How to set up RabbitMQ as an App Platform Worker?

Posted on March 26, 2021

Hi - I’m looking to run a rabbitmq-server process on a worker in the App Platform. I’m running Django Rest and need a way to run asyncronous tasks. Am I better off setting up a service, moving to a managed Redis solution, or setting up my own droplet for this?

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Bobby

October 25, 2023

Hi there,

Indeed, as you mentioned, when considering the use of RabbitMQ or an alternative for asynchronous tasks with Django Rest on DigitalOcean’s App Platform, you have two optimal choices: using a DigitalOcean Managed Redis cluster or deploying RabbitMQ on a DigitalOcean Droplet.

DigitalOcean Managed Redis:
- This is a straightforward, scalable, and reliable choice if you’re open to using Redis instead of RabbitMQ.
- Libraries such as Celery, which is popular with Django, support Redis as a message broker. This allows you to run asynchronous tasks with Redis as the backend.
- By opting for this managed solution, you minimize operational overhead. DigitalOcean takes care of maintenance, backups, and scaling for the managed Redis instance.
DigitalOcean Droplet for RabbitMQ:
- If you’re set on using RabbitMQ, then deploying it on a Droplet is the best approach. This provides you with full control over RabbitMQ’s setup, configuration, and maintenance.
- You can seamlessly integrate this RabbitMQ instance with your Django Rest application running on the App Platform.
- It’s crucial to ensure the Droplet is secured properly. Additionally, consider automating backups to enhance resilience.