Oplog Size Considerations
The size of the oplog is crucial for ensuring that secondary servers can catch up after downtime. If you're writing large amounts of data, a larger oplog is recommended to accommodate potential outages, with a default size set at about 5% of total data volume. Given that disk space is relatively inexpensive, prioritizing a larger oplog allocation can enhance data recovery and synchronization efficiency.In this clip
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