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Edge Server

Ensure that your connected infrastructure’s apps and devices are always in sync.
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What is Atlas Edge Server?
Atlas Edge Server is a MongoDB instance, deployable on-premises or in remote locations, that can sync with MongoDB Atlas. It enables real-time sync, conflict resolution, and disconnection tolerance allowing mission-critical applications and devices to remain operational when networks are unstable.View the docs
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Prevent interruptions to local operations

Your edge clients will run even with intermittent connection to the cloud, preventing interruptions to crucial operations such as inventory management and point-of-sale.
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Eliminate network congestion

With Edge Server you can configure documents to only synchronize fields that have changed, saving bandwidth and ensuring that your most important data is transferred to Atlas.
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Leverage insights from real-time data analytics

Process data at its source to minimize latency and enhance the impact of real-time insights, reducing reliance on your central database.

Atlas Edge Server in action

Using Atlas Edge Server in local environments helps ensure that edge clients are always functional and in sync.
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Capabilities
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Real-time sync

Ensure that data across edge clients and locations remains consistent and up-to-date in real time, enabling instant access and decision-making.

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Disconnection tolerance

Minimize disruptions to crucial operations and ensure continuous synchronization, even in areas with unreliable network connectivity.

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Privacy and security controls

Protect your data with encryption at rest and in transit, and fine-grained access controls to manage user permissions.

Resources for building edge applications

Learn more about how to leverage Atlas Edge Server for remote environments.

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FAQ

What is edge computing?
Edge computing is a distributed systems approach that brings the processing, storing, and accessing of data closer to where it’s generated and used. This includes devices, applications, on-premises locations, and the cloud.
What are edge clients?
Edge clients are any devices, sensors, machines, or applications that interact with the data at the edge before transmitting it to a central location.
What are the benefits of edge computing?

Benefits of edge computing include:

  • Low latency data processing decreases response times for critical applications.
  • Network resilience to intermittent connectivity prevents operational disruptions.
  • Real-time data synchronization enables time-sensitive use cases.
  • Local data processing reduces exposure to breaches during transmission increasing privacy and security.
What challenges come with building edge applications?

Challenges associated with building edge applications include:

  • Wide array of vendors, each for a specific purpose
  • Limited computing resources
  • Developing and maintaining complex sync logic that can scale
  • Network bandwidth restrictions
  • Implementing security protocols
Where can Atlas Edge Server be deployed?
  • Factories — enables data analysis for equipment monitoring and predictive maintenance
  • Retail locations — can be used to optimize inventory management and personalize in-store experiences
  • Hospitals — can be used to ensure crucial health devices remain functional during network outages
  • Automotives — enables data analysis for vehicle performance tracking and advanced diagnostics

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Triggers

Automatically run code in response to database changes, user events, or on preset intervals.

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Device Sync

Seamlessly synchronize data between devices, Edge Server, and MongoDB Atlas in the cloud.

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