How to Install ActiveMQ on macOS

Introduction

ActiveMQ is an open-source message broker software that enables several messaging protocols which are commonly used in messaging applications such as JMS (Java Message Service), AMQP (Advanced Message Queueing Protocol), and MQTT (Message Queueing Telemetry Transport). The following tutorial will guide you on how to install ActiveMQ on your macOS system.

Prerequisites

Before installing ActiveMQ, ensure that you have the following prerequisites:

• A macOS system that meets the minimum system requirements for running ActiveMQ
• A stable and high-speed internet connection
• A terminal shell to run commands

Steps for Installing ActiveMQ on macOS

To install ActiveMQ on your macOS, follow the steps below:

1. Open your terminal shell.
2. Download the ActiveMQ binary distribution by running the following command:

curl -O https://archive.apache.org/dist/activemq/5.16.0/apache-activemq-5.16.0-bin.tar.gz

3. Extract the downloaded file by running the following command:

tar -xzf apache-activemq-5.16.0-bin.tar.gz

4. Move the extracted folder to /usr/local using the following command:

sudo mv apache-activemq-5.16.0 /usr/local/activemq

5. Navigate to the activemq folder using the following command:

cd /usr/local/activemq/bin

6. Run the following command to start the ActiveMQ broker:

sudo ./activemq start

7. Confirm the installation was successful by opening a web browser and navigating to http://localhost:8161. You should see the ActiveMQ web console login page.

Conclusion

Congratulations, you have successfully installed ActiveMQ on your macOS system. With ActiveMQ, you can now create messaging applications and take advantage of the various messaging protocols provided by the software. If you experience any issues, consult the ActiveMQ documentation or seek help on forums.

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