Deploying Clusters
Setting up a new MongoDB replica set cluster is an operational task that is usually required at the start of a new development project. Depending on the complexity of the new environment, the deployment of a new replica set cluster can vary from a relatively easy, straightforward, simple configuration to more complex and enterprise-grade cluster deployments. In general, deploying MongoDB clusters requires more technical and operational knowledge than installing a single server database. Planning and preparation are essential and should never be overlooked before cluster deployments. That is because users need to carefully plan the cluster architecture, the underlying infrastructure, and database security to provide the best performance and availability for their database.
Regarding the method used for MongoDB replica set cluster deployments, there are a few tools that can help with the automatization and management of the deployments. The most common method is...