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Appendix: Setting Up MongoDB Locally

Understand the process of downloading, installing, and starting MongoDB on various operating systems. This lesson helps you verify your installation and troubleshoot common issues, preparing you to run MongoDB locally for development and learning.

Before you can use MongoDB, you need to install it on your computer. This lesson will walk you through the installation process for Windows, macOS, and Linux, and show you how to verify that MongoDB is up and running.

Step 1: Download MongoDB

Visit the MongoDB download page. Next, choose your operating system: Windows, macOS, or Linux. Then download the installer. Try ...