MongoDB log rotation in Windows

Original Question or Issue:

We noticed that our MongoDB log file keeps growing and doesn't create a new one.

Environment:

• Product - FileCloud Server
• Version - Any
• Platform - Windows

Steps to Reproduce:

MongoDB is installed on a Windows server.

Error or Log Message:

Growing MongoDB log file.

Defect or Enhancement Number:

Cause:

Resolution or Workaround:

Connect to your FileCloud server via RDP

Create a bat file in <Drive_Letter>:\xampp\MongoRotate.bat

Append the content below and save the file :
<Drive_Letter>:\xampp\mongodb\bin\mongosh.exe --host "127.0.0.1:27017" admin --eval "db.adminCommand({ logRotate: 1 })" --quiet

The MongoDB log file should rotate if you double click the bat file.

Open the Windows Task Scheduler and create a Basic Task that runs daily at night to execute the bat file.

Notes:

The MongoDB connection string should be adapted to your environment.