RabbitMQ Connection

RabbitMQ is an open-source message broker software that implements the Advanced Message Queuing Protocol (AMQP). It enables applications to communicate with each other by sending and receiving messages through queues.

This topic describes how to create a connection to RabbitMQ and configure the necessary connection properties.

Connection Configuration #

For creating a RabbitMQ connection, select RabbitMQ from the Component Type drop-down list and provide connection details as explained below.

Connection Name #

The name of the connection to be created should be provided. This is the name that will display on the list of available connections.

Scope #

Define the connection scope to customize their accessibility.

• Workspace: Accessible to organization users across all Gathr projects for usage in applications.

• Project: Accessible to organization users limited to projects that are specified by the connection owner for usage in applications.

• Private: Accessible only to the connection owner for usage in applications.

Component Type #

Shows all the available connections. Select RabbitMQ Component type from the list.

Connection Type #

Select the connection type.

• Direct Connection: Connect to RabbitMQ directly.

• SSH Tunnel: Connect to RabbitMQ through an SSH tunnel.

SSH Key #

Select the SSH key to authenticate the associated SSH host and SSH user.

SSH Host #

Public IP address of the SSH host.

SSH User #

Username of the SSH host.

Virtual Host #

Virtual host of the machine where RabbitMQ is running.

Username #

Username of RabbitMQ to create connection.

Password #

Password of RabbitMQ to create connection.

Enable SSL #

Select this option to enable SSL for the connection.

Add Configuration: Additional properties can be added using this option as key-value pairs.

After entering all the details, click on the TEST button.

If the connection service identification and authentication details are provided correctly, a success message stating “connection available” is generated.

Click on the CREATE button to save the changes.

If the details are incorrect or the server is down, you will get a message “Connection unavailable”.