To perform backups in both MongoDB replica set and sharded cluster deployments, you can select either the node with the least lag or with the least priority, from the secondary node list.
Procedure
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To the master node client computer that is selected during MongoDB instance creation, add the additional settings as shown in the following table.
For instructions about adding an additional setting from the CommCell Console, see Adding an Additional Setting from the CommCell Console.
Additional Setting |
Category |
Type |
Value |
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iDataAgent |
Boolean |
Enter one of the following values:
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iDataAgent |
Boolean |
Enter one of the following values:
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iDataAgent |
Boolean |
When set to TRUE, the backup operation automatically selects a delayed secondary node that is hidden with priority 0 and slaveDelay > 0. |