Database

MongoDB List Collections
How to use MongoDB List Collections and other list options
  • Web development

There are four options available to you if you want to generate a list of your MongoDB collections. We will explain the MongoDB List Collections and the Show Collections commands as well as two other options. By using practical examples, we will show you how they work and what benefits you can expect from using them. Read on to find out more.

How to use MongoDB List Collections and other list options
MongoDB Sort
How to sort documents with MongoDB Sort
  • Web development

To get a better overview and improve your organization, we recommend you sort your documents into a specific order. The best way to do this is to use MongoDB Sort. We will introduce you to MongoDB Sort, explain how it is set up and use some simple examples to show you how to use it effectively. Read on to find out more.

How to sort documents with MongoDB Sort
MongoDB Find
How to look for documents with MongoDB Find
  • Web development

If you want to find specific documents and display them in MongoDB, you can do this by using the find command. Here we explain how it works, which parameters you can use and the differences between MongoDB Find and Mongo DB Find One. We will also show you how to use the feature with Python and Node.js. Read on to find out more.

How to look for documents with MongoDB Find
Blade server
How do blade servers work?
  • Know-how

Blade servers are among the smallest, most powerful server technologies. They are scalable, save space and are designed with high server density in mind. The strengths of blade servers include their dedicated use for highly specific applications and a low power consumption. Find out more about the pros and cons of blade servers and how they differ from rack servers.

How do blade servers work?
SQL injection: Fundamentals and safeguards
SQL injection
  • Security

There are daily reports on how security gaps in applications are exploited – because hardly a day goes by without a new gap being discovered or a known gap being closed. One attack method, which has always been based on exploiting such weak points, is called SQL injection. But what is actually hidden behind the malicious database exploitation and how can you protect your database system from it?

SQL injection
Securing servers with Fail2ban
How to Setup Fail2Ban
  • Security

For server operators, security is of the utmost importance. Only those who have developed and set up a foolproof defense strategy are ready for drastic situations. As well as regular protection mechanisms, like security software, backups, and encryption, there are also some useful tools and frameworks that may come in handy in the fight against intruders. We have laid out essential details on the...

How to Setup Fail2Ban
Protect sensitive data with a strong password
How to choose a strong password
  • Security

It only takes a few seconds for a hacker to gain access to your private data without you having any idea. More often than not, a password is the only means of protection when logging into online services; and if it is too obvious, it will not prove too much of a challenge for criminals to crack. There are numerous options to increase password security.

How to choose a strong password
How does data backup work for databases?
How to backup databases
  • Security

Backing up your data is a popular option for securing your database. In order to create backup copies, you need additional hardware and to install a suitable backup structure. How do you secure your own network and web server against attacks and proceed to protect your databases?

How to backup databases
Backing up data
How to back up data
  • Security

Whether important documents or holiday photos: regular data backups on your PC or smartphone should be part of your digital routine. A regular back up of data is crucial for all companies, especially since more and more processes are being digitalized. Find out what’s important when backing up data, how to perform a data back up, and what the pros and cons of various storage media are.

How to back up data
MongoDB Drop Collection
How to remove collections from MongoDB with Drop Collection
  • Web development

By using MongoDB Drop Collection, you can completely remove collections as well as all the links contained within them from your database. Here we use a practical example to show you how to write and use this command. This will allow you to manage your databases more efficiently and quickly remove collections you no longer need.

How to remove collections from MongoDB with Drop Collection