How to Install Apache ActiveMQ on Windows 10

Apache ActiveMQ is an open-source message broker software that enables sending and receiving messages between different applications. In this tutorial, you will learn how to install Apache ActiveMQ on your Windows 10 computer.

Prerequisites

Before you start with the installation process, you need to make sure your system meets the following requirements:

• Windows 10 operating system
• Java installed on your system.
• Admin privileges

Step 1: Download ActiveMQ

To download ActiveMQ on your computer, follow these steps:

1. Go to the Apache ActiveMQ website at https://activemq.apache.org/
2. Click on the Download tab located in the top navigation bar.
3. Scroll down and click on the link that corresponds to the latest stable version of ActiveMQ.
4. Select the binary ZIP file for Windows and download it to your computer.

Step 2: Extract ActiveMQ Files

Once you have downloaded the ZIP archive, follow these steps to extract the files:

1. Right-click on the downloaded ZIP file and select Extract All.
2. Choose a destination folder where you want the files to be extracted.
3. Wait for the extraction process to complete.

Step 3: Set Environment Variables

To start the installation, you need to set some environment variables. Follow these steps:

1. Find the path where you extracted the ActiveMQ files.
2. Right-click on the Windows icon on the bottom left of the screen and select System.
3. Click on Advanced system settings, and then click on Environment Variables.
4. Under System Variables, scroll down to find the Path variable and click on Edit.
5. Click on New, and add the path where you extracted the ActiveMQ files. Click on Ok to save changes.

Step 4: Start ActiveMQ Service

To start the ActiveMQ service, follow these steps:

1. Open Command Prompt with admin privileges.
2. Navigate to the directory where you extracted the ActiveMQ files.
3. Enter the command bin\activemq start and press Enter.
4. Wait for ActiveMQ to start successfully.

Step 5: Verify Installation

To verify that ActiveMQ is installed correctly, follow these steps:

1. Open a web browser.
2. In the address bar, enter http://localhost:8161/admin.
3. Enter the default username and password, which is admin/admin.
4. If ActiveMQ is installed correctly, you will be presented with the ActiveMQ web interface.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Apache ActiveMQ on your Windows 10 computer.

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