使用MongoDB数据库部署Node.js API

Question

I've been developing a game using Unity3D as part of my master's degree thesis. The game communicates with a Node.js RestAPI, which handles the requests and the data in a MongoDB database.

During development, I've been using my pc as a localhost, however now I'm ready for testing which means I need to deploy the Node.js RestAPI and MongoDB to a server.

In order to get the machine, I've been asked to write a proper request highlighting the technologies/technical requirements I need. Having never done this before, I'm currently having trouble figuring out what I need.

I know I need the machine to have Node.js Express and MongoDB installed or, at least, I need the permissions to install them. However, in terms of the machine's OS, I have no idea.

Which OS is the best for Node.js+MongoDB deployment?

As I have never done this before, am I missing any requirements?

Any help is appreciated, thanks in advance.

Answer 1

There are tons of option to deploy your application RESTful API. I don't have much idea about the OS but here are tons of platform listed on Node.js official GitHub repository. Visit https://github.com/nodejs/node-v0.x-archive/wiki/Node-Hosting

Answer 2

https://itsfoss.com/nodeos-operating-system/ https://node-os.com/

Ubuntu 18.04.1 LTS (Bionic Beaver) is the best OS for Node.js + MongoDB deployment and NodeOS

NodeOS, the operating system based on Node.js, is now heading towards its version 1.0 following the release of its first Release Candidate last year.

If this is the first time you're hearing about it, NodeOS is the first ever operating system powered by Node.js & npm and built on top of the Linux Kernel. Jacob Groundwater introduced this project in mid-2013. The primary technologies used in building the system are:

Linux Kernel: The entire OS is built on the Linux Kernel. Node.js runtime: Node is used as the primary runtime. npm Packages: npm is used for package management. NodeOS source is hosted on Github Repository. So, anybody interested can easily contribute and report bugs. Users can build from source or use the pre-built images available. The build process and quick start guide can be found at project repository.