mongod fails to start with the default systemd service file

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    • Priority: Major - P3
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      1. install mongod 3.2 on ubuntu xenial (16.04)
      2. systemctl start mongod
      3. check /var/log/mongodb/mongod.log for the error

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      1. install mongod 3.2 on ubuntu xenial (16.04) 2. systemctl start mongod 3. check /var/log/mongodb/mongod.log for the error
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      Using the default systemd service file, either from the deb package or from the documentation[1] results in a fatal assertion (attached log).

      However, adding the following in the systemd service file, under [Service]:

      Type=forking

      makes it start up without any issues.

      I'm guessing it should be added by default?

      [1] - https://docs.mongodb.com/master/tutorial/install-mongodb-on-ubuntu/

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            Assignee:
            Kelsey Schubert
            Reporter:
            Emil Burzo
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