Do we need to shutdown DB/Stop DB service before Windows server patching

Question

Before patching Windows server, do we need to shut down any DB or stop DB service.

If we need to shutdown a MongoDB on a node(Windows server) which is part of a replica set, what we need to before patching windows server..

Thanks

Answer 1

To upgrade a replicaset, please follow MongoDB upgrade process. Here's a quick summary:

• upgrade all secondary nodes - if necessary check if everything's working properly
• stepDown and upgrade the primary node
• set the setFeatureCompatibilityVersion to the version matching your upgrade