How do I start Mongo DB from Windows?

Question

I have installed MongoDB on my Windows 7 (64 bit) machine. I have created the path data/db too but when I tried to start MongoDB using the command 'C:\mongodb\bin\mongod.exe', it is not starting. It is showing

admin web console waiting for connections on port 28017.

Help me in starting the MongoDB. And also please suggest if any GUI is available for MongoDB.

Answer 1

Use below-mentioned command to start MongoDB from windows:-

mongod --port 27017 --dbpath C:\MongoDB\data\db

Answer 2

Step 1: Go to the following link for installing the MongoDB Community Server

Click on the following link: https://www.mongodb.com/download-center/community

Step 2: Select the latest version and the Package should be MSI. Now click download.

Step 3: As the download is complete click on the MSI file. Click Next in the start-up screen

Step 4: Accept the terms and the conditions and click Next

Step 5: Now select the complete option and click next

Step 6: Select MongoDB as a service

Step 7: Click NEXT

Step 8: Click on the install button

Step 9: After installation click finish