Question: How to Install Mongodb on Windows?
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How to Download & Install MongoDB on Windows

  • Step 1 — Download the MongoDB MSI Installer Package. Head over here and download the current version of MongoDB.
  • Step 2 — Install MongoDB with the Installation Wizard.
  • Step 3— Create the Data Folders to Store our Databases.
  • Step 4 — Setup Alias Shortcuts for Mongo and Mongod.
  • Step 5 — Verify That Setup was Successful.

How do I start MongoDB on Windows?

Run MongoDB Community Edition

  1. Set up the MongoDB environment. MongoDB requires a data directory to store all data. MongoDB’s default data directory path is \data\db .
  2. Start MongoDB. To start MongoDB, run mongod.exe .
  3. Connect to MongoDB. To connect to MongoDB through the ~bin.mongo.exe shell, open another Command Prompt.

How do I download MongoDB on Windows 7?

MongoDB: Installing on Windows 7

  • Accept the License Agreement.
  • Select the Complete installation type and click Install.
  • Briefly browse YouTube (you won’t have time to make a cup of coffee).
  • When the installation is complete press Finish.
  • Reboot your machine.
  • Create a folder for the data files.
  • Create a folder for the log files.
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