MongoDB is a NoSQL database that provides high performance, high availability, and easy scalability. In this guide, we will walk you through the steps to install MongoDB on AlmaLinux 8.
Step 1: Update Your System
Start by ensuring your system is up to date:
sudo dnf update -yStep 2: Add the MongoDB Repository
Create a file for the MongoDB repository:
echo "[mongodb-org-5.0]
name=MongoDB Repository
baseurl=https://repo.mongodb.org/yum/redhat/8/mongodb-org/5.0/x86_64/
gpgcheck=1
enabled=1
gpgkey=https://www.mongodb.org/static/pgp/server-5.0.asc" | sudo tee /etc/yum.repos.d/mongodb-org-5.0.repoStep 3: Install MongoDB
Now, install MongoDB using the following command:
sudo dnf install -y mongodb-orgStep 4: Start and Enable MongoDB
Start the MongoDB service and enable it to start at boot:
sudo systemctl start mongod
sudo systemctl enable mongodStep 5: Verify the Installation
Check the status of the MongoDB service to ensure it is running:
sudo systemctl status mongodStep 6: Secure MongoDB
By default, MongoDB is not secured. To secure it, first enable authentication. Edit the MongoDB configuration file:
sudo nano /etc/mongod.confAdd the following lines to the configuration file:
security:
authorization: "enabled"Save and exit the editor, then restart MongoDB:
sudo systemctl restart mongodStep 7: Create an Admin User
Connect to the MongoDB shell:
mongoRun the following commands to create an admin user:
use admin
db.createUser({user: "admin", pwd: "your_password", roles: [{role: "userAdminAnyDatabase", db: "admin"}]})Replace your_password with a strong password.
Conclusion
You have successfully installed MongoDB on AlmaLinux 8. This powerful database can now be used for various applications.
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