The MongoDB release team digitally signs Database Tools packages to certify that packages are a valid and unaltered MongoDB release. Before you install the Database Tools, you can use the digital signature to validate the package.
This page describes how to verify Windows .msi packages.
Before you Begin
If you don't have the MongoDB Database Tools installed, download the Database Tools binaries from the Download Center.
Steps
To verify the Database Tools package on Windows, you can use one of these methods:
Verify Packages with PowerShell
To verify Windows packages with PowerShell, run:
powershell Get-AuthenticodeSignature -FilePath <path_to_db_tools_msi>
If the package is signed, the command returns:
SignerCertificate Status Path ----------------- ------ ---- A5BBE2A6DA1D2A... Valid <path_to_db_tools_msi>