MongoDB is a NoSQL database that uses a document-oriented data model. It is highly scalable and is popular for building modern applications. In this guide, we will walk you through the steps to install and use MongoDB on Rocky Linux 8.
Step 1: Update Your System
Before starting the installation, make sure your system is up to date:
sudo dnf update -yStep 2: Add the MongoDB Repository
To install MongoDB, you first need to add the official MongoDB repository. Create a file for the repository:
echo "[mongodb-org-6.0]
name=MongoDB Repository
baseurl=https://repo.mongodb.org/yum/redhat/8/mongodb-org/6.0/x86_64/
gpgcheck=1
enabled=1
gpgkey=https://www.mongodb.org/static/pgp/server-6.0.asc" | sudo tee /etc/yum.repos.d/mongodb-org-6.0.repoStep 3: Install MongoDB
Now, install MongoDB using the following command:
sudo dnf install mongodb-org -yStep 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
To verify that MongoDB is running, use the following command:
sudo systemctl status mongodYou can also connect to the MongoDB shell by running:
mongoStep 6: Basic MongoDB Commands
Here are some basic commands to get you started with MongoDB:
- Show databases:
show dbs; - Create a database:
use your_db_name; - Show collections:
show collections;
Conclusion
You have successfully installed and set up MongoDB on Rocky Linux 8. This powerful database will help you manage your data efficiently.
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