Getting started with Atlas Data Federation

Set up a federated database and start querying, transforming, and combining data across Atlas and cloud storage.

Deploy a federated database in minutes

Choose a quickstart wizard to export data, run queries across Atlas clusters, or explore how to connect to a federated database instance.

Configure your connection type—either standard or private endpoint—then connect to your federated database instance using the MongoDB Shell.

Use the MongoDB Query Language (MQL) to run operations on your federated database instance. Most standard server commands are supported.

Explore key concepts, learn how federated queries work, and understand the architecture behind Atlas Data Federation.

Learn the basics of Atlas Data Federation with a quick video walkthrough and start querying data across clusters and cloud storage.

Learn how federated querying works and how Atlas Data Federation simplifies working with distributed data across multiple sources.

Create a federated database alongside your operational Atlas data in just a few clicks.

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