These documents provide a general overview of WebSphere MQ.
WebSphere for newcomers
(Web site)
These pages provide an overview of the WebSphere product family,
and provide links to additional products and information.
IBM WebSphere MQ Version 6.0 data sheet
(Data sheet, pdf)
IBM WebSphere MQ Version 6.0 data sheet. A high-level description
of the features of WebSphere MQ.
WebSphere Application Server and WebSphere MQ Family Integration
(Redbook, pdf)
This IBM Redbook will help you install, tailor and configure the
new Embedded Messaging function in WebSphere Application Server V5. In addition,
the WebSphere MQ family products are reviewed and positioned with regard to
Embedded Messaging.
These documents provide information to help you plan for your installation
and use of WebSphere MQ.
WebSphere MQ for AIX V6.0 Quick Beginnings
(Manual, pdf)
This book describes WebSphere MQ for AIX and explains how to plan
for the product, install it, and verify that the installation has worked.
WebSphere MQ for HP-UX V6.0 Quick Beginnings
(Manual, pdf)
This book describes WebSphere MQ for HP-UX and explains how to
plan for the product, install it, and verify that the installation has worked.
WebSphere MQ for iSeries V6.0 Quick Beginnings
(Manual, pdf)
This book describes WebSphere MQ for iSeries and explains how to
plan for the product, install it, and verify that the installation has worked.
WebSphere MQ for Linux V6.0 Quick Beginnings
(Manual, pdf)
This book describes WebSphere MQ for Linux and explains how to
plan for the product, install it, and verify that the installation has worked.
WebSphere MQ for Solaris V6.0 Quick Beginnings
(Manual, pdf)
This book describes WebSphere MQ for Solaris and explains how to
plan for the product, install it, and verify that the installation has worked.
WebSphere MQ for Windows V6.0 Quick Beginnings
(Manual, pdf)
This book describes WebSphere MQ for Windows and explains how to
plan for the product, install it, and verify that the installation has worked.
Program Directory for WebSphere MQ for z/OS V6.0.0
(Book, pdf)
The Program Directory is intended for the system programmer responsible
for program installation and maintenance. It contains information concerning
the material and procedures associated with the installation of WebSphere
MQ for z/OS.
WebSphere MQ Queue Manager Clusters
(Manual, pdf)
This book describes how to create and use clusters of WebSphere
MQ queue managers. It explains the concepts and terminology of clustering
and shows how you can benefit by taking advantage of clustering.
WebSphere MQ Solutions in a Microsoft .NET Environment
(Redbook, pdf)
This IBM Redbook demonstrates the use of WebSphere MQ in a .NET
environment as a reliable transport mechanism for the invocation of .NET applications
and as a middleware product used in the implementation of Web Services.
Scenario - Merging disparate IT systems
(Web site)
A scenario focusing on two fictitious insurance companies involved
in merging and managing two distributed and disparate IT infrastructures following
a company acquisition. Use is made of various WebSphere products.
WebSphere MQ offerings provide a wide range of sophisticated function.
Properly installing and configuring the components that make up WebSphere
MQ is essential. Careful consideration of your environment prior to installing
will facilitate planning and help avoid potential problems
WebSphere MQ for AIX V6.0 Quick Beginnings
(Manual, pdf)
This book describes WebSphere MQ for AIX and explains how to plan
for the product, install it, and verify that the installation has worked.
WebSphere MQ for HP-UX V6.0 Quick Beginnings
(Manual, pdf)
This book describes WebSphere MQ for HP-UX and explains how to
plan for the product, install it, and verify that the installation has worked.
WebSphere MQ for iSeries V6.0 Quick Beginnings
(Manual, pdf)
This book describes WebSphere MQ for iSeries and explains how to
plan for the product, install it, and verify that the installation has worked.
WebSphere MQ for Linux V6.0 Quick Beginnings
(Manual, pdf)
This book describes WebSphere MQ for Linux and explains how to
plan for the product, install it, and verify that the installation has worked.
WebSphere MQ for Solaris V6.0 Quick Beginnings
(Manual, pdf)
This book describes WebSphere MQ for Solaris and explains how to
plan for the product, install it, and verify that the installation has worked.
WebSphere MQ for Windows V6.0 Quick Beginnings
(Manual, pdf)
This book describes WebSphere MQ for Windows and explains how to
plan for the product, install it, and verify that the installation has worked.
Program Directory for WebSphere MQ for z/OS V6.0.0
(Book, pdf)
The Program Directory is intended for the system programmer responsible
for program installation and maintenance. It contains information concerning
the material and procedures associated with the installation of WebSphere
MQ for z/OS.
WebSphere MQ Clients V6.0
(Manual, pdf)
This book contains information about the WebSphere MQ client/server
environment including extended transactional clients. It describes how to
install a WebSphere MQ client, how to configure the communication links and
how to set up WebSphere MQ channels so that your WebSphere MQ applications
can run on the client
Readme files
(Readme)
The readme or release notes files contains information that was
not available in time for our publications. They also detail updates, limitations,
and known problems.
Eclipse Foundation site
(Web site)
The Eclipse Platform forms the base of the WebSphere MQ tools.
This site provides links to articles, downloads, learning resources, and community
resources for Eclipse.
If you are migrating to WebSphere MQ Version 6.0 from an earlier
version, there are issues to be considered.
WebSphere MQ Migration Information
(Manual, pdf)
This book highlights some of the main areas that are believed to
impact a customer migrating to WebSphere MQ Version 6.0 and gives some guidance
on the type of action they will need to take to continue 'business as usual'.
WebSphere MQ for AIX V6.0 Quick Beginnings
(Manual, pdf)
This book describes WebSphere MQ for AIX and explains how to plan
for the product, install it, and verify that the installation has worked.
WebSphere MQ for HP-UX V6.0 Quick Beginnings
(Manual, pdf)
This book describes WebSphere MQ for HP-UX and explains how to
plan for the product, install it, and verify that the installation has worked.
WebSphere MQ for iSeries V6.0 Quick Beginnings
(Manual, pdf)
This book describes WebSphere MQ for iSeries and explains how to
plan for the product, install it, and verify that the installation has worked.
WebSphere MQ for Linux V6.0 Quick Beginnings
(Manual, pdf)
This book describes WebSphere MQ for Linux and explains how to
plan for the product, install it, and verify that the installation has worked.
WebSphere MQ for Solaris V6.0 Quick Beginnings
(Manual, pdf)
This book describes WebSphere MQ for Solaris and explains how to
plan for the product, install it, and verify that the installation has worked.
WebSphere MQ for Windows V6.0 Quick Beginnings
(Manual, pdf)
This book describes WebSphere MQ for Windows and explains how to
plan for the product, install it, and verify that the installation has worked.
Program Directory for WebSphere MQ for z/OS V6.0.0
(Book, pdf)
The Program Directory is intended for the system programmer responsible
for program installation and maintenance. It contains information concerning
the material and procedures associated with the installation of WebSphere
MQ for z/OS.
WebSphere MQ for z/OS System Setup Guide V6.0
(Manual, pdf)
This book describes the tasks that you have to perform to customize
WebSphere MQ for z/OS after you have installed it. It also describes how to
monitor system use and performance, and how to set up security.
These documents will help you understand the available configuration
options.
WebSphere MQ System Administration Guide V6.0
(Manual, pdf)
This book describes the system administration aspects of WebSphere
MQ, and the services it provides to support commercial messaging.
WebSphere MQ for z/OS System Administration Guide V6.0
(Manual, pdf)
This book describes how to operate WebSphere MQ for z/OS using
commands, panels, and utilities, and how to write applications to administer
WebSphere MQ.
WebSphere MQ for z/OS System Setup Guide V6.0
(Manual, pdf)
This book describes the tasks that you have to perform to customize
WebSphere MQ for z/OS after you have installed it. It also describes how to
monitor system use and performance, and how to set up security.
WebSphere MQ Intercommunication
(Manual, pdf)
This book describes intercommunication between WebSphere MQ products
on different platforms.
WebSphere MQ Queue Manager Clusters
(Manual, pdf)
This book describes how to create and use clusters of WebSphere
MQ queue managers. It explains the concepts and terminology of clustering
and shows how you can benefit by taking advantage of clustering.
WebSphere MQ V6.0 Using .Net
(Manual, pdf)
This book describes WebSphere MQ classes for .NET, which can be
used to access WebSphere MQ systems.
WebSphere MQ in a z/OS Parallel Sysplex Environment
(Redbook, pdf)
This IBM Redbook looks at the latest enhancements to WebSphere
MQ for z/OS and shows how you can make use of the z/OS Parallel Sysplex to
improve throughput and availability of your message-driven applications. It
helps you configure and customize your system to use shared queues in a high-availability
environment and to migrate from earlier releases.
WebSphere MQ Queue Sharing Group in a Parallel Sysplex environment
(Redbook, pdf)
This Redpaper provides guidance for application programmers who
want to create applications that run in a WebSphere MQ for z/OS queue-sharing
group (QSG) in a z/OS Parallel Sysplex environment. It addresses new terminology
and discusses application considerations when using queue managers that are
members of a QSG.
These documents will help you understand the available customization
options.
WebSphere MQ for z/OS System Setup Guide V6.0
(Manual, pdf)
This book describes the tasks that you have to perform to customize
WebSphere MQ for z/OS after you have installed it. It also describes how to
monitor system use and performance, and how to set up security.
WebSphere MQ V6.0 Using .Net
(Manual, pdf)
This book describes WebSphere MQ classes for .NET, which can be
used to access WebSphere MQ systems.
WebSphere MQ in a z/OS Parallel Sysplex Environment
(Redbook, pdf)
This IBM Redbook looks at the latest enhancements to WebSphere
MQ for z/OS and shows how you can make use of the z/OS Parallel Sysplex to
improve throughput and availability of your message-driven applications. It
helps you configure and customize your system to use shared queues in a high-availability
environment and to migrate from earlier releases.
These documents provide information on administration
WebSphere MQ System Administration Guide V6.0
(Manual, pdf)
This book describes the system administration aspects of WebSphere
MQ, and the services it provides to support commercial messaging.
WebSphere MQ for z/OS System Administration Guide V6.0
(Manual, pdf)
This book describes how to operate WebSphere MQ for z/OS using
commands, panels, and utilities, and how to write applications to administer
WebSphere MQ.
WebSphere MQ Programmable Command Formats and Administration Interface
(Manual, pdf)
This book describes the facilities available on WebSphere MQ products
for writing programs using the WebSphere MQ Programmable Command Formats (PCFs)
to administer IBM WebSphere MQ systems either locally or remotely. It also
describes the WebSphere MQ Administration Interface (MQAI).
WebSphere MQ Intercommunication
(Manual, pdf)
This book describes intercommunication between WebSphere MQ products
on different platforms.
WebSphere MQ Queue Manager Clusters
(Manual, pdf)
This book describes how to create and use clusters of WebSphere
MQ queue managers. It explains the concepts and terminology of clustering
and shows how you can benefit by taking advantage of clustering.
These documents provide information on monitoring your WebSphere
MQ installation.
WebSphere MQ for z/OS System Setup Guide V6.0
(Manual, pdf)
This book describes the tasks that you have to perform to customize
WebSphere MQ for z/OS after you have installed it. It also describes how to
monitor system use and performance, and how to set up security.
Monitoring WebSphere MQ
(Manual, pdf)
This book describes the approaches available with WebSphere MQ
products for monitoring a network of connected systems that use WebSphere
MQ products in different operating system environments.
These documents provide information on how to develop applications
to use WebSphere MQ.
WebSphere MQ V6.0 Using .Net
(Manual, pdf)
This book describes WebSphere MQ classes for .NET, which can be
used to access WebSphere MQ systems.
WebSphere MQ Using Java
(Manual, pdf)
This book describes WebSphere MQ classes for Java, which can be
used to access WebSphere MQ systems, and WebSphere MQ classes for Java Message
Service, which can be used to access both Java Message Service (JMS) and WebSphere
MQ applications.
WebSphere MQ Using C++
(Manual, pdf)
This book describes the C++ programming-language binding to the
Message Queue Interface (MQI).
WebSphere MQ Application Programming Guide
(Manual, pdf)
This book introduces the concepts of messages and queues, and shows
you in detail how to design and write applications that use the services that
WebSphere MQ provides.
WebSphere MQ for iSeries Application Programming Reference (ILE RPG) V6.0
(Manual, pdf)
This book gives a full description of the WebSphere MQ for iSeries
programming interface in the RPG programming language, contains information
on how to build an executable application, and contains descriptions of sample
programs.
WebSphere MQ Transport for SOAP
(Manual, pdf)
This book describes the facilities available in WebSphere MQ to
handle SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol) formatted messages.
WebSphere MQ Constants
(Manual, pdf)
This book provides a list of the constants used in WebSphere MQ.
It also includes an appendix of WebSphere MQ COPY, header, and include files
to help you use the MQI for C, COBOL, PL/I, RPG, Visual Basic and z/OS Assembler
programming languages.
WebSphere MQ Solutions in a Microsoft .NET Environment
(Redbook, pdf)
This IBM Redbook demonstrates the use of WebSphere MQ in a .NET
environment as a reliable transport mechanism for the invocation of .NET applications
and as a middleware product used in the implementation of Web Services.
WebSphere MQ Queue Sharing Group in a Parallel Sysplex environment
(Redbook, pdf)
This Redpaper provides guidance for application programmers who
want to create applications that run in a WebSphere MQ for z/OS queue-sharing
group (QSG) in a z/OS Parallel Sysplex environment. It addresses new terminology
and discusses application considerations when using queue managers that are
members of a QSG.
MQSeries Programming Patterns
(Redbook, pdf)
This Redbook positions the different MQSeries programming choices
against each other in such a way as to help the application writer to make
a clearer and more informed judgment as to which is the most suitable programming
method for a particular situation.
Scenario - Merging disparate IT systems
(Web site)
A scenario focusing on two fictitious insurance companies involved
in merging and managing two distributed and disparate IT infrastructures following
a company acquisition. Use is made of various WebSphere products.
These documents provide information on how to meet your security
requirements
WebSphere MQ Security
(Manual, pdf)
This book describes the factors you need to consider when planning
to meet your security requirements in a WebSphere MQ environment.
WebSphere MQ for z/OS System Setup Guide V6.0
(Manual, pdf)
This book describes the tasks that you have to perform to customize
WebSphere MQ for z/OS after you have installed it. It also describes how to
monitor system use and performance, and how to set up security.
WebSphere MQ Security in an Enterprise Environment
(Redbook, pdf)
This IBM Redbook considers an enterprise and describes some of
the procedures and documentation that need to be developed to secure WebSphere
MQ on the z/OS (zSeries), OS/400 (iSeries), IBM AIX (pSeries) and Windows
2000 (xSeries) platforms. This redbook also documents the before and after
configurations needed to take advantage of the recent functional improvements
to WebSphere MQ, such as the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL).
When a problem occurs, you must determine the scope of the problem
and what action to take. To help you do this, the resources in this section
provide information on troubleshooting problems with WebSphere MQ and its
components.
WebSphere MQ for z/OS Problem Determination Guide V6.0
(Manual, pdf)
This book is intended to help you determine the causes of WebSphere
MQ for z/OS problems. It contains guidance about resolving WebSphere MQ for
z/OS problems, dealing with the IBM support center, and handling APARs.
WebSphere MQ Messages V6.0
(Manual, pdf)
This book describes the user messages returned by WebSphere MQ,
with explanations and suggested actions. It is designed for use as a quick
reference.
WebSphere MQ for z/OS Messages and Codes V6.0
(Manual, pdf)
This book lists all the user messages and abend reason codes returned
by WebSphere MQ for z/OS, with explanations and suggested responses. It is
designed for use as a quick reference.
WebSphere MQ support
(Web site)
WebSphere MQ support page, contains Technotes, Flashes and APARs.
These resources provide information about the education courses
available for WebSphere Message Brokers, and how to achieve certification.
WebSphere MQ training
(Education)
This page links to all WebSphere MQ training courses and details
of WebSphere certification.
Certification
WebSphere certification
(Certification)
This page links to details of all WebSphere certifications, including
those for the WebSphere MQ family of products.
These documents contain reference material to support your use
of WebSphere MQ.
IBM WebSphere MQ Version 6.0 data sheet
(Data sheet, pdf)
IBM WebSphere MQ Version 6.0 data sheet. A high-level description
of the features of WebSphere MQ.
WebSphere MQ Messages V6.0
(Manual, pdf)
This book describes the user messages returned by WebSphere MQ,
with explanations and suggested actions. It is designed for use as a quick
reference.
WebSphere MQ for z/OS Messages and Codes V6.0
(Manual, pdf)
This book lists all the user messages and abend reason codes returned
by WebSphere MQ for z/OS, with explanations and suggested responses. It is
designed for use as a quick reference.
WebSphere MQ for iSeries Application Programming Reference (ILE RPG) V6.0
(Manual, pdf)
This book gives a full description of the WebSphere MQ for iSeries
programming interface in the RPG programming language, contains information
on how to build an executable application, and contains descriptions of sample
programs.
WebSphere MQ Programmable Command Formats and Administration Interface
(Manual, pdf)
This book describes the facilities available on WebSphere MQ products
for writing programs using the WebSphere MQ Programmable Command Formats (PCFs)
to administer IBM WebSphere MQ systems either locally or remotely. It also
describes the WebSphere MQ Administration Interface (MQAI).
WebSphere MQ Constants
(Manual, pdf)
This book provides a list of the constants used in WebSphere MQ.
It also includes an appendix of WebSphere MQ COPY, header, and include files
to help you use the MQI for C, COBOL, PL/I, RPG, Visual Basic and z/OS Assembler
programming languages.
WebSphere MQ Bibliography and Glossary
(Manual, pdf)
This book provides a single, definitive source of: all information
available, in any format, for any WebSphere MQ platform and all terminology
used in all members of the WebSphere MQ family
WebSphere MQ Information Center
(Information center)
The IBM WebSphere MQ information center contains the documentation
for WebSphere MQ Version 6.0.
WebSphere MQ Library
(Web site)
Links to all manuals, specification sheets and information centres,
including previous versions as appropriate. Also links to other sources of
information.
Techdocs - The Technical Sales Library site
(Web site)
This repository contains the most up-to-date information used by
our technical sales teams consulting on many IBM products, including WebSphere
MQ. It includes such information types as hints and tips, flashes, FAQs, technotes,
and White papers.
