Choose a Data Import or Migration Tool
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You can bring data from existing MongoDB deployments, JSON
, or CSV
files into deployments in Atlas using either:
- live migration where Atlas assists you, or
- tools for a self-guided migration of data from your existing deployments into Atlas.
To move data to a serverless instance, use Compass to export and import data, or migrate data with self-managed tools. To learn more, see Serverless Instance Limitations.
List of Tools for Migrating to Atlas
The following table discusses how to choose between different tools for data migration and import for common cluster configurations.
If you want to make a copy of your cluster for testing purposes, see MongoDB Backup Methods.
Source Cluster Configuration | Import Strategy |
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A replica set, sharded cluster, or standalone
MongoDB node that are managed by Cloud Manager or Ops Manager. | Use live migration where Cloud Manager or Ops Manager pushes data to Atlas using a secure link-token without requiring access to the source cluster through the cluster's firewall. To locate push type migration in the Atlas user interface, in the left-side panel of your organization's page, go to Live Migration to Atlas and select Migrate from Ops Manager or Cloud Manager.
|
A replica set, sharded cluster, or standalone
MongoDB node deployment that are not managed by Cloud Manager or Ops Manager. | Use live migration where Cloud Manager or Ops Manager pulls data from the source deployment and requires access to the source deployment through the deployment's firewall. To locate pull type live migration in the Atlas user interface, in the left-side panel of your organization's page, go to Live Migration to Atlas and select General Live Migration.
|
A shared multi-tenant cluster, or a cluster where you have no
access to the oplog. | Use mongorestore. |
A standard "single shard" sharded cluster MongoDB
deployment in Compose. |