Installing and Setting Up MongoDB on Arch Linux

MongoDB is a popular NoSQL database, and setting it up on Arch Linux is a straightforward process. This guide will walk you through the installation steps, including the necessary dependencies and configurations.

Step 1: Install OpenSSL

Begin by installing OpenSSL, a prerequisite for MongoDB:

sudo pacman -S openssl

Step 2: Install mongosh

Next, you'll need to install mongosh, the official MongoDB Shell. Clone the mongosh-bin repository from the Arch User Repository (AUR):

git clone https://aur.archlinux.org/mongosh-bin.git

Navigate into the cloned directory and build and install mongosh:

cd mongosh-bin
makepkg -si

Step 3: Install MongoDB

Now, you can proceed to install MongoDB itself. Clone the mongodb-bin repository from the AUR:

git clone https://aur.archlinux.org/mongodb-bin.git

Navigate into the cloned directory and build and install MongoDB:

cd mongodb-bin
makepkg -si

This step may take a few minutes.

Step 4: Start MongoDB Service

After successfully installing MongoDB, start the MongoDB service:

sudo systemctl start mongodb

Step 5: Access MongoDB Shell

To access the MongoDB shell, simply type:

mongosh

Congratulations! You've successfully installed and set up MongoDB on your Arch Linux system. You can now begin working with MongoDB databases using the powerful mongosh shell.

Good Luck See you next time...