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1. Sparks Ignite, Inc.
A technology consulting firm. We build outcomes.
Sparks Ignite, Inc.
MongoDB
Build, Adapt, Reduce, Improve

2. Sparks Ignite, Inc.
A technology consulting firm. We build outcomes.
MongoDB – Build, Adapt, Reduce, Improve
Enabling the Mid-Sized Enterprise
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Management
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Operations
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Architecture

3. Sparks Ignite, Inc.
A technology consulting firm. We build outcomes.
MongoDB – Build, Adapt, Reduce, Improve
Enabling the Mid-Sized Enterprise
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Management
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Introduction
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Implement a Proof of Concept
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Measure Results
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Stages of Adoption

4. Sparks Ignite, Inc.
A technology consulting firm. We build outcomes.
MongoDB – Build, Adapt, Reduce, Improve
Sparks Ignite, Inc.
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Data Integration and Analytics
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Data Management and
Governance
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Enterprise Storage and
Compute
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Consulting Services Offerings
Introduction

5. Sparks Ignite, Inc.
A technology consulting firm. We build outcomes.
MongoDB – Build, Adapt, Reduce, Improve Introduction

6. Sparks Ignite, Inc.
A technology consulting firm. We build outcomes.
MongoDB – Build, Adapt, Reduce, Improve
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Financial Services
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Government
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Retail
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High Tech
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Media and Entertainment
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Healthcare
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Telecommuncations
Introduction

7. Sparks Ignite, Inc.
A technology consulting firm. We build outcomes.
MongoDB – Build, Adapt, Reduce, Improve
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Single View
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Internet of Things
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Mobile
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Real-Time Analytics
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Personalization
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Catalog
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Content Management
Introduction

8. Sparks Ignite, Inc.
A technology consulting firm. We build outcomes.
MongoDB – Build, Adapt, Reduce, Improve Introduction

9. Sparks Ignite, Inc.
A technology consulting firm. We build outcomes.
MongoDB – Build, Adapt, Reduce, Improve Introduction

10. Sparks Ignite, Inc.
A technology consulting firm. We build outcomes.
MongoDB – Build, Adapt, Reduce, Improve
Problem
The Apollo Group (parent company of the
University of Phoenix) needed a cloud-based
learning management platform for its 350K globa
students.
Challenges with current Oracle platform
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Scalability
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Technology fit
Potential choices
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Expand existing Oracle platform
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Try MongoDB
Implement a POC

11. Sparks Ignite, Inc.
A technology consulting firm. We build outcomes.
MongoDB – Build, Adapt, Reduce, Improve
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Resiliency
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Stability
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Adaptability of Data Model
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Performance
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Configuration Flexibility
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Administrator Functionality
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Training
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Data Migration and Movement
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Conformance with Standards
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Quality & Availability of Support
Implement a POC

12. Sparks Ignite, Inc.
A technology consulting firm. We build outcomes.
MongoDB – Build, Adapt, Reduce, Improve
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Phase 1 2 weeks
Cross-function team of stakeholders define go
and objectives
Gather current state metrics
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Phase 2 2 weeks
Develop same use case application on small
MongoDB server w/ MongoDB data model
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Phase 3 2 weeks
Stand up 5-node MongoDB deployment and
develop runbook
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Phase 4 2 weeks
Performance and quality assurance tests to
validate goals and objectives
Implement a POC

13. Sparks Ignite, Inc.
A technology consulting firm. We build outcomes.
MongoDB – Build, Adapt, Reduce, Improve
●
Resiliency
●
Stability
●
Adaptability of Data Model
●
Performance
●
Configuration Flexibility
●
Administrator Functionality
●
Training
●
Data Migration and Movement
●
Conformance with Standards
●
Quality & Availability of Support
Implement a POC

14. Sparks Ignite, Inc.
A technology consulting firm. We build outcomes.
MongoDB – Build, Adapt, Reduce, Improve
Tips for Evaluating a Software Solution
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Identify and work closely with all relevant
stakeholders.
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Clearly define the problem, your goals, and the
areas on which you want to focus.
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Follow a rigorous, template-based evaluation
process to ensure that you cover all bases across all
POCs.
Measure Results

15. Sparks Ignite, Inc.
A technology consulting firm. We build outcomes.
MongoDB – Build, Adapt, Reduce, Improve
Tips for Evaluating a Software Solution
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Divide the evaluation into short, discrete phases.
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Identify a simple but relevant use case to ensure
general understanding of the technical findings.
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Act fast and fail quickly to avoid spending time and
resources on a solution that will fail in the long run.
Measure Results

16. Sparks Ignite, Inc.
A technology consulting firm. We build outcomes.
MongoDB – Build, Adapt, Reduce, Improve
Tips for Evaluating a Software Solution
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Leverage formal training, seminars, and targeted
questions to vendors.
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Enroll users not involved in the project in training to
assess accurately how long it will take to train
novice users.
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Evaluate the ease - or difficulty - of training users.
Measure Results

17. Sparks Ignite, Inc.
A technology consulting firm. We build outcomes.
MongoDB – Build, Adapt, Reduce, Improve
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MongoDB
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Build
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Adapt
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Reduce
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Improve
Stages of Adoption

18. Sparks Ignite, Inc.
A technology consulting firm. We build outcomes.
MongoDB – Build, Adapt, Reduce, Improve
Stages of Adoption
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First MongoDB Project
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Multiple MongoDB Projects
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MongoDB Center of Excellence
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MongoDB-First Policy
Stages of Adoption

19. Sparks Ignite, Inc.
A technology consulting firm. We build outcomes.
MongoDB – Build, Adapt, Reduce, Improve
First MongoDB Project
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Identify target team members in
development, operations and
business teams.
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Training for Developers and
DBAs.
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Consulting on schema design,
architecture review and
introductory best practices
Stages of Adoption

20. Sparks Ignite, Inc.
A technology consulting firm. We build outcomes.
MongoDB – Build, Adapt, Reduce, Improve
Multiple MongoDB Projects
Share knowledge within the
organization, through internal
presentations and hackathons.
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Begin to establish preliminary
best practices, such as
preferred hardware
configurations and how to
integrate with existing
systems.
Stages of Adoption

21. Sparks Ignite, Inc.
A technology consulting firm. We build outcomes.
MongoDB – Build, Adapt, Reduce, Improve
MongoDB Center of Excellence
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Identify a group across different
functional areas to document
best practices, facilitate
knowledge sharing and help
teams understand when to use
MongoDB.
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Facilitate development of
MongoDB Platform-as-a-Service
(PaaS).
Stages of Adoption

22. Sparks Ignite, Inc.
A technology consulting firm. We build outcomes.
MongoDB – Build, Adapt, Reduce, Improve
MongoDB-First Policy
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Disseminate information on the
CoE and best practices
throughout the organization.
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Create process for defining
exception apps that can and
should use other databases.
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Ensure that teams have the
resources they need to execute
projects successfully
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MongoDB-First Policy
Stages of Adoption

23. Sparks Ignite, Inc.
A technology consulting firm. We build outcomes.
MongoDB – Build, Adapt, Reduce, Improve
Questions?
david@sparksignite.net

24. Sparks Ignite, Inc.
A technology consulting firm. We build outcomes.
Modern Data Architecture
Questions?