Deploying RabbitMQ to Kubernetes: What's Involved?
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Over time, we have seen the number of Kubernetes-related queries on our community mailing list and Slack channels soar.
In 2024, the answer to most Kubernetes-related question is: use the Kubernetes Operator built by the RabbitMQ Core Team. It incorporates all the best practices and is the strongly recommended option.
This post explains the basics of a DIY deployment of RabbitMQ on Kubernetes: what Kubernetes resources will be necessary, how to make sure RabbitMQ nodes use durable storage, how to approach configuration of sensitive values, and so on.