7.5.2. Configuring MongoDB

Procedure 7.9. To Configure Authentication and Default Database Size for MongoDB:

1. Open the /etc/mongodb.conf file.
2. Locate the line beginning with auth = and ensure it is set to true:

   auth = true

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3. Add the following line at the end of the file:

   smallfiles = true

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4. Ensure no other lines exist that begin with either auth = or smallfiles =.
5. Save and close the file.

Procedure 7.10. To Configure the Firewall and Mongo Daemon:

1. Ensure the mongod daemon starts on boot:

   # chkconfig mongod on

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2. Start the mongod daemon immediately:

   # service mongod start

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