your data.