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RabbitMQ

RabbitMQ is the most widely deployed open source message broker, used for Message Queue . RabbitMQ is the most widely deployed open source message broker.

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Prepare​

When referring to this document to use RabbitMQ, please read and ensure the following points:

  • This application is installed by Websoft9 console.

  • The purpose of this application complies with the MPL-2.0 open source license agreement.

  • Configure the domain name or server security group opens external network ports for application access.

Getting started​

Initial setup​

  1. When completed installation of RabbitMQ at Websoft9 Console, get the applicaiton's Overview and Access information from My Apps

  2. After successful login, you will enter the RabbitMQ console interface

Remote connections​

RabbitMQ has remote connectivity enabled by default, but ensure when accessing the RabbitMQ service through a local client (e.g: QueueExplorer):

  • The port for remote access must be open
  • The login account must be set with Tags (equals to assigning roles)

Creating users​

The RabbitMQ console supports the creation of users. Remember that when creating a user, setting Tags for the user.

Configuring TLS/SSL in the container​

To configure TLS/SSL for RabbitMQ, the following three steps are required:

  1. Download the requested certificate to the /etc/rabbitmq/ssl directory of the RabbitMQ container

  2. Configure the file /etc/rabbitmq/rabbitmq.config

    ssl_options.cacertfile = /etc/rabbitmq/ssl/ca_certificate.pem
    ssl_options.certfile   = /etc/rabbitmq/ssl/server_certificate.pem
    ssl_options.keyfile    = /etc/rabbitmq/ssl/server_key.pem
    ssl_options.verify     = verify_peer
    ssl_options.fail_if_no_peer_cert = false

  3. Takes effect after restarting the RabbitMQ application

Configuration options​

  • Configuration file directory (mounted): /etc/rabbitmq/conf.d
  • Multi-user(✅): added by the console
  • container port:
    • 15672: RabbitMQ console
    • 5672: AMQP port
    • 4369: Erlang port
  • CML: rabbitmqctl
  • API

Administer​

  • Upgrading: Upgrading RabbitMQ

  • Reset the password: In the RabbitMQ container, run the command rabbitmqctl change_password admin newpassword

Troubleshooting​