How to install mongoDB on windows?

Question

Hi!

I am trying to test out mongoDB and see if it is anything for me. I downloaded the 32bit windows version, but have no idea on how to continue from now on.

I normally use the WAMP services for developing on my local computer. Can i run mongoDB on Wamp?

However, what's the best (easiest!) way to make it work on windows?

Thanks!

Answer 1

It's not like WAMP. You need start you mongoDB database with command after create directory C:/database_mongo

mongod --dbpath=C:/database_mongo/

Afer you can connect it with mongo command line

Answer 2

A post I wrote with some gotchas to consider:

http://www.dllhell.net/index.php/2010/05/01/on-installing-mongodb-as-a-service-on-windows/

Answer 3

Pretty good documentation is provided on the MongoDB website

Answer 4

To run mongo as a windows service see this wiki page.

Also I gave a talk on the subject at the NYC Mongo Meetup and have posted slides.