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Running MongoDB in Docker: A Simple Guide

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Running MongoDB in Docker: A Simple Guide By Md Ariful Haque Sajib (arifulhaque313)

Quick Steps

Setting Up MongoDB

  1. Pull the MongoDB image 
 docker pull mongo
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  1. Run MongoDB container 
 docker run --name mongodb -d -p 27017:27017 mongo
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This runs MongoDB on port 27017

  1. Check running containers 
 docker ps
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  1. Connect to MongoDB 
 docker exec -it mongodb mongo
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  1. Connect to MongoDB shell 
 docker exec -it mongodb mongosh
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Essential MongoDB Commands

Basic Database Operations

  1. Show all databases 
 show dbs
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  1. Use a database 
 use db_name
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  1. Show collections 
 show collections
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  1. Create a database 
 db.createDatabase("database_name")
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  1. Delete a database 
 db.dropDatabase("database_name")
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Working with Collections and Documents

  1. Create collection 
 db.createCollection("collectionName")
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  1. Insert documents 
 db.collection_name.insertOne({name: "Md Ariful Haque Sajib"}) db.collection_name.insertMany([{name: "John"}, {name: "Sarah"}])
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  1. Update document 
 db.users.updateOne({name: "Ariful Haque"}, {$set: {age: 27}})
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  1. Delete document 
 db.users.deleteOne({name: "Ariful Haque"})
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Data Persistence

For keeping your data when container restarts:

docker run --name mongodb -d -p 27017:27017 -v /your/local/path:/data/db mongo
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Enabling Security

Create MongoDB with authentication:

docker run --name mongodb -d -p 27017:27017 -e MONGO_INITDB_ROOT_USERNAME=admin -e MONGO_INITDB_ROOT_PASSWORD=password mongo
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I have a project simple project on express js and mongoDB. You can Check out,
📂 Git Repository: Crud-API-Mongo-Express

I'm Md Ariful Haque Sajib, a Software Engineer 👨‍💻. Specializing in PHP, Laravel, Vue.js, and React.js. With expertise in E-commerce, Payment Gateways, APIs, various Management and Finance-based software. I am passionate about 🧠 learning and delivering 🌟 high-quality solutions.

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