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Update installation instructions for MongoDB#1135

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@igroene igroene commented Jun 2, 2026

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This pull request updates the installation instructions for Percona Server for MongoDB from a tarball, adding steps to improve security and service management. The most significant changes are the addition of instructions for creating a dedicated mongod user and group, and an optional step to set up a systemd unit file for managing the mongod service.

Installation process improvements:

  • Added a step to create a dedicated mongod user and group to enhance security by running the database service with restricted permissions.
  • Provided an optional step to create and enable a systemd unit file, allowing for easier and more reliable management of the mongod service.

Documentation updates:

  • Adjusted step numbering and clarified instructions to accommodate the new steps, ensuring the installation guide remains clear and accurate. [1] [2]

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Pull request overview

This PR updates the tarball-based installation instructions for Percona Server for MongoDB, adding guidance for running mongod under a dedicated user and (optionally) via a systemd unit.

Changes:

  • Adds steps to create a mongod user/group for tarball installs (RHEL/derivatives section).
  • Adds an optional systemd unit file example for running mongod as a service.
  • Normalizes formatting/indentation of the GLIBC rseq/TCMalloc environment snippet in the Debian/Ubuntu section.

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LGTM

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