- MongoDB sharding is the process of splitting data across multiple servers (shards) for scalability ๐๏ธ
- A sharded MongoDB cluster consists of shard servers, configuration servers, and a query router ๐
- Configuration servers store cluster metadata and ensure proper shard management ๐งฐ
- The query router directs application queries to the appropriate shard, hiding cluster complexity ๐งญ
- A database can have both sharded and unsharded collections, with one shard designated as the primary ๐