Mongo DB

Setup Instructions

• Ensure MongoDB is configured as a replica set, whether hosted on MongoDB Atlas or deployed locally.
• Create a read-only user with restricted access:
  • On MongoDB Atlas: Use the Atlas UI to add a user with the “read any database” role, limiting access to specific clusters as necessary.
  • For self-hosted setups: Use the mongosh shell to create a user with read permissions on the intended database. Make sure authentication is turned on, and update the mongodb.conf file to set bindIp and enable security.authorization.
• Retrieve the MongoDB connection URI:
  • From Atlas: Use the “Connect” option on the dashboard to generate the URI.
  • For self-managed instances: Consult MongoDB documentation to construct the proper connection string.
• Set up the MongoDB source in the xGen interface, using the retrieved connection URI and the user credentials.

Essential Configuration Fields

• Type of Cluster (Atlas or Self-hosted)
• MongoDB Connection URI
• Target Database Names (supports multiple)
• User Credentials (Username & Password)
• Authentication Source (required for Atlas)
• Enforce Schema (true/false)
• Optional advanced settings: initial wait time, queue limit, and sample size for discovery