What is Ranged Sharding?
Ranged sharding is a sharding strategy in MongoDB where data is partitioned into ranges based on the values of a specified shard key. Each range of values is assigned to a specific shard, allowing for efficient distribution and querying of data within those ranges.
Ranged Sharding in MongoDB
Sharding is a critical feature in MongoDB that allows for horizontal scaling of databases by distributing data across multiple servers. Ranged sharding is a specific sharding strategy where data is partitioned based on a specified range of values. In this article, we’ll delve into the concept of ranged sharding in MongoDB, covering its principles, and implementation, and providing beginner-friendly examples with outputs to illustrate its functionality.