I am evaluating NoSQL options for using as an lightweight-embedded storage for desktop applications. At the same time, I would like to be the same storage technology used for our server-side backend.
MongoDB is great for reducing the complexity of local storage, very similar to HTML5 database. However, its installer is really heavy (80+ MB).
I think there should be a lightweight-embedded distribution, just with the basic server, no diagnostic tools or even drivers, in a format that can enable unattended installation (MSI, DMG, etc.), so it can be part of the application installer.
This shouldn't have impact in the MongoDB product itself, but only in the distribution package generation.