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In this appendix you’ll learn how to install MongoDB on Linux, Mac OS X, and Windows, and you’ll get at an overview of MongoDB’s most commonly used configuration options. For developers, there are a few notes on compiling MongoDB from its source.
I’ll conclude with some pointers on installing Ruby and RubyGems; this will aid those wanting to run the Ruby-based examples from the book.