title: Setting up Mongo DB and hosting
body: <p>Recently I stumbled across mongoDB, couchDB etc. 
  I am hoping to have a play with this type of database and was wondering how much access to the hosting server one needs to get it running.</p>
  
  <p>If anyone has any knowledge of this, I would love to know whether it can be set up to work when your app is hosted via a 'normal' hosting company.</p>