Locating MongoDB Database on DigitalOcean Droplet

Description: Steps to find and access the MongoDB database on a DigitalOcean droplet.


Instructions

  1. Access the Droplet:

    • Log into the droplet using SSH:
      ssh [username]@[droplet_ip_address]
  2. Check MongoDB Status:

    • Ensure MongoDB is running:
      sudo systemctl status mongod
    • If not running, start MongoDB:
      sudo systemctl start mongod
  3. Access MongoDB Shell:

    • Enter the MongoDB shell:
      mongo
  4. List Databases:

    • Display available databases:
      show dbs
  5. Access a Specific Database:

    • Switch to a database:
      use [database_name]
  6. Check Collections:

    • List collections in the database:
      show collections

Note: If there are issues accessing the database, check the MongoDB configuration file (/etc/mongod.conf) for the data directory or other configurations.