Introduction

This guide will walk you through the steps of installing MongoDB on your system. MongoDB is a popular choice for modern applications due to its ability to handle large amounts of data and its flexible, document-based data model.

MongoDB Installation

The installation process for MongoDB varies slightly depending on your operating system. Here's an overview:

Windows

Download the MongoDB installer from the official website: https://www.mongodb.com/try/download/community.
Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions.
During installation, you can choose to install MongoDB as a service, making it easier to start and stop the database automatically.

macOS

Download the MongoDB Community Server package from the official website.
Open the downloaded package and drag the MongoDB folder to your Applications directory.
Open the Terminal and run the following command to start the MongoDB server:

mongod

Linux

Use your distribution's package manager to install MongoDB. For example, on Ubuntu, use the following commands:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install mongodb-server

Start the MongoDB server:

sudo systemctl start mongod

Verifying the Installation

After installing MongoDB, verify that it's working correctly by connecting to the MongoDB shell.

Open a terminal or command prompt.
Run the following command to connect to the MongoDB shell:

mongo

If you see the MongoDB shell prompt (>) after running this command, you've successfully installed MongoDB.

Summary

• MongoDB is a document-oriented NoSQL database.
• The installation process involves downloading the appropriate package, running the installer, and starting the MongoDB server.
• You can verify the installation by connecting to the MongoDB shell.