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    Replica Sets

    A replica set is a group of MongoDB instances that maintain the same data.

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    Introduction

    A replica set is a group of MongoDB instances that maintain the same data. One is primary (accepts writes), the rest are secondaries (replicate the oplog). If the primary fails, secondaries elect a new one — automatic failover in seconds.

    Syntax reference

    bash
    Primary ◄── writes
    │ oplog
    ├──► Secondary 1
    └──► Secondary 2
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