Updating the RabbitMQ Monitoring Agent
Stay ahead with the latest features and security enhancements! This guide shows you how to update the Nodinite RabbitMQ Monitoring Agent, ensuring a seamless upgrade and continuous, reliable monitoring for your integration landscape.
What you will achieve with this guide:
- ✅ Safe, step-by-step update process for the RabbitMQ Monitoring Agent
- ✅ Maintain compatibility and avoid common pitfalls
- ✅ Ensure secure, reliable monitoring with minimal downtime
- ✅ Access to expert support and troubleshooting tips
Nodinite empowers you to keep your RabbitMQ monitoring environment up to date, secure, and fully supported. By following this guide, you will minimize risks, maximize uptime, and benefit from the latest improvements.
Release notes
For detailed information about each release, visit the release notes for the RabbitMQ Monitoring Agent.
Running Version
You can view the installed version in the 'Version' text box:
The version is displayed in the README.txt file.
Alternatively, check the file details property on the local installation:
File version property in Windows.
PreReq: Ensure you have already installed the RabbitMQ Monitoring Agent. The service account must have Logon as Service Right. See prerequisites for RabbitMQ Monitoring Agent for more details.
Note
You must be a local administrator to install or update Windows Services.
Compatibility and versioning issues
- Upgrading from 4.X to 5.X? Review Updating from V4 to V5 for important compatibility notes.
Update guide
Follow these steps to update the RabbitMQ Monitoring Agent.
Step 1: Start the installer
Double-click the MSI file to begin the update process for the Nodinite RabbitMQ Monitoring Agent.
MSI installer for the RabbitMQ Monitoring Agent.
Step 2: Welcome Screen
When the MSI launches, you'll see the Welcome screen.
Welcome screen for the update process.
Click 'Next' to continue or 'Cancel' to exit.
Step 3: Custom Setup
Select features and the installation location.
Custom setup screen for updating features and location.
Default settings are recommended
Note
If you change the location, your old configuration will not be used.
Click 'Next' to continue or 'Cancel' to exit.
Step 4: Service Account Information
Enter the credentials for the Account that will run the Nodinite RabbitMQ Monitoring Agent.
- Domain: Enter the domain name. For local accounts, use the server name or a dot (.)
- User: Enter the account name
- Password: Enter the password
Service account credentials screen.
Note
The account must have 'Log on as Service Right'.
Click 'Next' to continue or 'Cancel' to exit.
Insufficient Privileges
If you see an error, the account may lack the required rights or local administrator status. Follow the How to set Logon as a Service right guide and retry. If issues persist, check credentials and restart the installer.
Error message for insufficient privileges.
Check the local event log for errors (System and Application).
Step 5: Completed setup
The final step of the update process will indicate either a success or a premature exit.
Successful update example.
Click 'Finish' to exit the installer.
When the setup finishes, your default text editor opens a README.txt file with information to help you set up and manage the agent as a Monitoring Agents for Nodinite.
README.txt file with post-update instructions.
Instructions on how to add the RabbitMQ Monitoring Agent as a Monitoring Agents are detailed in a shared article:
Troubleshooting
A failed update will result in a premature exit.
Failed update example.
Support
If you need help, contact our Support.
Additional troubleshooting information may be available in the Windows Event Logs.
Next Step
- Configuration of the agent