Updating RabbitMQ with RabbitMQ Helper

You have the following options for updating Erlang and RabbitMQ with RabbitMQ Helper:

• Update Erlang

• Update RabbitMQ

• Update Erlang and RabbitMQ at the same time

If you use RabbitMQ Helper 11.x or earlier, we recommend that you perform a clean installation using Quorum Queues instead of trying to update your version

Updating Erlang

You can update Erlang to the latest available version by using a PowerShell command or from the RabbitMQ Helper UI. Before you begin installing the update, download the latest Erlang / OTP version installer from the Delinea Marketplace.

To update Erlang using a PowerShell command:

• Run the following command in the Helper’s PowerShell window:

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  Update-Erlang –UrlOrFilePath "<url-or-filePath>" -InstallPath "<Erlang-Directory>" -Verbose

-InstallPath is an optional parameter that specifies the installation directory. Include -InstallPath only if you want to install Erlang in a directory other than the default installation directory (C:\Program Files).

To update Erlang from the UI:

1. Run RabbitMQ Helper.

   A welcome screen with a link to the RabbitMQ Helper documentation appears.

   

2. Select Next to see all the options available for the RabbitMQ installation, as shown.

   

3. Select Update-Erlang from the menu.

4. In the displayed dialog, provide the path of the directory where you want to install Erlang or leave the default installation directory (C:\Program Files). Select Next.

5. In the next window, enter the correct download URL or the path of the downloaded Erlang / OTP installer.

   

6. Select Next to install the new version of Erlang by following the instructions in the Setup window.

Updating RabbitMQ

You can update RabbitMQ to the latest available version by using a PowerShell command or from the RabbitMQ Helper UI. Before you begin installing the update, download the latest RabbitMQ version installer from the Delinea Marketplace.

To update RabbitMQ using a PowerShell command:

• Run the following command in the RabbitMQ Helper PowerShell window:

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  Update-RabbitMq –UrlOrFilePath "<url-or-filePath>" -InstallPath "<RabbitMQ-Directory>" -Verbose

-InstallPath is an optional parameter that specifies the installation directory. Include -InstallPath only if you want to install RabbitMQ in a directory other than the default installation directory (C:\Program Files).

To update RabbitMQ from the UI:

1. Run RabbitMQ Helper.

2. Select Next to see all the options available for the RabbitMQ installation.

3. Select Update-RabbitMQ from the menu.

4. In the displayed dialog, provide the path of the directory where you want to install RabbitMQ or leave the default installation directory (C:\Program Files). Select Next.

5. In the next window, enter the correct download URL or the path of the downloaded RabbitMQ installer.

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6. Select Next to install the new version of RabbitMQ by following the instructions in the Setup window.

Updating Erlang and RabbitMQ

You have an Update Erlang and RabbitMQ option in the RabbitMQ Helper UI to update Erlang and RabbitMQ at the same time. When you select this option, RabbitMQ Helper automatically downloads the latest Erlang and RabbitMQ version installers from the Delinea Marketplace and automatically installs the Erlang and RabbitMQ versions.

The Update Erlang and RabbitMQ option does not take a URL or a file path as user input, but it requires an internet connection.

You can update RabbitMQ and Erlang by using a PowerShell command or from the RabbitMQ Helper UI.

To update RabbitMQ and Erlang using a PowerShell command:

• Run the following command in the RabbitMQ Helper PowerShell window:

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  Update-Connector -InstallPath “<Erlang-RabbitMQ-Directory>” -Verbose

-InstallPath is an optional parameter that specifies the installation directory. Include -InstallPath only if you want to install Erlang and RabbitMQ in a directory other than the default installation directory (C:\Program Files).

To update RabbitMQ and Erlang from the UI:

1. Run RabbitMQ Helper.

2. Select Next to see all the options available for the RabbitMQ installation.

3. Select Update Erlang and RabbitMQ from the menu.

4. In the displayed dialog, provide the path of the directory where you want to install Erlang and RabbitMQ or leave the default installation directory (C:\Program Files). Select Next.

RabbitMQ Helper automatically installs the versions of Erlang and RabbitMQ by using the downloaded installers.