--- title: "Implementation" date: 2026-05-11 author: "meshIQ" featured_image: "https://www.meshiq.com/wp-content/uploads/featured_default.jpg" --- # Implementation Implementations & Upgrades # We don’t just advise on ActiveMQ® – we build it. From greenfield deployments to major version upgrades, HA cluster builds to Kubernetes migrations – meshIQ’s Apache contributors design, build, test, and hand over production-grade ActiveMQ® environments. On spec. On time. Fully documented. [Get a Project Quote](https://www.meshiq.com/apache-activemq/enterprise-support/)[See What We Build](https://www.meshiq.com/success-stories/)**✓** FINRA-compliant messaging **✓** PCI-DSS ready **✓** Sub-millisecond latency ## Trusted by industry-leading enterprise companies around the world. ![Citi logo](https://www.meshiq.com/wp-content/uploads/logo_citi.svg)![Albertsons logo](https://www.meshiq.com/wp-content/uploads/logo_albertsons.svg)![ABN-AMRO logo](https://www.meshiq.com/wp-content/uploads/logo_abn-amro.svg)![Sodexo logo](https://www.meshiq.com/wp-content/uploads/logo_sodexo.svg)![TD Securities logo](https://www.meshiq.com/wp-content/uploads/logo_td-securities.svg)![Fiserv logo](https://www.meshiq.com/wp-content/uploads/logo_fiserv.svg)![Mizuho logo](https://www.meshiq.com/wp-content/uploads/logo_mizuho.svg)![BNY Mellon logo](https://www.meshiq.com/wp-content/uploads/logo_bny-mellon.svg)![GM Financial logo](https://www.meshiq.com/wp-content/uploads/logo_gm-financial.svg)![Societe Generale logo](https://www.meshiq.com/wp-content/uploads/logo_societe-generale.svg)![Honda logo](https://www.meshiq.com/wp-content/uploads/logo_honda.svg)![UBS logo](https://www.meshiq.com/wp-content/uploads/logo_ubs.svg)![MetLife logo](https://www.meshiq.com/wp-content/uploads/logo_metlife.svg) ## **Implementation & upgrade services** Six fully-managed service types – each staffed by Apache contributors, each concluding with a documented, tested, production-ready environment and full knowledge transfer. ### ********New ActiveMQ® deployment******** Greenfield deployment of Apache ActiveMQ Artemis™ or Classic — from infrastructure provisioning through broker configuration, security hardening, monitoring setup, and production go-live. We hand over a fully documented, tested environment with runbooks. Artemis 2.x ActiveMQ 5.X ActiveMQ 6.X HA / standalone Multi-protocol [Get a quote](https://www.meshiq.com/apache-activemq/enterprise-support/) ### ********Version upgrade******** Managed in-place or parallel upgrade for ActiveMQ Classic or Artemis™ – from any supported version to the latest release. Includes compatibility audit, staging validation, cutover execution, and rollback plan. Zero unplanned downtime. In-place upgrade Parallel upgrade Rollback plan Compatibility audit [Get a quote](https://www.meshiq.com/apache-activemq/enterprise-support/) ### ******HA cluster build****** Design and build of a high-availability ActiveMQ Artemis™ cluster – live-backup replication, shared-storage HA, or network-of-brokers topology. Includes failover testing with measured RTO, load balancing configuration, and monitoring integration. Live-backup Shared storage Network of brokers Failover testing [Get a quote](https://www.meshiq.com/apache-activemq/enterprise-support/) ### ************Kubernetes deployment************ Production-grade ActiveMQ Artemis™ on Kubernetes – Helm chart design, StatefulSet configuration, PersistentVolume provisioning, network policy setup, ingress TLS termination, and HPAutoscaler tuning. Supports EKS, AKS, and GKE. Helm charts StatefulSets EKS / AKS / GKE Operator-managed [Get a quote](https://www.meshiq.com/apache-activemq/enterprise-support/) ### **********Performance optimisation********** Systematic performance engineering – JVM heap and GC tuning, journal store optimisation, address/queue configuration review, network-of-brokers load distribution, and consumer concurrency tuning. Delivered with before/after benchmarks. JVM tuning Journal optimisation Throughput benchmarks GC analysis [Get a quote](https://www.meshiq.com/apache-activemq/enterprise-support/) ### ******ActiveMQ® + Camel integration.****** End-to-end implementation of Apache Camel™ integration routes connecting ActiveMQ® to downstream systems – databases, REST APIs, file systems, cloud services, and EDI partners. Route design, EIP pattern implementation, error handling, and monitoring. Camel 4.x EIP patterns REST / JDBC / File Error handling [Get a quote](https://www.meshiq.com/apache-activemq/enterprise-support/) ## **meshIQ has a 100% migration success record across 200+ enterprise engagements.** Every migration is led by an Apache contributors with a tested, documented methodology and contractual message-delivery guarantees. [Plan a Safe Migration ](https://www.meshiq.com/apache-activemq/enterprise-support/) ## **What does a typical engagement look like?** Three common project types showing what’s included, who’s involved, and how long it takes. All scopes are fixed-price and agreed before work begins. Scope · Type A ### ******Rapid implementation****** - Single broker deployment or version upgrade - Staging environment validation - Security baseline configuration - Monitoring setup & alerting - Deployment runbook + handover - 30-day post-delivery support window [Get quote for rapid implementation](https://www.meshiq.com/apache-activemq/enterprise-support/) Scope · Type B — Most Common ### **Standard implementation** - HA cluster or Kubernetes deployment - Full architecture design phase - Performance benchmarking & tuning - Full security hardening + SSL/TLS - Failover testing with measured RTO - Full documentation suite + team handover [Get quote for standard implementation](https://www.meshiq.com/apache-activemq/enterprise-support/) Scope · Type C ### **********Enterprise programme********** - Multi-site / multi-environment deployment - Migration + deployment in parallel - Custom Camel™ integration routes - Compliance-aligned security review - Internal team training & workshops - Milestone sign-offs + PMO reporting [Discuss enterprise programme](https://www.meshiq.com/apache-activemq/enterprise-support/) ## ****How meshIQ delivers implementations**** Every project follows the same six-phase delivery framework – built from 300+ implementations to eliminate every known failure mode and ensure clean, documented go-lives. ![](https://www.meshiq.com/wp-content/uploads/featured_success-story_logistics_-Supply-Chain.jpg) ### **Requirements & environment discovery** We review your environment, infrastructure constraints, compliance requirements, and team capabilities. We agree on the exact scope, acceptance criteria, and timeline – in writing – before any work begins. Fixed-price quote is issued at the end of this phase. ### **Architecture & configuration design** The Apache contributors lead engineer designs the full target architecture – broker configuration, HA topology, address/queue model, security policy, and network layout. The design is documented and reviewed with your team before build begins. ### **Environment build & configuration** We build the ActiveMQ® environment against the approved design – infrastructure provisioning, broker installation, HA configuration, security hardening, protocol setup, and monitoring integration. All configuration is version-controlled and peer-reviewed. ### **Testing & validation** Comprehensive testing against agreed acceptance criteria – functional testing, HA failover testing with measured RTO, performance benchmarking at target load, security validation, and client connectivity verification. Results documented and shared. ### ****Production go-live**** Production cutover executed from a scripted, rehearsed runbook — with meshIQ engineers on a live bridge call. We follow a go/no-go checklist with hard abort criteria. The previous environment is kept in standby for 48 hours post-cutover. In 300+ implementations, meshIQ has never had an unplanned production incident at go-live. ### ******Documentation, handover & knowledge transfer****** Complete documentation suite delivered – architecture document, operational runbooks, monitoring guide, security policy, and troubleshooting reference. A structured knowledge transfer session is run with your team. A 30-day post-delivery support window is included at no additional cost. ## ****meshIQ has a 100% migration success record across 200+ enterprise engagements.**** Every migration is led by an Apache contributor with a tested, documented methodology and contractual message-delivery guarantees. [Plan a Safe Migration](https://www.meshiq.com/apache-activemq/enterprise-support/) ## **Three implementations, three different challenges** Real project snapshots showing what meshIQ builds and the measurable outcomes delivered. ![A smiling woman in a store uniform uses a tablet while checking produce in the fresh fruits and vegetables section of a grocery store.](https://meshiqdev.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/shutterstock_2053746aa431.jpg) Success stories ###### ****Stabilizing and scaling Apache ActiveMQ® for enterprise operations.**** A global retailer transformed its messaging infrastructure from an unstable broker network into a predictable, high-performance foundation for growth. [Read More](https://www.meshiq.com/success-stories/stabilizing-apache-activemq-for-enterprise-operations/) ![A young man wearing glasses and a polo shirt is standing in a store, using a tablet. He appears to be focused on his work.](https://www.meshiq.com/wp-content/uploads/featured_success-story_retail.jpg) Success stories ###### ****Taming the broker network – achieving reliable Apache ActiveMQ® Operations.**** How a global retailer transformed fragile Apache ActiveMQ® operations into reliable, scalable messaging infrastructure through support and automation. [Read More](https://www.meshiq.com/success-stories/taming-the-broker-network-achieving-reliable-apache-activemq-operations/) ## **Ready to deploy mission-critical messaging?** Talk to our financial services messaging experts about your ActiveMQ® requirements. [Schedule a Free Consultation](https://www.meshiq.com/apache-activemq/enterprise-support/) ## ********Frequently asked questions about ActiveMQ® implementations******** The questions teams ask before contributing to an implementation project. **How do you price implementation projects?** All meshIQ implementation projects are fixed-price, agreed after the discovery phase. We don’t use open-ended day rates. The fixed price covers everything in the agreed scope – design, build, testing, go-live support, documentation, knowledge transfer, and the 30-day post-delivery support window. If you want scope changes during the project, we quote the change before doing the work. **How quickly can a project start?** Rapid Implementation projects can typically start within 1–2 weeks of a scoping call. Standard implementations usually begin within 2–3 weeks. Enterprise programmes require a longer scoping phase and typically start within 3–4 weeks. If you have an urgent timeline – for example, an EOL version requiring upgrade before an audit deadline – contact us directly and we will prioritise accordingly. **Do you need access to our production environment to build?** For most projects, we build in your staging or pre-production environment first and only touch production during the go-live phase. All access is governed by an NDA and our security policy. We typically need SSH access to target hosts, read-only access to existing broker configurations, and write access to staging environments. We never require persistent standing access to production – all production access is time-bounded and logged. **What happens if the implementation goes over timeline?** If a project overruns due to factors within meshIQ’s control, we absorb the cost – it doesn’t affect your fixed price. If it overruns due to factors outside our control (access delays, scope changes, third-party failures), we discuss the impact transparently and agree to a revised plan. In our delivery history, 100% of projects have been delivered on or before the agreed timeline. **What documentation do we receive at the end of the project?** Every meshIQ implementation delivers: an Architecture Document, Operational Runbooks, a Monitoring Guide, a Security Policy Document, a Test Report (all acceptance test results and benchmark data), and a Handover Pack. All documents are delivered in editable formats so your team can maintain them going forward. **Can you implement and then also support the environment?** Yes – this is our preferred model. The 30-day post-delivery support window can transition directly into a meshIQ enterprise support plan. The same named engineer who built your environment remains available for ongoing support – no knowledge handover gap, no re-learning curve.