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replSetGetConfig¶
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Definition¶
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replSetGetConfig
¶ Returns a document that describes the current configuration of the replica set. To invoke the command directly, use the following operation:
Tip
In the mongo Shell, this command can also be run through the
rs.conf
helper method.Helper methods are convenient for mongo users, but they may not return the same level of information as database commands. In cases where the convenience is not needed or the additional return fields are required, use the database command.
In the
mongo
shell, you can access the data provided byreplSetGetConfig
using thers.conf()
method, as in the following:
Output Example¶
The following document provides a representation of a replica set configuration document. The configuration of your replica set may include only a subset of these settings:
For description of the configuration settings, see Replica Set Configuration.
See also