MongoDB Basics: A quick introduction to MongoDB

Need a quick and easy to understand introduction to MongoDB and NoSQL databases? MongoDB Basics, from The Definitive Guide to MongoDB, 2E, shows you how a document-oriented database system differs from a relational database, and how to install and get started using it. You'll also learn MongoDB design basics, including geospatial indexing, how to navigate, view, and query your database, and how to use GridFS with a bit of Python. What you’ll learn What sets MongoDB apart from other databases How to install MongoDB on all major platforms How to design a MongoDB database How to work with GridFS Who this book is for Developers and relational database admins who need to get up to speed quickly on what MongoDB is, how it works, and how to use it. Table of Contents Ch. 1: Introduction to MongoDB Ch. 2: Installing MongoDB Ch. 3: The Data Model Ch. 4: Working with Data Ch. 5: GridFS