How to connect to MongoDB using Robomongo in Product update 9 or higher

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Starting with V7 and introduction of Web Server and Syracuse component, we also have the MongoDB as well and prior to Product update 9 you could use Robomongo with couple of clicks to connect to MongoDB and view the content of the database.

Starting with Product update 9, the communication to MongoDB is protected with SSL , so you would not be able to connect to MongoDB using Robomongo without providing the SSL certificate, so follow below steps:

  1. Download a version of MongoDB that has SSL tab in the Connection Settings, for example Robomongo 0.8.4
  2. Browse to the location of Syracuse certificate folder and take a note of the path and copy client.pem file to a location of your choice.






  3. Open Robomongo and create a new connection.





  4. Enter the proper MongoDB server and port.







  5. On the SSL tab check mark Use SSL protocol and enter the path to the client.pem file that you have copied.





  6. Save and connect.


Conclusion: You can use this method to connect to MongoDB, for troubleshooting an issue.