Learn how to *install MongoDB Community Server**, along with **mongo Shell* and **MongoDB Compass**, on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. MongoDB is a leading NoSQL database widely used for modern application development. This step-by-step guide walks you through installing and configuring MongoDB, running queries with mongo Shell, and using MongoDB Compass for a graphical interface to manage your data.
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What You’ll Learn:
1. Installing MongoDB Community Server on Ubuntu 24.04.
2. Configuring mongo Shell for command-line operations.
3. Setting up and using MongoDB Compass for GUI-based database management.
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Steps to Install MongoDB
#### 1. *Update System Packages*
Keep your system up-to-date:
```bash
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
```
#### 2. *Import MongoDB GPG Key*
Add MongoDB's official GPG key to verify packages:
```bash
```
#### 3. *Add the MongoDB Repository*
Add the MongoDB Community repository to your sources list:
```bash
```
#### 4. *Install MongoDB*
Update the package list and install MongoDB:
```bash
sudo apt update
sudo apt install mongodb-org -y
```
#### 5. *Start and Enable MongoDB Service*
Ensure MongoDB starts and is enabled on boot:
```bash
sudo systemctl start mongod
sudo systemctl enable mongod
```
#### 6. *Verify Installation*
Check the MongoDB version to confirm the installation:
```bash
mongod --version
```
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Install mongo Shell
The mongo Shell is included with the `mongodb-org` package. You can access it by running:
```bash
mongosh
```
Use it to interact with your databases directly via the terminal.
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Steps to Install MongoDB Compass
#### 1. *Download MongoDB Compass*
#### 2. *Install MongoDB Compass*
Use the following command to install the `.deb` file:
```bash
sudo dpkg -i mongodb-compass*.deb
```
#### 3. *Launch MongoDB Compass*
Run MongoDB Compass from the application menu or using:
```bash
mongodb-compass
```
#### 4. *Connect to MongoDB Server*
Launch MongoDB Compass.
Use `localhost:27017` as the connection string to connect to your MongoDB instance.
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Test MongoDB Installation
1. Open *mongo Shell* and run:
```bash
show dbs
```
This lists the available databases.
2. Create a new database:
```bash
use testdb
```
3. Add a sample document:
```javascript
db.testcollection.insertOne({ name: "MongoDB", type: "NoSQL" })
```
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Why Use MongoDB, mongo Shell, and MongoDB Compass?
**MongoDB**: Fast and scalable NoSQL database for modern applications.
**mongo Shell**: Command-line tool for developers to interact with data.
**MongoDB Compass**: User-friendly GUI for managing MongoDB visually.
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