How to Install and Use MongoDB, a Leading NoSQL Database

Embrace the Flexibility of a Document Database

For applications requiring a flexible data model, MongoDB is a top choice. The ‘Ubuntu System Administration Guide’ provides a detailed walkthrough for installing MongoDB from its official repository to ensure you get the latest version.

Connecting with the MongoDB Shell

Once installed, you can connect to your database using the MongoDB Shell (`mongosh`). The book demonstrates how to perform basic operations that are analogous to SQL but tailored for a document model:

• Switch to a new or existing database with `use your_db_name`.
• Create a ‘collection’ (similar to a table in SQL) with `db.createCollection(“your_collection_name”)`.
• View existing collections with `show collections`.

This gives you the foundational skills to start working with this powerful NoSQL database.

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This post is based from content of the book Ubuntu System adminstration guide. And the book can be found here https://www.amazon.com/stores/Mattias-Hemmingsson/author/B0FF5CQX13