# MongoDB Community Server Setup

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Test Data Orchestrator (TDO) has been re-branded to Wayfinder as of Q1 2026.  These documents are currently being re-written to reflect that change.  Test Data Orchestrator / TDO / Wayfinder all refer to the same product throughout these documents.
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Follow the instructions for downloading MongoDB version 7 found in the “Hardware / Environment Requirements” section of this guide before starting the installation.

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### Windows setup MongoDB Community Server  

Before starting the setup, make sure that you have read the setup instructions in the online MongoDB documentation version 7, and for your specific operating system.

Follow instructions from the link below to install MongoDB 7.0 on Windows using the provided .msi file.

[Install MongoDB Community Edition on Windows - MongoDB Manual v7.0](https://www.mongodb.com/docs/v7.0/tutorial/install-mongodb-on-windows/)[  ](https://docs.mongodb.com/v3.4/tutorial/install-mongodb-on-windows/) 

### Linux setup MongoDB Community Server:  

Before starting the setup, make sure that you have read the setup instructions in the online MongoDB documentation version 7, and for your specific operating system.

Follow the instructions for setting up MongoDB version 7 in your specific \*nix version, using the provided installation packages.

[Install MongoDB Community Edition on Linux - MongoDB Manual](https://www.mongodb.com/docs/manual/administration/install-on-linux/#std-label-install-mdb-community-edition-linux)


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