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RabbitMQ Overview

RabbitMQ is an open-source message-broker software, sometimes referred to as message-oriented middleware. It is lightweight and easy to deploy, supporting multiple messaging protocols. RabbitMQ can be deployed in distributed and federated configurations to meet high-scale, high-availability requirements, making it ideal for modern application architectures.

Key Features​

  • Lightweight and Easy to Deploy: Simple setup and deployment for quick integration.
  • Multiple Messaging Protocols: Supports AMQP, MQTT, STOMP, and more.
  • High Availability: Can be deployed in distributed and federated configurations.
  • Scalability: Easily scales to meet high throughput and performance demands.
  • Extensible: Supports plugins for additional functionality.

Tech Stack​

rabbitmq-3.8-ubuntuserver-20.04-nginx-latest​

  • RabbitMQ 3.8: A robust and reliable message-broker software that supports multiple messaging protocols.
  • Ubuntu Server 20.04 (Focal Fossa): Long-term support operating system, known for its stability, security, and performance.
  • Nginx (Latest Version): A high-performance web server and reverse proxy server, providing efficient handling of web traffic.

Key Benefits​

  • Modern Server Environment: Combining RabbitMQ 3.8 with Ubuntu 20.04 and the latest Nginx release ensures a modern, stable, and secure environment.
  • High Performance: RabbitMQ's efficient message handling paired with Nginx's high-performance web serving capabilities provides a robust solution for message brokering.
  • Scalable and Reliable: Ideal for setting up a message-broker that can scale to meet high-availability requirements while maintaining reliability.

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