How to Install EMQX on Manjaro

EMQX is an open-source MQTT message broker that allows you to handle massive IoT data in real-time applications. It is designed to handle large scale, fast throughput, and low latency requirements. In this tutorial, we are going to guide you through the process of installing EMQX on Manjaro Linux.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with this tutorial, make sure you have the following:

• A computer running Manjaro Linux.
• A terminal window or a shell.

Step 1: Installing Dependencies

First, we need to install some dependencies that are required by EMQX. To do this, open your terminal window and run the following command:

sudo pacman -S openssl zlib gcc make

Step 2: Downloading EMQX

You can download EMQX by going to their website. After the download is completed, extract the archive file to any folder.

tar -xf emqx-x.x.x-linux-x64.tar.gz

Step 3: Installing EMQX

After extracting the archive file, you can install EMQX by navigating to the extracted folder and running the installation script.

cd emqx-x.x.x
sudo ./bin/emqx install

Step 4: Starting EMQX

Once the installation is complete, you can start EMQX by running the following command:

sudo systemctl start emqx

Step 5: Enabling the EMQX Service

To enable the EMQX service to start automatically on system boot, run the following command:

sudo systemctl enable emqx

Conclusion

Congratulations, you have successfully installed EMQX on your Manjaro Linux machine. You can now start configuring your EMQX server and use it to handle massive IoT data on your real-time applications.