Installing and Running MongoDB on OSX

Question

If someone can provide some insights here I would GREATLY appreciate it.

I am new to MongoDB, and (relatively) new to the command line.

I had a express/nod

Answer 1

Mac Installation:

1. Install brew

   ruby -e "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/master/install)"
   

2. Update and verify you are good with

   brew update
   brew doctor
   

3. Install mongodb with

   brew install mongodb
   

4. Create folder for mongo data files:

   mkdir -p /data/db
   

5. Set permissions

   sudo chown -R `id -un` /data/db
   

6. Open another terminal window & run and keep running a mongo server/daemon

   mongod
   

7. Return to previous terminal and run a mongodb shell to access data

   mongo
   

To quit each of these later:

1. The Shell:

   quit()
   

2. The Server

   ctrl-c