mongodb-advanced

MongoDB is a relational open source NoSQL database known for easy use, JSON-like document storage, automated scalability, and high performance. The MongoDB Advanced Helm chart automates deployment and configuration of MongoDB in Kubernetes clusters using Minimus images with 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 Helm chart. MongoDB will provide a production-ready NoSQL database with standalone or replica set architecture out of the box.

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

Step 3: Deploy the Helm Chart

Deploy the Minimus Helm chart:

helm install my-mongodb-advanced oci://helm.mini.dev/mongodb-advanced \
  --version 19.1.29 \
  -n mongodb-advanced \
  --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 oci://helm.mini.dev/mongodb-advanced \
  --version 19.1.29 \
  -f values.yaml \
  -n mongodb-advanced \
  --wait

Step 4: Verify MongoDB Advanced is Running

Confirm the chart deployed successfully and MongoDB started:

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

You should see output similar to:

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

Step 5: Test Database Connection

Retrieve the MongoDB root password from the Kubernetes secret:

export MONGODB_ROOT_PASSWORD=$(kubectl get secret my-mongodb-advanced-mongodb \
  -n mongodb-advanced \
  -o jsonpath='{.data.mongodb-root-password}' | base64 -d)

Forward the MongoDB port to your local machine:

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

Connect with mongosh and verify the database is operational:

mongosh "mongodb://root:${MONGODB_ROOT_PASSWORD}@localhost:27017/admin?authSource=admin" \
  --eval 'db.adminCommand("ping")'

You should see { ok: 1 } confirming the connection is working.

Step 6: Clean Up

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

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

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