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MongoDB

MongoDB addon for Kexa save and export operations


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Configuration​

Required Fields​

  • type: "mongodb"
  • urlName: MongoDB connection string (with database included)
  • collectionName: Collection name for data storage

Connection String Format​

mongodb://username:password@host:port/database_name
mongodb+srv://username:password@cluster.mongodb.net/database_name

Example Configuration​

{
  "save": [
    {
      "type": "mongodb",
      "urlName": "MONGODB_CONNECTION",
      "collectionName": "kexa_scan_results",
      "name": "Production MongoDB",
      "description": "Main database for scan results",
      "origin": "kexa-production",
      "tags": {
        "environment": "production"
      },
      "onlyErrors": false,
      "logs": true
    }
  ]
}

Example configuration for MongoDB.

Environment Variables​

Set your MongoDB connection string:

export MONGODB_CONNECTION="mongodb+srv://username:password@cluster.mongodb.net/kexa_database"

Collection Structure​

Save Results​

Documents include timestamp, origin, provider, rules results, and summary information.

Export Data​

Documents include timestamp, origin, provider, resource type, and raw resource data.

Features​

  • Automatic Collection Creation: Collections are created if they don't exist
  • Flexible Schema: JSON documents support varying data structures
  • Indexing: Consider adding indexes on timestamp, origin, and provider fields for performance
  • Atlas Support: Compatible with MongoDB Atlas cloud service

Troubleshooting​

  • Connection Issues: Verify connection string and network access
  • Authentication: Ensure correct username/password and database permissions
  • Collection Permissions: User needs read/write access to target collection