Step-by-Step Installation Guide for MongoDB Community Edition on SUSE

Install MongoDB Community Edition on SUSE

MongoDB Community Edition is a robust NoSQL database solution that supports modern application requirements. Installing it on SUSE Linux involves adding the MongoDB repository, installing the necessary packages, and configuring the service for use.

This step-by-step guide will help you set up MongoDB on SUSE Linux efficiently.

Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure the following:

1. Operating System: SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 12 SP3+ or SLES 15+.

2. User Privileges: Root or sudo access.

3. Internet Connection: To download MongoDB packages from the official repository.

Step 1: Import MongoDB Public GPG Key

Import MongoDB’s GPG key to verify the authenticity of the packages:

# Import MongoDB GPG key
sudo rpm --import https://pgp.mongodb.com/server-6.0.asc

Step 2: Add the MongoDB Repository

Add MongoDB's official repository to the system.

For SLES 12:

# Add the MongoDB repository for SLES 12
echo -e "[mongodb-org-6.0]\nname=MongoDB Repository\nbaseurl=https://repo.mongodb.org/zypper/suse/12/mongodb-org/6.0/x86_64/\ngpgcheck=1\ngpgkey=https://pgp.mongodb.com/server-6.0.asc\nenabled=1" | sudo tee /etc/zypp/repos.d/mongodb-org-6.0.repo

For SLES 15:

# Add the MongoDB repository for SLES 15
echo -e "[mongodb-org-6.0]\nname=MongoDB Repository\nbaseurl=https://repo.mongodb.org/zypper/suse/15/mongodb-org/6.0/x86_64/\ngpgcheck=1\ngpgkey=https://pgp.mongodb.com/server-6.0.asc\nenabled=1" | sudo tee /etc/zypp/repos.d/mongodb-org-6.0.repo

Step 3: Install MongoDB

1. Refresh the repository cache:

# Refresh system repositories
sudo zypper refresh

2. Install MongoDB packages:

# Install MongoDB Community Edition
sudo zypper install -y mongodb-org

Step 4: Start and Enable MongoDB Service

1. Start the MongoDB service:

# Start the MongoDB service
sudo systemctl start mongod

2. Enable MongoDB to start automatically on boot:

# Enable MongoDB on boot
sudo systemctl enable mongod

Step 5: Verify Installation

Check the status of the MongoDB service:

# Check MongoDB service status
sudo systemctl status mongod

If the service is active and running, the installation was successful.

Test the MongoDB shell:

# Access the MongoDB shell
mongosh

Step 6: Configure MongoDB Security (Optional)

Enable Authentication

To secure MongoDB, enable user authentication:

1. Edit the MongoDB configuration file:

sudo nano /etc/mongod.conf

2. Add or update the security section:

security:
  authorization: "enabled"

3. Restart the MongoDB service:

sudo systemctl restart mongod

Step 7: Configure Firewall (Optional)

If you want MongoDB to accept remote connections, open port 27017:

# Open MongoDB port in SUSE firewall
sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-port=27017/tcp
sudo firewall-cmd --reload

Example Commands for MongoDB on SUSE

Insert a Document

Code:

// Insert a document into the 'inventory' collection
db.inventory.insertOne({ item: "laptop", quantity: 50, inStock: true });

Query Documents

Code:

// Find all documents in the 'inventory' collection
db.inventory.find();

Troubleshooting Tips

Additional Notes:

• Version Compatibility: Ensure that the MongoDB version matches your SUSE version.
• Updates: Regularly update MongoDB by running sudo zypper update.
• Backups: Regularly back up your data using tools like mongodump before major updates or migrations.