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mongodump --uri="mongodb://localhost:27017/appdb" --out=./dumpNotes
`mongodump` creates a logical BSON dump that can later be restored with `mongorestore`.
MongoDB Backup, Restore, and Replica Set Workflows
Use mongodump, mongorestore, replica set commands, and diagnostic tools for operational MongoDB workflows.
Export
Copy the compact sheet, download it, or print it.
Download
`D` dense toggle · `C` copy all
Backup and restore
Logical backup workflows with the MongoDB Database Tools.
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mongodump --uri="mongodb://localhost:27017/appdb" --collection=users --out=./dumpNotes
Useful for targeted migrations or testing.
Restore a dump and drop existing data first
Restore into a collection or database after clearing prior content.
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mongorestore --uri="mongodb://localhost:27017/appdb" --drop ./dumpNotes
`--drop` removes existing collections before restoring them.
Restore only selected namespaces
Restore a subset of data from a larger dump.
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mongorestore --uri="mongodb://localhost:27017" --nsInclude="appdb.users" ./dumpNotes
Selective restore is useful in incident recovery and environment seeding.
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mongodump --uri="mongodb://localhost:27017/appdb" --archive | gzip > appdb.archive.gzNotes
A convenient way to produce one compressed artifact for transport or storage.
Replica set and diagnostics
Core commands for replica set awareness and quick operational checks.
Check replica set status
Inspect members, state, and health.
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rs.status()Notes
Replica sets are the basis for redundancy and high availability in production MongoDB deployments.
Initiate a simple replica set
Initialize a replica set on a self-managed deployment.
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rs.initiate()Notes
This is commonly used during local testing or first-time replica set setup.
Watch server metrics with mongostat
See high-level runtime activity.
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mongostat --uri="mongodb://localhost:27017"Notes
`mongostat` provides a quick operational overview of a running deployment.
Watch read and write time with mongotop
See how much time collections spend reading and writing.
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mongotop --uri="mongodb://localhost:27017"Notes
Useful for identifying where activity is concentrated across collections.
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