How to Install RabbitMQ with Erlang/OTP on Ubuntu Linux
Installing RabbitMQ on Ubuntu Linux sets up a reliable message broker that helps different applications talk to each other.
RabbitMQ is a message queueing system. It helps applications communicate without needing to talk at the exact same time, which is great for tasks that don’t need to happen instantly.
This system ensures messages get delivered even if an application is offline for a bit. This makes it perfect for modern applications and handling background jobs.
This guide shows you how to install RabbitMQ and its requirement, Erlang/OTP, on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS. After you finish, you will have a working RabbitMQ ready to use through a web dashboard.
Install Erlang/OTP by adding its repository, importing the key, and running `sudo apt install erlang`. Then, add the RabbitMQ repository, import its key, and run `sudo apt install rabbitmq-server`. Finally, enable the management plugin with `sudo rabbitmq-plugins enable rabbitmq_management`.
Install Erlang/OTP
To install RabbitMQ on Ubuntu, you first need to install Erlang/OTP, which serves as its base system. A safe source for Erlang will be added, and then your system’s tools will be used to install it.
sudo sh -c 'echo "deb https://packages.erlang-solutions.com/ubuntu $(lsb_release -sc) contrib" >> /etc/apt/sources.list.d/erlang.list'
Next, add the security key so your system trusts the new files.
wget https://packages.erlang-solutions.com/ubuntu/erlang_solutions.asc
sudo apt-key add erlang_solutions.asc
Finally, install the Erlang software.
sudo apt update
sudo apt install erlang
Add the RabbitMQ Repository
After setting up Erlang, the next step to install RabbitMQ on Ubuntu is to add the official RabbitMQ software source. This allows your computer to find and install RabbitMQ, along with its necessary security key.
sudo sh -c 'echo "deb https://dl.bintray.com/rabbitmq/debian $(lsb_release -sc) main" >> /etc/apt/sources.list.d/rabbitmq.list'
Add the security key for RabbitMQ.
wget -O- https://dl.bintray.com/rabbitmq/Keys/rabbitmq-release-signing-key.asc | sudo apt-key add -
wget -O- https://www.rabbitmq.com/rabbitmq-release-signing-key.asc | sudo apt-key add -
Now, install the RabbitMQ package itself.
sudo apt update
sudo apt install rabbitmq-server
Set RabbitMQ to start automatically whenever your computer boots up.
sudo systemctl enable rabbitmq-server
sudo systemctl start rabbitmq-server
sudo systemctl stop rabbitmq-server
Enable the Web Management Console
After installing RabbitMQ on Ubuntu, you can enable its helpful web dashboard for checking and managing your message system. Run a command to add the tool, then open it in your browser to get started.
sudo rabbitmq-plugins enable rabbitmq_management
Open your web browser and type your server’s address followed by the port 15672. For example: http://your-server-ip:15672
A login screen will appear. Use the default credentials:
- Username: guest
- Password: guest
For users of Ubuntu 18.04, manual file downloads might be necessary from these links: https://packages.erlang-solutions.com/erlang/ and https://www.rabbitmq.com/install-debian.html.
Summary
This guide prepared your Ubuntu server by installing the Erlang base, adding the RabbitMQ software repository, and enabling a user-friendly web dashboard. You are now ready to start sending messages between your applications.
Does RabbitMQ use Erlang OTP?
RabbitMQ is written in Erlang and shares its key features of scalability, reliability, and fault-tolerance. At Erlang Solutions, we are world-leaders in Erlang/OTP & Elixir development and consultancy.
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thanks! this was clear, and even better than that on the rabbitMQ website
try install erlang:
The following packages have unmet dependencies:
erlang : Depends: erlang-diameter but it is not going to be installed
Depends: erlang-eldap but it is not going to be installed
Depends: erlang-ftp but it is not going to be installed
Depends: erlang-tftp but it is not going to be installed
Recommends: erlang-jinterface but it is not going to be installed
Recommends: erlang-ic-java but it is not going to be installed
Recommends: erlang-mode but it is not going to be installed
Recommends: erlang-src but it is not going to be installed
Recommends: erlang-examples but it is not going to be installed
esl-erlang : Depends: libwxbase2.8-0 but it is not installable or
libwxbase3.0-0 but it is not installable or
libwxbase3.0-0v5 but it is not going to be installed
Depends: libwxgtk2.8-0 but it is not installable or
libwxgtk3.0-0 but it is not installable or
libwxgtk3.0-0v5 but it is not going to be installed
Depends: libsctp1 but it is not going to be installed
Recommends: erlang-mode but it is not going to be installed
libssl-dev : Depends: libssl1.0.0 (= 1.0.2g-1ubuntu4.13) but 1.0.2g-1ubuntu4.12 is to be installed
Recommends: libssl-doc but it is not going to be installed
E: Unmet dependencies. Try ‘apt-get -f install’ with no packages (or specify a solution).
How to install ssl in rabbitmq mqtt?
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Reading package lists… Done
Building dependency tree
Reading state information… Done
rabbitmq-server is already the newest version (3.7.10-1).
0 upgraded, 0 newly installed, 0 to remove and 0 not upgraded.
1 not fully installed or removed.
After this operation, 0 B of additional disk space will be used.
Do you want to continue? [Y/n] Y
Setting up rabbitmq-server (3.7.10-1) …
dpkg: error processing package rabbitmq-server (–configure):
installed rabbitmq-server package post-installation script subprocess returned error exit status 1
Errors were encountered while processing:
rabbitmq-server
E: Sub-process /usr/bin/dpkg returned an error code (1)
Well after spending 3 hours trying to get Rabbit installed this is my savior. Thank you!!
Great Article..
Easy & simple steps to install RabbitMQ.