MongoDB Tools: Backup & Restore

The Problem

At work, I needed to modify a front-end CMS that primarily uses MongoDB. I'm documenting the backup and restore process here.

How it Works

The backup is performed by using PowerShell script commands to operate MongoDB Tools.

Download and Install MongoDB Tools

https://www.mongodb.com/try/download/database-tools

After installing Database Tools, add the following path to your system's PATH environment variable: C:\Program Files\MongoDB\Tools\100\bin

C:\Program Files\MongoDB\Tools\100\bin

Backup Command

mongodump --host  127.0.0.1 --port 27017 --authenticationDatabase admin --username mark --password pass.1234 --out ./test

P.S. If you don't specify an authentication database, it defaults to admin.

Restore Command

mongorestore  --host  127.0.0.1 --port 27017 --authenticationDatabase admin --username mark --password pass.1234 ---directoryperdb ./test