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This is first practical guide to MongoDB, a new database and a new database type with astonishing uptake - 45,000 users before it even hits version 1.0. The book is written by internationally recognized experts and tech reviewed by the creator of MongoDB.

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MongoDB, a cross-platform NoSQL database, is the fastest-growing new database in the world. MongoDB provides a rich document-oriented structure with dynamic queries that you´ll recognize from RDBMS offerings such as MySQL. In other words, this is a book about a NoSQL database that does not require the SQL crowd to re-learn how the database world works!

MongoDB has reached 1.0 and boasts 50,000+ users. The community is strong and vibrant and MongoDB is improving at a fast rate. With scalable and fast databases becoming critical for today´s applications, this book shows you how to install, administer and program MongoDB without pretending SQL never existed.

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Introduction to MongoDB Installing MongoDB The Data Model Working with Data GridFS PHP and MongoDB Python and MongoDB Creating a Blog Application with the PHP Driver Database Administration Optimization Replication Sharding

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Hailing from the U.K., Peter Membrey has worked for Red Hat, holds a RHCE certification, and worked and taught at a number of educational institutions since the beginning of his career. He knows what Linux users like and need, and hopes that CentOS will get the kudos it deserves. He lives in Hong Kong and is teaching and consulting on all matters to do with Linux Enterprise networking, while studying for his master´s degree.

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