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Multi-Kubernetes Cluster Sharding Now Generally Available

March 8, 2025

What it is: MongoDB’s Multi-Kubernetes Cluster Support now enables Enterprise Advanced customers to deploy replica sets, sharded clusters, and Ops Manager across multiple Kubernetes clusters. With sharded clusters now generally available, organizations can run a single MongoDB deployment that spans cloud regions, availability zones, and on-premises environments, delivering greater scalability and flexibility. Who is it for: Designed for platform engineering and operations teams running large-scale MongoDB environments, this capability helps manage resilient, distributed deployments across multiple Kubernetes clusters with consistent automation and control. Why it matters: By distributing shards and workloads across clusters closer to the users and systems that access them, organizations can reduce latency, improve performance, and enhance fault isolation—all while maintaining unified operations under Kubernetes. How to get started: To learn more, click the reference architecture resource for a fully tested, working example using popular Kubernetes tools, and explore our documentation for additional guidance.

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