Getting Started

Before using MSGMX to manage Apache Pulsar, review the following information and refer to the MSGMX User Guide.

Starting MSGMX to Manage Apache Pulsar

Perform the following steps:

  1. Confirm you have at least one Apache Pulsar instance running.
  2. In a local console window, either add the directory containing the MSGMX executable file to your path, or navigate to the directory containing the executable. For example:

    Default Unix location :

    cd /opt/tibco/msgmx/bin

  3. Launch the MSGMX program using the msgmx command.
  4. Use the manage command to select the component to manage. For example, to manage Apache Pulsar:
    manage pulsar
  5. At the MSGMX prompt, initiate a connection to an Apache Pulsar instance using the connect command:.
    connect Instance1 localhost:8080
    Note: 8080 is the default port for an Apache Pulsar instance; be sure to specify a host and port that is appropriate for your running Apache Pulsar system.

    When the connection is established, the MSGMX prompt changes to "/>". Verify that the prompt changes, indicating that a connection has been established.

    If MSGMX cannot connect using the information you provided, it displays an error message. Ensure that the target Apache Broker is running and is accessible at the specified host and port.

  6. As a test command, enter:
    list connections

    You see a listing of your current Apache Pulsar Instance connections.