MongoDB Installation

Here’s a step-by-step guide to install MongoDB on various operating systems:

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For Windows:

1. Download MongoDB:

   • Go to the MongoDB download center.
   • Select your version, platform (Windows), and package (MSI).

2. Install MongoDB:

   • Run the downloaded .msi installer.
   • Follow the setup wizard:
     • Choose "Complete" setup.
     • Ensure "Install MongoDB as a Service" is selected.

3. Set up MongoDB directory:

   • By default, MongoDB stores data in C:\Program Files\MongoDB\Server\<version>\data.
   • Create a data\db directory in C:\ if it doesn’t exist: C:\data\db.

4. Start MongoDB:

   • Open a command prompt and type: mongod
   • This starts the MongoDB server.

5. Connect to MongoDB:

   • Open another command prompt and type: mongo
   • This starts the MongoDB shell.