mongodb-advanced-fips

MongoDB(R) is a relational open source NoSQL database known for ease of use, storing data in JSON-like documents with automated scalability and high-performance. The MongoDB Advanced FIPS Helm chart automates deployment and configuration of MongoDB in Kubernetes clusters using Minimus images with FIPS-compliant, hardened security and production-grade configuration.

Prerequisites

A subscription to the Minimus images included in the chart
A running Kubernetes cluster (v1.21 or higher is recommended)
kubectl installed and configured
Helm v3.8 or higher for OCI support (Installation instructions)
Cluster Admin privileges
Persistent storage available in your cluster

Try It Out

In this example we will deploy MongoDB on a Kubernetes cluster using the Minimus MongoDB Advanced FIPS Helm chart. MongoDB will provide a highly available NoSQL document database with FIPS-compliant hardened images.

Step 1: Start Cluster

If you have a cluster to work with, skip this step. Otherwise, start a Minikube cluster. Deployment instructions

Step 2: Create Namespace

Create a namespace:

kubectl create ns mongodb-advanced-fips

Step 3: Deploy the Helm Chart

Deploy the Minimus Helm chart:

helm install my-mongodb-advanced-fips oci://helm.mini.dev/mongodb-advanced-fips \
  --version 19.1.17 \
  -n mongodb-advanced-fips \
  --wait

If you want to override the chart's defaults, go to the Values tab, save a copy locally with your changes. Deploy the chart with your overrides using -f values.yaml:

helm install my-mongodb-advanced-fips oci://helm.mini.dev/mongodb-advanced-fips \
  --version 19.1.17 \
  -f values.yaml \
  -n mongodb-advanced-fips \
  --wait

Step 4: Verify MongoDB Advanced FIPS is Running

Check that all MongoDB pods are running:

kubectl get pods -n mongodb-advanced-fips -l app.kubernetes.io/name=mongodb

You should see output similar to:

NAME                                        READY   STATUS    RESTARTS   AGE
my-mongodb-advanced-fips-mongodb-0          1/1     Running   0          2m
my-mongodb-advanced-fips-mongodb-1          1/1     Running   0          2m
my-mongodb-advanced-fips-mongodb-arbiter-0  1/1     Running   0          2m

Step 5: Test Database Connection

Retrieve the MongoDB root password:

kubectl get secret my-mongodb-advanced-fips-mongodb -n mongodb-advanced-fips \
  -o jsonpath='{.data.mongodb-root-password}' | base64 -d

Forward the MongoDB port to your local machine:

kubectl port-forward svc/my-mongodb-advanced-fips-mongodb -n mongodb-advanced-fips 27017:27017

In a separate terminal, connect using mongosh and verify the database is working:

mongosh "mongodb://root:<password>@localhost:27017/admin"

Run a quick smoke test:

db.adminCommand("ping")
use smoke_test
db.createCollection("t")
db.t.drop()
db.dropDatabase()

Step 6: Clean Up

Uninstall the chart and delete the namespace to remove all resources:

helm uninstall my-mongodb-advanced-fips -n mongodb-advanced-fips
kubectl delete namespace mongodb-advanced-fips

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