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Learn how to deploy MongoDB on Ubuntu VPS with this step-by-step guide. This article demonstrates how to deploy MongoDB on Ubuntu VPS. This guide walks you through the step-by-step process of deploying MongoDB on an Ubuntu VPS (Ubuntu 22.04 or 24.04). What is MongoDB? MongoDB is a NoSQL, open-source, document-oriented database designed for high performance, scalability, and flexibility. Unlike traditional relational databases (like MySQL or PostgreSQL), MongoDB stores data in JSON-like documents (called BSON – Binary JSON), which allows for more dynamic and hierarchical data structures. 🔑 Key Features: Schema-less: Documents in the same collection can have different structures. Scalable: Supports horizontal scaling via sharding. Flexible data model: Great for unstructured or semi-structured data. Rich query language: Supports ad-hoc queries, indexing, and aggregation. High performance: Efficient storage and fast read/write operations. 📦 Common Use Cases: Real-time analytics Content management systems (CMS) IoT applications Mobile and web apps requiring rapid iteration 📋 Example Document (BSON): { "name": "Jane Doe", "email": "jane@example.com", "orders": [ { "product": "Book", "price": 9.99 }, { "product": "Pen", "price": 1.49 } ] } 📘 Editions: MongoDB Community Edition: Free and open-source. Recommended for business-continuity (See: Understanding Vendor Lock-In) MongoDB Enterprise: Includes advanced security, monitoring, and support. MongoDB Atlas: Fully managed cloud version (Proprietary). ✅ Prerequisites A fresh Ubuntu VPS (Ubuntu 22.04 LTS or Ubuntu 24.04 LTS) Root or sudo user access Basic understanding of the command-line Instantly launch 100% SSD Ubuntu VPS servers! 🛠️ How to Deploy MongoDB on Ubuntu VPS To deploy MongoDB on Ubuntu VPS, follow the steps provided below: Update Your Server Login as root user via SSH, and run the following command: sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y Import MongoDB GPG Key sudo apt-get install gnupg curl curl -fsSL https://www.mongodb.org/static/pgp/server-8.0.asc | \ sudo gpg -o /usr/share/keyrings/mongodb-server-8.0.gpg \ --dearmor Add MongoDB Repository For Ubuntu 22.04 (Jammy): echo "deb https://repo.mongodb.org/apt/ubuntu jammy/mongodb-org/8.0 multiverse" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/mongodb-org-8.0.list For Ubuntu 24.04 (Noble): echo "deb https://repo.mongodb.org/apt/ubuntu noble/mongodb-org/8.0 multiverse" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/mongodb-org-8.0.list Then update the package index: sudo apt update Install MongoDB sudo apt install -y mongodb-org This installs: mongod: the MongoDB daemon mongo: the MongoDB shell mongos, mongodb-org-server, etc. Start and Enable MongoDB sudo systemctl start mongod sudo systemctl enable mongod Check status: sudo systemctl status mongod Secure MongoDB By default, MongoDB listens on 127.0.0.1. For external access: Allow access from remote IPs (if needed): Edit the config file: sudo nano /etc/mongod.conf Find the bindIp line and change: bindIp: 127.0.0.1,0.0.0.0 Then restart MongoDB: sudo systemctl restart mongod ⚠️ Use a firewall to restrict access to trusted IPs only. Create admin user and enable authentication: Start Mongo shell: mongosh Switch to admin and create user: use admin db.createUser({ user: "admin", pwd: "strong_password_here", roles: }) Exit shell and enable authentication in config file: sudo nano /etc/mongod.conf Add or uncomment: security: authorization: enabled Restart: sudo systemctl restart mongod Test login: mongosh -u admin -p --authenticationDatabase admin Configure UFW Firewall (Optional but Recommended) sudo ufw enable sudo ufw allow OpenSSH sudo ufw allow 27017/tcp sudo ufw status Replace 27017 with the specific port if you change the default. Monitor and Manage MongoDB Basic commands: # Check MongoDB status sudo systemctl status mongod # Stop MongoDB sudo systemctl stop mongod # Start MongoDB sudo systemctl start mongod # Restart MongoDB sudo systemctl restart mongod Instantly launch 100% SSD Ubuntu VPS servers! Conclusion You now know how to deploy MongoDB on Ubuntu VPS. Having following the steps outlined above, MongoDB is now installed, secured, and running on your Ubuntu VPS. You can now begin developing applications or integrating MongoDB with other services on your stack. Further Reading: Deploy ScyllaDB on Ubuntu VPS How to Install Microsoft SQL Server on Ubuntu VPS

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