# An alternative to sharding a MongoDB replica set that outgrew its memory

**Switching Demand Score:** 45/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Thread | An alternative to sharding a MongoDB replica set that outgrew its memory |
| Switching from | sharding |
| Category | Other software |
| Thread type | Story |
| Points | 1 |
| Comments | 0 |
| Posted | 2026-11-03 |
| Linked site | https://www.percona.com/blog/an-alternative-to-sharding-a-mongodb-replica-set-that-outgrew-its-memory-a-proof-of-concept/ |

## Why this score
- Names the product being replaced (sharding).
- Posted in the last 14 days.

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