Production-ready RabbitMQ with full root access, automated backups, and security hardening - a self-hosted message broker for event-driven architectures on AWS.
This fully managed RabbitMQ solution delivers a production-ready message broker on AWS, built on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. Every instance is pre-configured with security best practices, performance optimizations, and automated operations.
Why Choose This Over Amazon MQ?
Unlike Amazon MQ for RabbitMQ, this AMI gives you full root and OS-level access. Configure custom plugins, exchange types, queue policies, and Erlang VM parameters without vendor restrictions or per-hour broker pricing.
Key Features
Automated Setup and Configuration
On first login, an interactive setup script configures RabbitMQ with secure credentials, virtual hosts, and firewall rules - all within minutes.
Built-in Management Console
RabbitMQ Management UI pre-configured for monitoring queues, exchanges, connections, and throughput metrics.
Security Hardened
TLS encryption support, user authentication, UFW firewall pre-configured to allow only SSH (22) and AMQP (5672/15672) from trusted sources, and latest security patches applied.
Performance Optimized
Erlang VM settings, queue memory limits, and prefetch counts tuned for the selected instance type.
Use Cases
Microservices communication and event-driven architectures
Asynchronous task queues and background job processing
Real-time data streaming and event routing
Application integration and message routing
IoT message ingestion and device communication
Order processing and workflow orchestration
Getting Started
Launch the AMI from AWS Marketplace on your preferred instance type
SSH into your instance and follow the interactive setup wizard
Access RabbitMQ Management UI and start publishing and consuming messages
Support
Managed and supported by Perimattic, a cloud infrastructure company with 13+ years of experience serving global clients. We offer free setup assistance, custom integrations, infrastructure consulting, and 24/7 support.
Highlights
Full Root Access RabbitMQ: Unlike Amazon MQ, get complete OS-level control to configure plugins, exchange types, queue policies, and Erlang VM parameters without per-hour pricing.
Built-in Management Console: RabbitMQ Management UI pre-configured for monitoring queues, exchanges, connections, and throughput metrics in real-time.
24/7 Expert Support by Perimattic: 13+ years of cloud infrastructure expertise with free setup assistance, messaging architecture guidance, and dedicated support at aws-support@perimattic.com.
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Pricing is based on actual usage, with charges varying according to how much you consume. Subscriptions have no end date and may be canceled any time.
Additional AWS infrastructure costs may apply. Use the AWS Pricing Calculator to estimate your infrastructure costs.
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You pay by the hour for a managed RabbitMQ message broker, billed per the EC2 instance type you run it on. Each dimension maps to a specific instance size and family, grouped into general-purpose (m, t), compute-optimized (c), memory-optimized (r, x, z), storage-optimized (d, i), and accelerated or high-performance types (g, p, inf, hpc, u). Pricing scales with the instance you select: larger sizes within a family carry higher hourly rates. You turn charges on and off by running or stopping the instance, with no upfront commitment.
Top-of-mind questions for buyers
What does one hourly unit cover for a managed RabbitMQ instance?
One unit is a dedicated instance running on the EC2 instance type you select, billed per hour. The vendor provisions, patches, monitors, and backs up it. Each instance runs on its own dedicated infrastructure with no shared tenancy, giving you full admin access to the message broker.
Am I charged when the instance is stopped or paused?
The hourly software charge meters running time. A fully stopped instance does not accrue software charges. Stopped instances may still incur underlying AWS storage fees for attached volumes, but the per-hour rate shown applies only while the instance runs. You control charges by starting or stopping the instance.
Does a busy broker with heavy message volume cost more than a quiet one?
No. Billing is driven by the instance type and hours run, not by message throughput, queue count, or data processed. A broker handling heavy traffic costs the same per hour as an idle one on the same instance type. To handle more load, you select a larger instance.
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An AMI is a virtual image that provides the information required to launch an instance. Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud) instances are virtual servers on which you can run your applications and workloads, offering varying combinations of CPU, memory, storage, and networking resources. You can launch as many instances from as many different AMIs as you need.
Version release notes
Added automated first-boot provisioning using failsafe.sh to ensure successful installation.
Implemented secure RabbitMQ setup with auto-generated admin credentials stored in .env
Added mandatory domain validation and HTTPS configuration for secure remote access.
Fully automated SSL certificate issuing using Certbot + Apache integration.
Enabled RabbitMQ Management UI on port 15672 with secure reverse proxy routing.
Provided Docker Compose-based deployment for consistent, reproducible runtime environments.
Configured persistent data and log storage using mounted Docker volumes (/data & /log).
Added auto-restart policy for RabbitMQ container to improve reliability.
Improved DNS validation logic to avoid SSL failures during domain mapping.
Integrated self-healing setup that retries scripts on failure to guarantee successful provisioning.
Additional details
Usage instructions
Launch an Instance
From AWS Marketplace, click Continue to Subscribe, then Continue to Configuration, and launch the AMI.
Choose the Recommended Instance Type
Select t2.medium or higher for a smooth RabbitMQ deployment.
Message broker workloads benefit from more CPU/RAM - larger instance types improve queue throughput and management UI responsiveness.
Configure Security Group
Allow inbound traffic on the following ports:
22 (SSH) - For secure terminal access
80 (HTTP) - Required temporarily for SSL validation
443 (HTTPS) - Secure access to RabbitMQ UI in browser
Connect to the Instance
Use SSH to connect:
ssh -i <your-key.pem> ubuntu@<public-ip>
First-Boot Setup (Guided)
On first login, an interactive guided setup will automatically start:
Detects public IP
Prompts for domain name mapping to RabbitMQ
Validates DNS A-record propagation
Asks for admin email for SSL certificate registration
Generates a strong secure RabbitMQ admin password
Stores credentials in /opt/app/.env
Creates Apache reverse proxy configuration
Requests & installs a free Let's Encrypt SSL certificate
Deploys RabbitMQ using Docker Compose
Displays access URL & login credentials after completion
DNS Configuration Required
Before (or during) setup, add this DNS A-record:
yourdomain.com <your-instance-public-IP>
Setup continues only when major resolvers confirm valid mapping.
Automatic SSL Setup
After DNS validation:
Enables HTTPS access to RabbitMQ dashboard
Auto-installs a valid TLS certificate
Redirects HTTP - HTTPS for security
Start / Restart RabbitMQ Manually (if needed)
cd /opt/app
docker compose ps
docker compose restart
Persistent volumes preserve queues and logs across restarts.
Access the RabbitMQ UI
Open your browser and visit:
https://<your-domain>
Credentials are printed after setup and saved in:
/opt/app/.env
Default user:
Username: root
Password: <generated-password>
Retrieve Credentials Anytime
cat /opt/app/.env
Thank you for subscribing. Your instance is ready to go!
Need Support or Customization?
Whether you're facing setup issues or need custom features, Perimattic's expert team is here to help:
We offer:
Free setup assistance
Custom development & integrations
Infrastructure consulting
Automation & AI solutions
With 13+ years of experience serving global clients, we ensure your deployment runs smoothly and scales with your needs.
What We Help With:
Initial setup and configuration assistance (free)
Troubleshooting connectivity, performance, and backup issues
Custom development and integrations
Infrastructure consulting and architecture review
Migration planning from other solutions
Automation solutions and scaling guidance
Instance Sizing Guidance:
t2.medium or t3.medium: Development environments, small applications
m5.large: Production workloads with moderate traffic
m5.xlarge: High-traffic production deployments and larger datasets
For workload-specific sizing recommendations, contact our team for a free consultation.
Refunds and Issues:
If you experience any issues or need to request a refund, contact us at aws-support@perimattic.com and we will respond promptly.
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