I am here to guide you the step by step process to start mongodb in windows. MongoDB is the lightweight open-source document-oriented database which can be used along with any programming language. MongoDB gives high availability with replica sets.
Here are the steps to start mongodb in windows-
Step 1
Download a stable version of Mongo database from here.
Step 2
Install Mongo database on machine by following normal setup instructions.
Step 3
Create following folder-
C:\data\db
Step 4
- Change directory to
C:\Program Files (x86)\MongoDB\Server\3.0\bin - Enter command
mongod - The MongoDB server will start at port
27017
The Mongod service is running and it is ready to connect applications.
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