Link a MongoDB Data Source

Overview

You can use MongoDB Realm to work with a data source -- either a MongoDB Atlas cluster or Data Lake associated with the same Atlas project as your Realm app. To connect to a data source through Realm, you must first link it to a new MongoDB service in your application.

You can create a MongoDB service and link a data source to your Realm app through the Realm UI or with an import/export configuration directory. Select the tab below that corresponds to the method you want to use.

Procedure

Realm will immediately begin the process of linking to the data source, which could take up to five minutes. Once Realm is finished linking to the data source, you can start working with the data.

Linked Data Lake Considerations

For the most part, you can interact with a linked Data Lake just as you would with a linked Atlas cluster. However, there are some caveats to keep in mind when working with a Data Lake:

• Data Lakes do not support write operations.
• You can only access a linked Data Lake from a system function.
• You cannot connect to the Data Lake via the wire protocol.
• You cannot define roles and permissions for a linked Data Lake.
• You cannot set a Read Preference for a linked Data Lake.

Work with a Linked Data Source

The following pages demonstrate how to start working with your linked data source from a function:

You can access your MongoDB data source remotely from a client. See the following sections of the Client Guides: