How to Enable the Built-in MongoDB Module in ServBay

As a powerful integrated web development tool, ServBay comes with a built-in MongoDB module, and the activation process is very simple. MongoDB is a high-performance, open-source NoSQL database widely used in modern web development. With ServBay, developers can easily enable the MongoDB module to use the MongoDB database in their PHP applications.

Introduction to the MongoDB Module

MongoDB is a NoSQL database based on document storage, known for its high performance, flexible data model, and good scalability. MongoDB uses JSON format documents to store data, supports a rich query language, making it easy for developers to store and retrieve data.

Main Features

1. High Performance: MongoDB provides high-performance data reading and writing capabilities through memory-mapped files and efficient indexing mechanisms.
2. Flexible Data Model: MongoDB uses JSON format documents to store data, supports dynamic schema, making data storage and manipulation flexible.
3. High Availability: MongoDB supports replica sets and sharded clusters, providing high availability and data redundancy.
4. Rich Query Language: MongoDB supports complex queries, aggregation, and indexing operations to meet various data processing needs.
5. Easy to Scale: The sharding mechanism of MongoDB makes it easy to scale, handle large-scale data, and high concurrency requests.

Versions of the Built-in MongoDB Module in ServBay

ServBay supports multiple PHP versions and pre-installs the corresponding MongoDB module for each version. The specific versions are as follows:

• PHP 5.6, 7.0: MongoDB 1.7.5
• PHP 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4: MongoDB 1.11.1
• PHP 8.0, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3: MongoDB 1.15.0
• PHP 8.4: MongoDB 1.19.1

How to Enable the MongoDB Module

By default, the MongoDB module is disabled. The steps to enable the MongoDB module are very simple, just modify the configuration file of the corresponding PHP version. The detailed steps are as follows:

Step 1: Locate the Configuration File

First, navigate to the conf.d directory of the corresponding PHP version. For example, to enable the MongoDB module for PHP 8.3, we need to edit the following file:

/Applications/ServBay/etc/php/8.3/conf.d/mongodb.ini

Step 2: Edit the Configuration File

Open the mongodb.ini file and uncomment the following content:

[MongoDB]
; Uncomment the following line to enable MongoDB
extension = mongodb.so

Step 3: Restart the PHP Service

In the ServBay service management panel, restart the corresponding PHP service. For example, restart the PHP 8.3 service. After the restart is complete, the MongoDB module will be successfully loaded.

Verify if the MongoDB Module is Successfully Loaded

You can verify if the MongoDB module is successfully loaded by creating a simple PHP file. Create a phpinfo.php file in the root directory of the web server with the following content:

<?php
phpinfo();
?>

Visit https://servbay.host/phpinfo.php and look for MongoDB-related information on the output PHP information page. If you see MongoDB-related information, it means the module has been successfully loaded.

Using MongoDB in PHP Code

After enabling the MongoDB module, you can use the MongoDB client in your PHP code to perform database operations. Here is a simple example:

Example Code

<?php
require 'vendor/autoload.php'; // If using Composer to manage dependencies

$client = new MongoDB\Client("mongodb://localhost:27017");
$collection = $client->test->users;

// Insert Document
$insertResult = $collection->insertOne([
    'name' => 'Alice',
    'email' => '[email protected]',
    'age' => 25
]);
echo "Inserted with Object ID '{$insertResult->getInsertedId()}'";

// Find Document
$document = $collection->findOne(['name' => 'Alice']);
echo "Found document: ";
print_r($document);
?>

Conclusion

ServBay provides a convenient way to manage and enable the MongoDB module. With simple configuration and restart operations, developers can quickly enable the MongoDB module in different PHP versions to use the MongoDB database in PHP applications. The high performance, flexible data model, and rich query functions of MongoDB make it an indispensable database solution in modern web development. With ServBay and MongoDB, developers can build efficient and scalable web applications.