How to Install MongoDB 8 on Ubuntu 24.04

What is MongoDB?

MongoDB is a high-performance, open-source NoSQL database that stores data in JSON-like documents (BSON format). It is designed for modern applications requiring scalability, flexibility, and fast read/write performance. MongoDB supports ad hoc queries, indexing, aggregation, and replication out of the box, making it a preferred choice for cloud-native, real-time, and distributed applications.

MongoDB 8, the latest major release (2024), introduces enhanced performance, operational tooling, and developer-focused features. Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (Noble Numbat) provides a reliable, up-to-date environment for deploying MongoDB 8 in production or development setups.

New Features in MongoDB 8

Enhanced Query Engine

Improved aggregation pipeline performance
Support for faster $lookup and $merge operations
Optimization for multi-index and compound queries

Improved Sharding and Replication

Faster chunk migration and rebalancing
Lower latency in replica set elections
Better visibility and metrics in sharded cluster diagnostics

Time Series Improvements

Expanded time series support with improved compression
Native support for rollups, gap filling, and interpolation

Vector Search Support

Built-in support for AI-powered applications with vector indexing and similarity search
Optimized for machine learning workloads (new in MongoDB 8)

Serverless-Oriented Enhancements

More granular control over resource limits and quotas
Extended support for multi-tenant workloads

Security and Compliance

Stronger defaults for TLS, SCRAM-SHA-256, and auditing
Extended role-based access control (RBAC) features
Integration-ready with LDAP, Kerberos, and external key management systems (KMS)

Why Use MongoDB 8 on Ubuntu 24.04?

Ubuntu 24.04 is ideal for MongoDB 8 deployments due to:

Long-Term Support (LTS) until 2029
Updated system libraries and kernel for better file system and I/O performance
Native support for systemd, AppArmor, and modern init systems
Excellent Docker and Kubernetes compatibility
Easy access to official MongoDB APT repositories

System Requirements

Component	Minimum Recommended
OS	Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (64-bit)
CPU	2+ cores
RAM	2 GB minimum (4+ GB recommended)
Disk	SSD preferred; disk I/O affects performance
File System	ext4, XFS, or ZFS
Architecture	x86_64 or ARM64
Dependencies	`libssl`, `curl`, `gnupg`, `libc6`, etc.

MongoDB 8 no longer supports 32-bit platforms.

Deployment Options

Standalone Instance: For local testing or single-node apps
Replica Set: High availability with automatic failover
Sharded Cluster: Horizontal scalability for large datasets
Docker Containers: Fast deployment and easy migration
Kubernetes: Managed with MongoDB Kubernetes Operator or Helm charts
Cloud Integration: Seamless with MongoDB Atlas, AWS, GCP, and Azure

Popular Use Cases

E-commerce platforms with complex catalog structures
Real-time analytics dashboards
IoT and telemetry data ingestion (with time-series collections)
Content management systems (CMS)
AI/ML applications needing vector search
Gaming apps with dynamic user profiles
Mobile backend and synchronization services

MongoDB 8 vs Other NoSQL Databases

Feature	MongoDB 8	Cassandra	Redis	Couchbase	Elasticsearch
Data Model	Document (BSON)	Wide-column	Key-value, in-memory	Document (JSON)	Document (JSON)
Indexing	Rich, compound, TTL	Basic, secondary only	Limited (via modules)	Rich, built-in FTS	Full-text, geo, etc.
Scalability	Horizontal (sharding)	Horizontal (token ring)	Manual clustering	Horizontal	Horizontal
Vector Search Support	Yes (new)	No	No	Limited	Yes
Time Series Support	Yes (optimized)	Yes	No	Limited	Yes
ACID Transactions	Yes (multi-doc)	Limited	No	Yes	No
Best Use Case	General-purpose apps	Distributed write-heavy	Caching, ephemeral data	Session store, mobile	Search, analytics

Security Best Practices

Enable TLS/SSL with certificates for client-server encryption
Use SCRAM-SHA-256 or LDAP for authentication
Set strong RBAC roles with least privilege
Enable auditing for tracking database operations
Run MongoDB with a non-root user and restrict access with firewall/UFW

Monitoring and Management Tools

mongostat / mongotop: Basic performance metrics
MongoDB Compass: GUI for querying and schema exploration
Ops Manager or Atlas UI: For cloud-native management
Prometheus + Grafana: For custom monitoring dashboards
logrotate + journald: For log management on Ubuntu

MongoDB 8 on Ubuntu 24.04 delivers a robust, modern database solution for developers and enterprises building high-performance, cloud-native, and AI-enabled applications. With improvements in vector search, time-series data, and query optimizations, MongoDB 8 is well-positioned to power the next generation of real-time, scalable systems.

Ubuntu 24.04’s stability, long-term support, and compatibility with containers, cloud platforms, and security best practices make it an ideal foundation for running MongoDB in both development and production.

Step 1: Create a Cloud VPS on Shape.Host

Go to https://shape.host and log in.

Click the Create button.

Select Instance as the server type.

Choose a server location close to your users.

Select Ubuntu 24.04 (64-bit) as the operating system.

Pick a plan with at least 2 CPUs, 4 GB RAM, and 20 GB SSD.

Click Create Instance to deploy.

Once it’s ready, find your instance IP in the Resources tab.

Step 2: Connect to Your Server

Linux/macOS:
Open a terminal and run:

ssh root@your_server_ip

Windows:
Use PuTTY, enter your server IP, and connect as root.

Step 3: Update System Packages

apt update && apt upgrade -y

Refreshes package lists and updates all installed packages to the latest versions.

Step 4: Install Required Dependencies

apt install curl apt-transport-https gnupg

These tools are needed to securely add the MongoDB repository to your system.

Step 5: Add the MongoDB GPG Key

curl -fsSL https://www.mongodb.org/static/pgp/server-8.0.asc | gpg -o /usr/share/keyrings/mongodb-server-8.0.gpg --dearmor

Adds the official MongoDB 8 GPG key so that Ubuntu trusts the packages.

Step 6: Add the MongoDB Repository

echo "deb [ arch=amd64,arm64 signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/mongodb-server-8.0.gpg ] https://repo.mongodb.org/apt/ubuntu noble/mongodb-org/8.0 multiverse" | tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/mongodb-org-8.0.list

Registers the MongoDB repository for Ubuntu 24.04 (Noble).

Step 7: Update Package List Again

apt-get update

Includes the MongoDB repository in your system’s package list.

Step 8: Install MongoDB 8

apt-get install mongodb-org

Installs the latest stable version of MongoDB 8 and all related services.

Step 9: Start the MongoDB Service

systemctl start mongod

Starts the MongoDB server.

Step 10: Enable MongoDB at Boot

systemctl enable mongod

Ensures MongoDB starts automatically whenever the system boots.

Step 11: Check MongoDB Status

systemctl status mongod

Shows whether MongoDB is active and running.

Step 12: Stop or Restart MongoDB (Optional)

You can stop MongoDB with:

systemctl stop mongod

Or restart it with:

systemctl restart mongod

Another way to stop the service:

service mongod stop

Step 13: Uninstall MongoDB (Optional Cleanup)

If you want to remove MongoDB completely:

apt-get purge mongodb-org*
rm -r /var/log/mongodb
rm -r /var/lib/mongodb

This removes MongoDB packages and deletes logs and database files.

You installed and started MongoDB 8 on Ubuntu 24.04, with the ability to manage the service and even remove it cleanly if needed.

This installation was tested and works perfectly on a Shape.Host Cloud VPS. You get:

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