Apache ActiveMQ is an open-source message broker written in Java that supports a variety of messaging protocols. It is a popular choice for messaging in enterprise systems and helps in integrating applications in a scalable and reliable way. In this guide, we will show you how to install Apache ActiveMQ on Debian 11.

Step 1: Update Your System

Before installing ActiveMQ, it is a good practice to update your system packages. Run the following command to update your package index:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade

Step 2: Install Java

Apache ActiveMQ requires Java to run. You can install OpenJDK 11 with the following command:

sudo apt install openjdk-11-jdk

After installation, verify the Java version:

java -version

Step 3: Download and Install Apache ActiveMQ

Next, download the latest version of Apache ActiveMQ. Go to the Apache ActiveMQ download page and get the link to the latest stable version. Then, use wget to download it:

wget https://dlcdn.apache.org/activemq/5.17.2/apache-activemq-5.17.2-bin.tar.gz

Extract the downloaded file:

tar xzf apache-activemq-5.17.2-bin.tar.gz

Move the extracted directory to /opt:

sudo mv apache-activemq-5.17.2 /opt/activemq

Step 4: Create a Systemd Service File for ActiveMQ

To easily manage the ActiveMQ service, we will create a Systemd service file. Create a new service file using a text editor:

sudo nano /etc/systemd/system/activemq.service

Add the following content to the file:

[Unit]
Description=Apache ActiveMQ
After=network.target

[Service]
Type=forking
ExecStart=/opt/activemq/bin/activemq start
ExecStop=/opt/activemq/bin/activemq stop
User=root
Restart=always

[Install]
WantedBy=multi-user.target

Save the file and close the editor. Then reload the systemd daemon to apply the changes:

sudo systemctl daemon-reload

Step 5: Start and Enable ActiveMQ

Now, start the ActiveMQ service and enable it to start on boot:

sudo systemctl start activemq
sudo systemctl enable activemq

Step 6: Access the ActiveMQ Web Console

By default, Apache ActiveMQ runs on port 8161. To access the ActiveMQ web console, open your browser and go to http://your_server_ip:8161/admin. The default username and password are both admin.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed Apache ActiveMQ on Debian 11. ActiveMQ is now ready to handle messaging and integrate your applications seamlessly.

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