---
title: "How to Install MongoDB Like a Champ!"
description: "MongoDB powers Sitecore analytics in older platform versions. TechGuilds walks through the installation and configuration steps for local Sitecore development."
canonical: "https://www.techguilds.com/blog/how-to-install-mongodb-like-a-champ/"
type: "BlogPosting"
author: "Baraa Mahroka"
publishedAt: "2017-08-01T04:00:00.000Z"
updatedAt: "2026-05-21T14:38:48Z"
source: "https://www.techguilds.com/llms.txt"
---

# How to Install MongoDB Like a Champ!

I remember when I started to get myself into Sitecore development and I had to setup my environment for the first time, I needed to install MongoDB on my local machine so I found this [tutorial](https://docs.mongodb.com/manual/tutorial/install-mongodb-on-windows/) on how to install MongoDB on Windows and also how to configure it as a Windows service.

At that time, I wished if I can only do all the steps in just one click and save all the time in the world. Sitecore Instance Manager (SIM) helped to achieve that.

## How to install MongoDB and configure it as a Windows service in just one click!

1. Launch your Sitecore Instance Manager (SIM).
2. Under **Home** tab, click on **Bundled Tools** drop down menu and select **Install MongoDB.**

**!\[\](https://www.techguilds.com/-/media/Old-Content/TechGuilds/blog/How-to-Install-MongoDB-Like-a-Champ/screenshot-1.ashx)** 3. Some magic will happen now and you will have your MongoDB installed and configured as a Windows service.

Until next time!