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Abstract
IBM MQ Internet Pass-Thru is an IBM MQ base product extension that can be used to implement messaging solutions between remote sites across the internet.
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IBM MQ Internet Pass-Thru (MQIPT) makes the passage of IBM MQ channel protocols into and out of a firewall simpler and more manageable, by tunnelling the protocols inside HTTP or by acting as a proxy.
MQIPT runs on the platforms indicated in the hardware and software requirements below. It uses the Java runtime Environment (JRE) supplied.
Possible Uses
Used as a proxy, MQIPT is placed in the De-Militarized Zone (DMZ) on an Internet firewall and relays IBM MQ protocol flows from an IBM MQ client or queue manager on the external Internet, to a destination queue manager inside the firewall. This enables inbound IBM MQ communication through the firewall from an address that is in the secure DMZ. This is likely to be more acceptable to firewall administrators than an arbitrary external Internet address.
Placing a pair of MQIPT servers in the path of an IBM MQ channel connection enables HTTP wrappers to be added to the protocol flow. This enables the IBM MQ connection to pass inbound through an HTTP application firewall, or outbound through an HTTP proxy. A pair of MQIPT servers can also be used to encrypt all data flows, using SSL or TLS.
MQIPT can also act as a concentrator of IBM MQ connections, which simplifies firewall configuration when multiple IBM MQ clients or queue managers require access through an Internet firewall.
MQIPT can be configured to act as a SOCKS client or SOCKS server, for making outbound connections.
These modes of operation of MQIPT give greater flexibility to the connection of IBM MQ channels through a variety of firewall and network topologies and facilitate many application models - particularly in the B2B environment.
MQIPT does not require any changes to IBM MQ application code, and only a minor modification to the hostname/port setting in MQ channel definitions.
Skill Level Required
MQIPT should be installed by an IBM MQ system administrator or network administrator. Configuration and implementation of MQIPT requires a basic understanding of TCP/IP networking and a knowledge of Internet firewall administration.
New in this Release
For information about new features and changes in MQIPT, see What's new and changed in the IBM MQ Documentation.
Details
Category: 3
Original Release: 11th Jul 2000
End of Support: 30th Sep 2020
To view the complete portfolio of IBM MQ SupportPacs, see IBM MQ - SupportPacs by Product.
Prerequisites
MQIPT is available on the Linux, AIX and Windows platforms that IBM MQ supports, as described in the System Requirements for IBM MQ.
Installation Instructions
For installation instructions for MQIPT, see Installing and uninstalling IBM MQ Internet Pass-Thru in IBM Documentation for IBM MQ 9.4.
Technical Support
Category 3 IBM WebSphere MQ (MQSeries) SupportPacs are supplied under the standard terms and conditions provided by the International Program License Agreement (IPLA) and thus carry program defect service.
Please read the licence files that accompany the SupportPac to ensure you understand the conditions under which the SupportPac is provided.
If you encounter what you believe to be a defect with the SupportPac you can request Program Services by reporting the problem through the same defect reporting channel you employ for the IBM WebSphere MQ or MQSeries server product(s) on which you are using the SupportPac.
End of Support for this MS81 SupportPac is 30th September 2020.
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