ping command

Reference type:Cheat sheetFormat:Syntax + example + use case

Reference group: Session and transaction methods

What it does

Tests server responsiveness at command level.

Syntax

db.runCommand({ ping: 1 })

Use case

Basic diagnostics.

Important notes

A successful ping does not prove every application operation will succeed.

ping command: practical example
db.runCommand({ ping: 1 })
💡 Explanation Tests server responsiveness at command level. When to use it Basic diagnostics. Caution A successful ping does not prove every application operation will succeed.
Key Takeaways
  • Tests server responsiveness at command level.
  • Typical use: Basic diagnostics.