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MongoDB Enterprise Server Onboarding Steps

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MongoDB Enterprise Server Onboarding Steps

  • Last UpdatedMar 31, 2025
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This topic reviews the steps required to audit activity on MongoDB Enterprise (Non-Managed) databases and send that information to DSF Hub (Sonar) for auditing, analysis, detecting and preventing security events.

Getting Started

This page contains the information necessary to onboard this data source to Data Security Fabric (DSF) Hub. The following main topics are included:

  • An overview of the available scope for the data source, given its native audit data.

  • A complete list of prerequisites and permissions that are required for onboarding data sources to DSF.

  • Instructions on how to enable audit on the data source and collect data using DSF. 

  • Initial troubleshooting steps and technical support information.

Onboarding Steps

To ensure a smooth and successful deployment, it is necessary to complete each of these onboarding steps. Please click on each of the steps below to display the content. 

Troubleshooting

Should you encounter any unexpected issues or behaviors, you may check the status of the following services and associated log files to help pinpoint the root cause. If additional assistance is needed at any time, technical support staff is available to help users of all technical levels via support.imperva.com

On the Agentless Gateway host(s), please review the following:

  • Gateway Log file: $JSONAR_LOGDIR/gateway/syslog/mongodb.log
  • Run the following command to verify the status of the gateway service: 

    systemctl status -l sonarrsyslog

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Need Help?  For assistance with any DSF Hub or related products, please contact Online Technical Support via support.imperva.com. A team of technical customer success representatives are ready to assist users of all skill levels.  

Related Topics: Below are links with related onboarding information and procedures:

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