Installing MongoDB on macOS and Linux

This video tutorial guides Mac and Linux users through the process of downloading, installing, and starting a MongoDB server. It covers selecting the appropriate version and OS, downloading the necessary files, and setting up the server. The tutorial also explains how to start the server using terminal commands and connect to it from Node.js. Windows users are directed to a separate video.

What are the two server options available for MongoDB?

• Community Server

• Enterprise Server

• Cloud Options

• Tools

What should you do after downloading the MongoDB archive?

• Extract its contents

• Delete it

• Run it directly

• Rename it

What command is used to start the MongoDB server?

• mongo start

• mongod

• mongodb start

• db start

What is the recommended directory for storing MongoDB data?

• Root of the hard drive

• User folder

• Downloads folder

• Temporary directory

Why is it better to create a data directory inside the user folder?

• To avoid permissions errors

• To save space

• To make it easier to find

• To improve performance

What is the default port that MongoDB uses for connections?

• 27017

• 8080

• 3306

• 5432

What should you do if you are running on Windows instead of Mac or Linux?

• Follow the installation video for Windows

• Use the same instructions

• Skip the installation

• Contact support