9. Do I trust MongoDB to appropriately handle downtime? What will my costs be when there is an outage?

Downtime can be extremely costly, and MongoDB’s track record, including past outages, has left some users frustrated. Evaluating how MongoDB handles these incidents and whether its service-level agreements (SLAs) meet your uptime requirements is crucial. Alternatives that offer more predictable uptime and quicker recovery during outages might better align with your operational goals.