Follow this guide to learn how to install MongoDB on Ubuntu operating system.

Introduction

MongoDB is a document-oriented No database management system. Installing MongoDB on Ubuntu can provide a powerful foundation for your database applications.

Step 1: Preparing for MongoDB Installation

There are some steps to prepare your system before installing MongoDB.

Update Ubuntu Version:

sudo apt update sudo apt upgrade
Adding a Repository: Add MongoDB's official repository:

sudo apt-key adv --keyserver hkp://keyserver.ubuntu.com:80 --recv 9DA31620334BD75D9DCB49F368818C72E52529D4
Adding MongoDB Repositories:

echo "deb [ arch=amd64,arm64 ] https://repo.mongodb.org/apt/ubuntu focal/mongodb-org/5.0 multiverse" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/mongodb-org-5.0.list

Step 2: Installing MongoDB

Now it's time to install MongoDB on your Ubuntu system.

Installing MongoDB:

sudo apt update sudo apt install mongodb-org

Step 3: Managing the MongoDB Service

Learn how to start, stop, and restart the MongoDB service.

Starting MongoDB Service:

sudo systemctl start mongod
Stopping MongoDB Service:

sudo systemctl stop mongod
Restarting MongoDB Service:

sudo systemctl restart mongod

Step 4: Enabling MongoDB to Start Automatically

Ensure MongoDB starts automatically at system boot.

Enabling MongoDB Auto-Start:

sudo systemctl enable mongod

Step 5: Connecting to MongoDB

Learn how to connect to MongoDB using command-line or a MongoDB interface.

Connecting to MongoDB via Command Line:

mongo
Connecting to MongoDB via MongoDB Interface: Connect graphically using MongoDB Compass or a similar interface.

Conclusion

By following this guide, you can successfully install MongoDB on Ubuntu. You can start developing your projects using MongoDB. Remember to regularly update MongoDB for security and maintenance purposes.