RabbitMQ is an open-source message broker that enables messaging between components that are needed for file content scanning or for reporting on Microsoft 365 cloud applications including OneDrive, SharePoint Online, and Teams. Components include ManagerFC and AgentFC for content scanning and reporting and Agent365 for Microsoft 365 cloud reporting. If you will not be performing file content scanning or reporting on Microsoft 365 cloud applications, you do not need to install RabbitMQ.
RabbitMQ can be installed using any of the supported distributions found here: https://www.rabbitmq.com/download.html.
To assist with the introduction of RabbitMQ into the framework, a simplified, supported distribution for Windows has been included with this release. This distribution is meant solely for use in basic scenarios where clustering, containerization, or automated upgrades are not required. The installation steps in this chapter pertain solely to this included distribution. For other RabbitMQ distributions or installers, please follow the accompanying documentation included with them.