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mongoimport: Import a JSON file into a specific collection.

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$ mongoimport --file=${filename-json} --uri=${mongodb_uri} --collection=${collection_name}

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The command mongoimport is used to import data from a JSON file into a MongoDB database collection. Let's break down the command and its options:

mongoimport: This is the command-line tool used to import data into MongoDB.

--file=${filename-json}: This option specifies the path and filename of the JSON file that contains the data to be imported. ${filename-json} is a placeholder that should be replaced with the actual name and location of the JSON file.

--uri=${mongodb_uri}: This option specifies the connection URI for the MongoDB database. The ${mongodb_uri} placeholder should be replaced with the actual URI of your MongoDB instance. The URI typically includes information about the host, port, database name, and optionally, authentication credentials.

--collection=${collection_name}: This option specifies the name of the collection in which the imported data will be stored. The ${collection_name} placeholder should be replaced with the actual name of the collection.

To use this command, you need to have MongoDB installed and running, and you should have the necessary permissions to access the specified database. The command will read the JSON file and insert its contents into the specified collection in the MongoDB database.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.

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