# Introduction In this lab, you will learn the basic concepts and techniques of creating indexes in MongoDB. The lab covers the following steps: creating a single field index, building a compound index, setting a unique index, checking index usage, and viewing the index list. These indexing techniques can significantly improve the performance of your MongoDB queries by optimizing data retrieval. The lab provides hands-on examples and step-by-step instructions to help you understand and apply these indexing concepts effectively.
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