Quiz Entry - updated: 2026.07.14
What preparation is typically needed before using a document database?
Before use you typically set up a database, user accounts for access control, collections, and optionally indexes.
| Element | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Database | Container for collections (multiple per server) |
| User accounts | Access control and authentication |
| Collections | Groups of related documents |
| Indexes | Speed up queries on specific fields |
Note: Not all document databases support all these features. MongoDB creates databases and collections lazily on first use.