Windows Azure and MongoDb

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Description: Im trying to get MongoDb up and running using windows azure. As they described here, they used a worker role instances to run mongod servers, and blob storage to store mongodb data. In their code from github, they use CloudDrive class to mount a virtual drive of the blob container. (GetMountedPathFromBlob function in the Utilities class in the MongoDbRole project) they do it like that so they can still invoke mongod process with a --dbpath argument.

My problem: There is no CloudDrive class in the new 2.x sdk anymore(deprecated). How can I do the same (mount a virtual drive) so I can invoke mongod process correctly inside my worker role.

Suggestions: I found a class CloudBlobDirectory maybe it can resolve the probleme, or Microsoft.WindowsAzure.Storage.File Namespace. Im still reading lots of docs trying to takle this problem.

the idea is to create a virtual drive in the worker role instance, pointing to the blob container ?

Any suggestions ??

Thank you.

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c#.netmongodbazure
Unfortunately the mongo-azure project has not kept up with the Azure APIs. It looks like the issue you are hitting is already tracked as AZURE-72, which you could watch and/or upvote. If possible, I think a better option at the moment would be to use one of the MongoDB-as-a-Service cloud hosting partners. – Stennie
@Stennie thanks, at least im not the only one :) – dafriskymonkey

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Solution 1: You can use Azure VM and install your MongoDB. You can connect to this VM from web/worker role so they are located in the same cloud service with your VM.

Solution 2: Check out MongoLab in Azure Store. It's a Mongo-as-a-service which you don't need to take care of the installation, configuration, etc. http://blog.shaunxu.me/archive/2013/03/27/consume-third-party-services-at-windows-azure-store.aspx