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Install MongoDB on Debian 12.11

MongoDB is a fast, flexible NoSQL database that stores data in JSON-like documents instead of tables. It is widely used for web, mobile, and cloud apps because of its scalability and high performance. This guide covers how to install and uninstall MongoDB on Debian 12 easily.

Introduction to MongoDB

MongoDB is a leading open-source NoSQL database that stores data in flexible, JSON-like documents instead of rigid tables. This makes it faster and more adaptable for modern apps. With features like high performance, easy scalability, and support for real-time data, MongoDB is widely used for web, mobile, and cloud-based applications.

What Makes MongoDB Different?

Unlike traditional SQL databases that store data in rows and tables, MongoDB uses flexible, JSON-like documents. This allows you to handle unstructured data, scale easily across servers, and achieve faster read and write operations. Its schema flexibility and built-in high availability make it a powerful choice for modern applications.

Prerequisites for Install MongoDB on Debian 12.11

Before installing MongoDB, make sure your system is ready:

1. Debian 12.11 system with a user that has sudo privileges.
2. Internet connection to download packages.
3. Update system packages:

sudo apt update && sudo apt dist-upgrade -y

3. 3. Install required tools:

sudo apt install wget gnupg -y

4. Add the MongoDB GPG key:

wget -qO - https://www.mongodb.org/static/pgp/server-7.0.asc | sudo apt-key add -

5. Add the MongoDB repository:

echo "deb [ arch=amd64,arm64 ] https://repo.mongodb.org/apt/ubuntu jammy/mongodb-org/7.0 multiverse" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/mongodb-org-7.0.list

6. Refresh the package list:

sudo apt update

Steps to Install MongoDB on Debian 12.11

1. Install prerequisites

sudo apt update

sudo apt install gnupg curl -y

2. Add MongoDB GPG key

curl -fsSL https://pgp.mongodb.com/server-7.0.asc | sudo gpg --dearmor -o /etc/apt/trusted.gpg.d/mongodb-server-7.0.gpg

3. Add MongoDB repository

echo "deb [ arch=amd64,arm64 ] https://repo.mongodb.org/apt/ubuntu jammy/mongodb-org/7.0 multiverse" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/mongodb-org-7.0.list

4. Update package list

sudo apt update

5. Install MongoDB

sudo apt install -y mongodb-org

6. Start and enable service

sudo systemctl start mongod

sudo systemctl enable mongod

7. Verify status

sudo systemctl status mongod

8. Optional – Connect to MongoDB

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How to Uninstall MongoDB from Debian 12.11

1. Stop MongoDB service

sudo systemctl stop mongod

2. Remove MongoDB packages

(complete removal including configs)

sudo apt purge mongodb-org*

Or keep config files:

sudo apt remove mongodb-org*

3. Delete data and logs (optional, irreversible!)

sudo rm -r /var/lib/mongodb /var/log/mongodb

4. Remove repo and GPG key (optional)

sudo rm /etc/apt/sources.list.d/mongodb-org-*.list

sudo rm /usr/share/keyrings/mongodb-server-*.gpg

5. Clean up unused dependencies

sudo apt autoremove

6. Verify removal

mongod --version

(It should show “command not found.”)

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Conclusion

By following the steps above, you can easily install MongoDB on Debian 12.11 and start building modern, high-performance applications. Whether you need it for development or production, MongoDB’s flexibility and speed make it a reliable choice.

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