[#es-mongodb-start]
=== MongoDB managed connector tutorial
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<titleabbrev>Managed connector tutorial (MongoDB)</titleabbrev>
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// Learn how to use the <<es-connectors-mongodb,Elastic MongoDB connector>> to sync data from https://www.mongodb.com/docs/atlas/[MongoDB Atlas^] to an Elastic Cloud deployment.

This tutorial explains how to set up automatic, ongoing syncs from a MongoDB database to a search-optimized index on Elastic Cloud.
We'll use an Atlas deployment, together with built-in sample datasets in this tutorial, but you can also use your own data.

This tutorial is an example of:

* How to use the <<es-connectors-mongodb,MongoDB connector>>, which is compatible with MongoDB Atlas and on premises MongoDB servers.
See <<es-connectors-mongodb-compatibility>>.
* How to use any connector available as a <<es-native-connectors,managed connector>>.
The workflow in this tutorial applies to all Elastic managed connectors.

This tutorial has three main sections:

* <<es-mongodb-start-atlas-setup>>: First you'll need to get *MongoDB Atlas* up and running.
(*Skip this step* if you already have a MongoDB instance you'd like to use.)
** You'll create a free account, set up a free Atlas cluster, and load some sample data.
* <<es-mongodb-start-gather-details>> Once that's done, you'll need to gather some details about your Atlas cluster, so you can connect it to an Elastic Cloud deployment.
* <<es-mongodb-start-elastic-cloud>>: Next, you'll need to get *Elastic Cloud* up and running.
** Then you'll need to create an Elasticsearch index and configure the Elastic connector to interface with your Atlas cluster.
We'll do all this in the Kibana UI.
** Once configured, you'll set a syncing schedule to start indexing your MongoDB data into Elasticsearch and ensure it stays up to date.

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== Set up MongoDB Atlas

Follow the steps in the MongoDB documentation to https://www.mongodb.com/docs/atlas/getting-started[create a free Atlas account^]:

* Create and deploy a free Atlas cluster.
* Under *Security > Network Access*, add IP access to `0.0.0.0/0`.
This CIDR-notation allows connections from any IP address.
This enables the Elastic connector, running on Elastic Cloud, to access Atlas.
See https://www.mongodb.com/docs/atlas/security/add-ip-address-to-list/[the Atlas documentation^] for complete instructions.
* Create a *database user*, with a username and password combination.
Select *Add new database user* in *Security > Database access*.
Keep these details handy, as you'll need them to configure the connector later.

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=== Load sample data into Atlas

In this example we'll use the sample data available to MongoDB Atlas.
You can do this in the MongoDB Atlas UI.

Use the *Load Sample Dataset* button in the Atlas UI, under *Database Deployments*.
Find this by selecting the *"..."* button next to your cluster name.

.Loading sample data in Atlas UI
image::images/mongodb-load-sample-data.png[Load sample data in Atlas UI]

Detailed instructions are available in the https://www.mongodb.com/docs/atlas/sample-data[Atlas documentation^].

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=== Browse sample data in Atlas UI

Once loaded, you can view your sample data in the Atlas UI, by selecting your database deployment's *Browse Collections* button.
Confirm that the sample databases have been added to your database deployment.

In this example, we'll use the https://www.mongodb.com/docs/atlas/sample-data/sample-mflix/[`sample_mflix`^] dataset, which contains data on movies and movie theaters.
The database contains collections for certain metadata, including users and comments on specific movies.
We'll focus on the `comments` collection in this example.
Each document contains a comment, and information such as the commenter's name and email address.

.A sample MongoDB document from the `comments` collection
image::images/mongodb-sample-document.png[Sample document from the comments collection]

Later, once the connector transforms MongoDB documents into Elasticsearch documents, you can compare their structure.

We've added data to our MongoDB Atlas cluster, and now we need to configure the Elastic MongoDB connector.

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== Gather details about your MongoDB instance

Before we switch over to working in Elastic Cloud, we need to gather some details about our MongoDB Atlas cluster.
We'll need these details to configure the Elastic MongoDB connector.
You can find these details in the Atlas UI.

Find the following details:

* *Host*: The URI of your MongoDB Atlas cluster.
This should look like `mongodb+srv://<your-cluster-name>.hjksqfc.mongodb.net`.
Find this by https://www.mongodb.com/docs/atlas/tutorial/connect-to-your-cluster/#connect-to-your-atlas-cluster[connecting to your cluster^] in the MongoDB Atlas UI.
** One way to find this URI is to select *Connect with MongoDB Shell* and copy the connection string from the CLI instructions.
* *Database*: The name of the database you want to sync.
In this example, we'll use the `sample_mflix` database.
* *Collection*: The name of the collection you want to sync.
In this example, we'll use the `comments` collection of the `sample_mflix` database.
* *Username*: The username you created earlier, in the setup phase.
* *Password*: The password you created earlier.

Keep these details handy!

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== Set up Elastic Cloud

Everything is set up in MongoDB Atlas and we have the details we need to configure the Elastic MongoDB connector.
First we'll need to get an Elastic Cloud deployment up and running.

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=== Create an {ecloud} deployment

[NOTE]
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This step is for users who are new to Elastic Cloud.
Skip this step if your team already has an Elastic Cloud deployment.
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Log in to https://cloud.elastic.co/[Elastic Cloud^], and use the UI to create a deployment.
You'll need to run version *8.5.0+* or later.

Read <<es-native-connectors-prerequisites, prerequisites for Elastic managed connectors>> for full details.

Once you're deployment is created, navigate to *Search*.

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=== Create an Elasticsearch index

The Elastic connector will sync your MongoDB data into a search-optimized Elasticsearch index.
The first step is to create your index in the Kibana UI.

In the main menu, navigate to *Search > Content > Indices*, or use the {kibana-ref}/kibana-concepts-analysts.html#_finding_your_apps_and_objects[global search field].

Follow these steps to create your index:

* Select *Create an Elasticsearch index*.
* Choose *Connector* as your ingestion method.
* Select the *MongoDB* connector type.
* Name your new index, for example `search-mongo-sample`, then save.
This takes you to the *Configuration* tab of your index overview page.

Next we need to input our Atlas details to configure the connector.

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=== Configure the MongoDB connector

Using the <<es-mongodb-start-gather-details, details gathered earlier>>, configure the MongoDB connector.
Enter the details under the *Configuration* step.

Set the *Direct connection* option to `false` for this example.
You must enable SSL/TLS for MongoDB Atlas, so toggle on the *SSL/TLS Connection* option.

.Example configuration for the MongoDB connector
image::images/mongodb-connector-config.png[Example configuration for the MongoDB connector, width=350]

Once you've entered these details, select *Save configuration*.

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=== Begin syncing

Once you've configured your MongoDB connector, it's time to schedule a sync.

The UI will take you to the *Scheduling* tab of your index overview page.
We'll schedule a recurring sync for this example, which will run every day at midnight.

In the *Scheduling* tab:

* Toggle *Enable recurring syncs with the following schedule*.
* Select *Frequency*, "Every" `day`.
* Select *Time*, "At" `00:00`.
* *Save* this sync schedule.

Once you save your sync schedule, the connector will start syncing your MongoDB Atlas data into Elasticsearch.

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=== Verify documents

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Our <<es-connectors-mongodb-syncs, reference documentation>> explains how documents in your MongoDB database and collection are extracted and transformed into documents in your Elasticsearch index.
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If all the configuration details are correct, the sync will begin and documents will start to appear in your Elasticsearch index.

As soon as your first documents are synced, you can view the documents and inspect the mapping for the index:

* In Kibana, navigate to *Search* > *Content* > *Indices* from the main menu, or use the {kibana-ref}/kibana-concepts-analysts.html#_finding_your_apps_and_objects[global search field].
* Select your index, for example `search-mongo-sample`.
* Choose the *Documents* tab to view the synced documents.
Expand a document to view its fields.

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== Learn more

* Refer to the <<es-connectors-mongodb, Elastic MongoDB connector reference documentation>> for detailed information about the connector, including how *sync rules* work.
* For an overview of all Elastic managed connectors, see <<es-native-connectors>>.
* Learn about <<es-sync-rules>> for Elastic managed connectors.
* Learn about {ref}/ingest-pipeline-search.html[ingest pipelines for Search indices]
* Refer to the official https://www.mongodb.com/docs/atlas/[MongoDB Atlas documentation^] for MongoDB-specific questions.