FAQs

What is rabbitmq used for?

RabbitMQ is a messaging broker also known as a message queueing software or queue manager. It gives your applications a common platform to send and receive messages, and your messages a safe place to live until received.

How do I install RabbitMQ?

Once a supported version of Erlang is installed, download the RabbitMQ installer, rabbitmq-server and run it. It installs RabbitMQ and starts it using the default configuration.

Where is RabbitMQ installed on Linux?

By default this is /usr/local. Debian and RPM package installations use an empty ${install_prefix}. Note that /usr/lib/rabbitmq/plugins is used only when RabbitMQ is installed into the standard (default) location.

How do I start RabbitMQ locally?

The RabbitMQ service starts automatically. You can stop/reinstall/start the RabbitMQ service from the Start Menu. Once all done open : http://localhost:15672/ for opening the rabbitmq management.

What is the difference between RabbitMQ and ActiveMQ?

The main difference between ActiveMQ and RabbitMQ is that ActiveMQ is an open-source multi-protocol supported message broker written in Java language while RabbitMQ is an open-source multi-protocol supported messaged broker written in Erlang language.