- Lab
-
Libraries: If you want this lab, consider one of these libraries.
- Cloud

Deploy MongoDB on Google Cloud Platform
In this lab, students are asked to deploy a MongoDB server on Google Cloud Platform. After completing this lab, students will have hands-on experience with deploying Compute Engine instances in GCP and installing a self-managed MongoDB instance.

Lab Info
Table of Contents
-
Challenge
Connect to the Google Cloud Platform Web Console
Use the login information provided in the lab to connect to the web console in an Incognito or Private browser window.
-
Challenge
Deploy a Compute Engine Instance
Deploy a computer instance named 'mongodb'. Choose the default region and zone and e2-medium machine type.
-
Challenge
Connect to the Instance and Install MongoDB
- Connect via SSH using the cloud console.
- Install the GPG key from https://www.mongodb.org/static/pgp/server-5.0.asc.
- Create a repository file with the following contents:
deb [ arch=amd64,arm64 ] https://repo.mongodb.org/apt/debian buster/mongodb-org/5.0 main
- Install the
mongodb-org
andmongodb-mongosh
packages. - Start the
mongod
service. - Connect via
mongosh
.
About the author
Real skill practice before real-world application
Hands-on Labs are real environments created by industry experts to help you learn. These environments help you gain knowledge and experience, practice without compromising your system, test without risk, destroy without fear, and let you learn from your mistakes. Hands-on Labs: practice your skills before delivering in the real world.
Learn by doing
Engage hands-on with the tools and technologies you’re learning. You pick the skill, we provide the credentials and environment.
Follow your guide
All labs have detailed instructions and objectives, guiding you through the learning process and ensuring you understand every step.
Turn time into mastery
On average, you retain 75% more of your learning if you take time to practice. Hands-on labs set you up for success to make those skills stick.