Prerequisites:

• Have a computer/server capable of running VMWare or VirtualBox.
• Download the Chariot MQTT Server image.

Overview:

Chariot MQTT Server is a MQTT 3.1.1 compliant MQTT server.  It is capable of providing a functional replacement for MQTT Distributor in larger scale deployments.  Like Inductive Automation's Ignition platform, it comes with a two hour re-settable trail period.  It can also be set up with a license key from Cirrus Link to enable it permanently.  Chariot MQTT Server provides a web based administration page for enabling and limiting user access to the MQTT server via an Access Control List (ACLs).  Like MQTT Distributor it also supports TLS security and username/password authentication in addition to ACLs for user authorization.

Installing a Virtual Machine Manager:

Chariot MQTT Server can be run in a number of different Virtual Machine managers.  Any Virtual Machine manager that supports importing of .ofv appliances should work.  Tested versions include the following:

• Virtual Box 5.1.2
• VMWare Fusion 8.1.1

Installing Chariot MQTT Server:

Installation of Chariot MQTT Server is dependent upon the VM Manager being used.  Below shows basic instructions for the various tested managers.

• Installing Chariot MQTT Server into VirtualBox:

• Installing Chariot MQTT Server into VMWare Fusion: