Fast RabbitMQ Deployment on Ubuntu 24.04 – Complete Tutorial
RabbitMQ is a powerful message broker that helps applications communicate efficiently. Whether you're setting up a high-performance distributed system or simply need a lightweight messaging solution, RabbitMQ is a go-to choice.
If you're using Ubuntu 24.04, this guide will walk
you through the fastest way to install and configure RabbitMQ, ensuring
a secure and optimized setup.
Step 1: Update Your System
Before installing RabbitMQ, it's important to update your
system to get the latest package versions. Run:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
This ensures your system is ready for a smooth
installation without dependency issues.
Step 2: Install Erlang
RabbitMQ is built on Erlang, so you must install it
first:
sudo apt install erlang -y
To verify that Erlang is installed correctly, run:
erl -version
If you see an output with an Erlang version, you’re good to
go! ✅
Step 3: Install RabbitMQ Server
Now, install RabbitMQ using the official package:
sudo apt install rabbitmq-server -y
Once installed, enable and start RabbitMQ to ensure
it runs on boot:
sudo systemctl enable rabbitmq-server
sudo systemctl start rabbitmq-server
To check the status:
sudo systemctl status rabbitmq-server
If you see "active (running)", your
RabbitMQ installation is successful!
Step 4: Enable RabbitMQ Management Dashboard (Optional
but Recommended)
RabbitMQ provides a web-based management interface
that makes it easier to monitor and manage queues, exchanges, and users.
To enable the management plugin, run:
sudo rabbitmq-plugins enable rabbitmq_management
Now, you can access the RabbitMQ dashboard via:
The default login credentials are:
- Username:
guest
- Password:
guest
For better security, create an admin user with:
sudo rabbitmqctl add_user admin YourSecurePassword
sudo rabbitmqctl set_user_tags admin administrator
sudo rabbitmqctl set_permissions -p / admin ".*"
".*" ".*"
Step 5: Secure RabbitMQ (Recommended)
For production environments, disable the default
"guest" user:
sudo rabbitmqctl delete_user guest
Also, make sure RabbitMQ is only accessible from trusted
sources by setting up a firewall:
sudo ufw allow 5672/tcp
# RabbitMQ messaging port
sudo ufw allow 15672/tcp
# RabbitMQ web interface
Final Thoughts
Congratulations! You've successfully installed and
configured RabbitMQ on Ubuntu 24.04.
With RabbitMQ, you can enhance application communication,
scale your messaging queues, and improve performance.
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