MongoDB Installation and Setup Guide

Follow the steps below to download, install, and set up MongoDB on your system.

1. Download MongoDB Community Server

Visit MongoDB Community Server and download the application.

2. Install MongoDB Community Server

Execute the downloaded installer and follow the installation instructions.

3. Download MongoDB Shell

Visit Download MongoDB Shell and download the MongoDB Shell.

4. Environment Variable Setup

Add the following path to your system's environment variables:

C:\Program Files\MongoDB\Server\7.0\bin

5. Command Prompt Version Check

Open a command prompt and run the following command to check the MongoDB version:

"C:\Program Files\MongoDB\Server\7.0\bin\mongod.exe" --version

6. Git Bash Version Check

Open Git Bash and run one of the following commands to check the MongoDB version:

"C:\Program Files\MongoDB\Server\7.0\bin\mongod.exe" --version

or

mongod --version

Make sure that the version displayed matches the MongoDB version you installed.

7. Check MongoDB Services

Search for "services" in the Windows search bar, and ensure that the MongoDB service is running. If not, start the service.

8. Open MongoDB Shell

Open a command prompt and type the following command to run MongoDB Shell:

mongosh

Now you are ready to work with MongoDB using the installed MongoDB Shell. Enjoy working with MongoDB!