IBM MQ for z/OS, 9.2.4 enhancements focus on simplifying configuration and management of MQ enterprise messaging solution
IBM United States Software Announcement 221-356November 16, 2021
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Overview
IBM® MQ messaging middleware software is designed to simplify and accelerate the integration of diverse applications and business data across multiple platforms. It uses message queues to facilitate the exchange of information and offers a single messaging solution for cloud, mobile, Internet of Things (IoT), and on-premises environments. By connecting virtually everything, from a simple pair of applications to the most complex business environments, MQ can help organizations improve business responsiveness, control costs, reduce risk, and gain near real-time insight from mobile, IoT, and sensor data.
IBM MQ for z/OS®, 9.2.4 connects applications, systems, and services in on-premises and hybrid cloud environments. MQ for z/OS, 9.2.4 enhancements include the following:
- Greater flexibility and granularity for MQ IBM System Management Facilities (SMF) data. Users are familiar with SMF as the standard for IBM z/OS monitoring data. This release enables users to reduce the interval at which MQ SMF data is collected. It also enables the interval for queue manager statistics (SMF 115 records) and application accounting data (SMF 116 records) to be set independently. This additional flexibility can help support analytics and machine learning processing to provide operational insights and early warning of adverse issues.
- Application Transparent Transport Layer Security (AT-TLS) best practices for MQ. AT-TLS can create a secure session on behalf of an application and provide encryption and decryption of data based on policy statements rather than requiring TLS to be implemented by every application that requires a secure connection. In this release, additional documentation for the use of MQ with AT-TLS is provided on the Use of AT-TLS with IBM MQ for z/OS web page, including scenarios specifically tested by IBM.
- Updates to improve usability of the MQ web console. Provide the capability to download and view complete message contents from the MQ Console, enhancing the prior previewing capability. These capabilities are configurable to provide greater control.
MQ for z/OS, 9.2.4 is a continuous delivery (CD) release with capabilities that build on those delivered in the IBM MQ for z/OS, 9.2 Long Term Support Release (LTSR). For new MQ installations, the LTSR and CD installable software can be obtained from the IBM Shopz website. For existing MQ installations, the latest CD update can be obtained as a Program Temporary Fix (PTF) from the service stream.
For more information, see the IBM MQ FAQ for Long Term Support and Continuous Delivery releases website.
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Key requirements
MQ for z/OS, 9.2.4 runs on any IBM Z® server that supports IBM z/OS 2.3, or later, with enough storage to meet the combined requirements of the programming prerequisites for MQ for z/OS, including access methods and application programs.
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Planned availability date
- November 18, 2021 through the service stream
- December 3, 2021 from Shopz
Availability within a country is subject to local legal requirements.
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Accessibility by people with disabilities
Accessibility Compliance Reports (previously known as a VPAT) containing details on accessibility compliance to standards, including the Worldwide Consortium Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, European Standard EN 301 349, and US Section 508, can be found on the IBM Accessibility Conformance Report Request website.
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Statement of direction
IBM intends to deliver the following within future releases:
- A growing number of clients are connecting MQ clients from the cloud directly into their mainframes. Memory constraints limit the number of clients that can connect into a single MQ for z/OS queue manager, in some cases causing unnatural topologies and additional overhead for tuning and monitoring. In future continuous delivery releases, IBM intends to deliver capabilities designed to relieve some of these constraints.
- IBM intends to support z/OS 2.4 as the minimum z/OS level in the next MQ Long Term Support Release.
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Reference information
For general product information about MQ for z/OS, see the IBM MQ for z/OS website.
For information about IBM MQ for z/OS Value Unit Edition 9.2.4, see Software Announcement 221-355, dated November 16, 2021.
For information about IBM MQ for Multiplatforms 9.2.4, IBM MQ on Cloud, and IBM MQ Appliance 9.2.4, see Software Announcement 221-231, dated November 16, 2021.
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Business Partner information
If you are an IBM Business Partner acquiring IBM products or services directly from IBM, you may link directly to Business Partner information for this announcement.
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Availability of national languages
| Description | Availability date | Language |
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| IBM MQ for z/OS, 9.2.4 | December 3, 2021 | English, French, Japanese, Chinese |
Translation information, if available, can be found at the Translation Reports website.
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Program number
| Program number | VRM | Program name |
|---|---|---|
| 5655-MQ9 | 9.2.4 | IBM MQ for z/OS |
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Technical information
Specified operating environment
Hardware requirements
MQ for z/OS, 9.2.4 runs on any IBM Z server that supports IBM z/OS 2.3, or later. It must have enough storage to meet the combined requirements of the programming prerequisites of MQ for z/OS, including access methods and application programs.
Software requirements
The Program Directory that is shipped with the product contains the latest level of information and includes authorized program analysis report (APAR) or PTF levels of supported products.
For additional information, see the System Requirements for IBM MQ 9.2 web page.
Planning information
Packaging
For MQ for z/OS, 9.2.4, the packaging includes the publication MQ for z/OS, V9.2 Licensed Program Specifications DVD (GC34-7385).
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Ordering information
Ordering z/OS through the internet
Shopz provides an easy way to plan and order your z/OS packaged offering. It will analyze your current installation, determine the correct product migration, and present your new configuration based on z/OS. Additional products can also be added to your order. Shopz will determine whether all product requisites are satisfied. Shopz is available in all countries. For more details and availability, go to the Shopz website.
New licensees
Orders for new licenses can be placed now. Registered clients can access IBMLink for ordering information and charges. Shipment will not occur before the availability date. Unless a later date is specified, orders entered before the planned availability date will be assigned a schedule date of one week following availability.
Orders entered after the planned availability date will be assigned a schedule date for the week following order entry.
Shipment will begin on the planned availability date.
Orders that ship after the planned availability date will receive MQ for z/OS, 9.2.4. New users of MQ for z/OS, 9.2.4 should specify:
| Type | Model |
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| 5655 | MQ9 |
Parallel Sysplex License Charges (PSLC)
To order a basic license, specify the program number and the quantity of MSUs.
If there is more than one program copy in a Parallel Sysplex®, the charge for all copies is associated to one license by specifying the applicable PSLC license options and the quantity represented by the sum of the Service Units in Millions (MSUs) in the Parallel Sysplex. For all other program copies, specify the System Usage Registration No-Charge (SYSUSGREG NC) Identifier on the licenses.
Program name: IBM MQ for z/OS, 9.2.4
Program PID: 5655-MQ9
| Entitlement identifier | Description | License option/Pricing metric |
|---|---|---|
| S017ZPX | IBM MQ for z/OS, 9 | Basic MLC, PSLC (ABCD) |
Advanced Workload License Charges (AWLC)
To order a basic license, specify the program number and the quantity of MSUs.
If there is more than one program copy in a Parallel Sysplex, the charge for all copies is associated to one license by specifying the applicable AWLC license options and the quantity represented by the sum of the Service Units in Millions (MSUs) in the Parallel Sysplex. For all other program copies, specify the Workload Registration No-Charge (WLREG NC) Identifier on the licenses.
Program name: IBM MQ for z/OS, 9.2.4
Program PID: 5655-MQ9
| Entitlement identifier | Description | License option/Pricing metric |
|---|---|---|
| S017ZPX | IBM MQ for z/OS, 9 | Basic MLC, AWLC |
Advanced Entry Workload License Charges (AEWLC)
To order a basic license, specify the program number and the quantity of MSUs.
Program name: IBM MQ for z/OS, 9.2.4
Program PID: 5655-MQ9
| Entitlement identifier | Description | License option/Pricing metric |
|---|---|---|
| S017ZPX | IBM MQ for z/OS, 9 | Basic MLC, AEWLC |
Country Multiplex License Charges (CMLC)
To order a basic license, specify the program number and quantity of MSUs.
If there is more than one program copy in a Country Multiplex, the charge for all copies is associated to one license if all the copies are licensed to one client number within the multiplex. If there is more than one client number, the charge for all copies is prorated to one license for each client within the multiplex.
For each license being charged, specify the applicable CMLC license options and the prorated quantity of the Service Units in Millions (MSUs) for each client number within the multiplex. For all other program copies, specify the Workload Registration No-Charge (WLREG NC) Identifier on the licenses.
Program name: IBM MQ for z/OS, 9.2.4
Program PID: 5655-MQ9
| Entitlement identifier | Description | License option/Pricing metric |
|---|---|---|
| S017ZPX | IBM MQ for z/OS, 9 | Basic MLC, CMLC |
Solution Consumption License Charges (SCLC)
SCLC delivers a true metered usage model, where the million service units (MSUs) that are consumed are charged at the same per-MSU rate, regardless of hourly peaks and spikes. This can deliver exceptional levels of pricing predictability.
Combined with the extensive monitoring and statistics that are available on the z/OS platform, a per-MSU metric delivers unprecedented levels of price transparency. The cost per MSU can be compared with the processing work done per MSU to directly relate costs to business value.
There are two variations of SCLC for qualified new applications:
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The SCLC pay-as-you-go option that offers a low priced, per-MSU model for software programs within the NewApp Solution, with no minimum financial commitment
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The SCLC-committed MSU option that offers a saving of 20% over the pay-as-you-go price points, with a monthly minimum MSU commitment of just 25,000 MSUs
With SCLC, clients can now launch new applications to their end users with a predictable, transparent cost structure that relates directly to business value.
Program name: IBM MQ for z/OS, 9.2.4
Program PID: 5655-MQ9
| Entitlement identifier | Description | License option/Pricing metric |
|---|---|---|
| S017ZPX | IBM MQ for z/OS, 9 | Basic MLC, SCLC |
Variable Workload License Charge (VWLC)
To order a basic license, specify the program number and the quantity of MSUs.
If there is more than one program copy in a Parallel Sysplex, the charge for all copies is associated to one license by specifying the applicable Variable WLC license options and the quantity represented by the sum of the Service Units in Millions (MSUs) in the Parallel Sysplex. For all other program copies, specify the Workload Registration No-Charge (WLREG NC) Identifier on the licenses.
Program name: IBM MQ for z/OS, 9.2.4
Program PID: 5655-MQ9
| Entitlement identifier | Description | License option/Pricing metric |
|---|---|---|
| S017ZPX | IBM MQ for z/OS, 9 | Basic MLC, Variable WLC |
Entry Workload License Charges (EWLC)
To order a basic license, specify the program number and the quantity of MSUs.
Program name: IBM MQ for z/OS, 9.2.4
Program PID: 5655-MQ9
| Entitlement identifier | Description | License option/Pricing metric |
|---|---|---|
| S017ZPX | IBM MQ for z/OS, 9 | Basic MLC, Entry WLC |
IBM Z Usage License Charge (UCL)
To order a basic license, specify the program number and the quantity of usage MSUs.
Charges will be based upon the usage in Millions of Service Units (MSUs). Usage reported from 0.01 to 0.25 MSUs will be rounded up to 0.25 MSUs. Usage reported
- From 0.26 to 0.50 MSUs will be rounded up to 0.50 MSUs.
- From 0.51 to 1.0 MSUs will be rounded up to 1.0 MSU.
- Above 1.0 MSU, usage will be rounded to the nearest whole MSU.
For example, 2.4 MSUs would round to 2.0 MSUs for pricing, and 2.5 MSUs would round to 3.0 MSUs for pricing.
If there is more than one program copy on a stand-alone machine or in a Parallel Sysplex, or more than one program version in either environment, the charge for all copies is associated to one license of the highest program version by specifying the applicable Usage License Charge license options and quantity represented by the sum of the MSUs in the environment. For all other program copies, specify the System Usage Registration No-Charge (SYSUSGREG NC) Identifier on the licenses.
Program name: IBM MQ for z/OS, 9.2.4
Program PID: 5655-MQ9
| Entitlement identifier | Description | License option/ Pricing metric |
|---|---|---|
| S017ZPX | IBM MQ for z/OS, 9 | Basic MLC, ULC |
Growth Opportunity License Charge (GOLC)
To order a basic license, specify the program number and the machine model.
Program name: IBM MQ for z/OS, 9.2.4
Program PID: 5655-MQ9
| Entitlement identifier | Description | License option/ Pricing metric |
|---|---|---|
| S017ZPX | IBM MQ for z/OS, 9 | Basic MLC, GOLC |
IBM Z Entry License Charge (zELC)
To order zELC software, specify the program number and machine model.
Program name: IBM MQ for z/OS, 9.2.4
Program PID: 5655-MQ9
| Entitlement identifier | Description | License option/ Pricing metric |
|---|---|---|
| S017ZPX | IBM MQ for z/OS, 9 | Basic MLC, zELC |
Selected Application License Charge (SALC)
To order a basic license, specify the program number and the quantity of usage MSUs.
Charges will be based upon the usage MSUs. Usage reported
- From 0.01 to 1.0 MSUs will be rounded up to 1.0 MSU.
- Above 1.0 MSU, usage will be rounded to the nearest whole MSU.
For example, 2.4 MSUs would round to 2.0 MSUs for pricing, and 2.5 MSUs would round to 3.0 MSUs for pricing.
If there is more than one program copy on a stand-alone machine or in a Parallel Sysplex, or more than one program version in either environment, the charge for all copies is associated to one license of the highest program version by specifying the applicable SALC license options and the quantity represented by the sum of the Service Units in Millions (MSUs) in the environment. For all other program copies, specify the System Usage Registration No-Charge (SYSUSGREG NC) Identifier on the licenses.
Program name: IBM MQ for z/OS, 9.2.4
Program PID: 5655-MQ9
| Entitlement identifier | Description | License option/ Pricing metric |
|---|---|---|
| S017ZPX | IBM MQ for z/OS, 9 | Basic MLC, SALC |
Basic machine-readable material
| Orderable Supply ID | Language | Description |
|---|---|---|
| S0182XT | US English | IBM MQ for z/OS, 9 CD |
Customization options
Publications
For MQ for z/OS, 9.2.4 documentation, see IBM MQ 9.2 documentation.
The following soft-copy publications are available in PDF format to download from the IBM Publications Center website:
| Title | Publication number |
|---|---|
| IBM MQ for z/OS, 9.2.4 Continuous Delivery (CD) Program Directory | GI13-4453 |
| IBM MQ for z/OS, V9.2 Licensed Program Specifications | GC34-7385 |
The IBM Publications Center provides a broad range of IBM publications, which can be downloaded free of charge. You can use the IBM search tool to find publications that are of specific interest to you. Please note that publications are not orderable on this site.
Subsequent updates (technical newsletters or revisions between releases) to the publications shipped with the product will be distributed to the user of record for as long as a license for this software remains in effect. A separate publication order or subscription is not needed.
Customized Offerings
Product deliverables are shipped only through CBPDO and ServerPac. These customized offerings are offered for internet delivery from Shopz. For more details on internet delivery, go to the Help section on the Shopz website.
IBM recommends internet delivery. However, if you still require physical media, you can choose DVD.
Many products can be ordered in ServerPac the month following their availability in CBPDO. z/OS can be ordered through CBPDO and ServerPac on the planned availability date. Many products will also be orderable in a ServerPac without also having to order the z/OS operating system or subsystem.
Shopz and CFSW will determine the eligibility based on product requisite checking. For more details on the ServerPac, go to the Help section on the Shopz website.
Production of software product orders will begin on the planned availability date.
- CBPDO shipments will begin within 3 business days after the planned availability date.
- ServerPac availability and shipments will begin within 3 - 4 weeks after the planned availability date due to additional customization and data input verification.
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Terms and conditions
Agreement
IBM Client Relationship Agreement (CRA) or IBM Customer Agreement (ICA)
Support lifecycle policy
The program in this announcement uses the Continuous Delivery (CD) support model for the delivery of new function and enhancements that will be available through incremental updates.
Program technical support
CD support
Technical support of a program version or release will be available for a minimum of two years from the planned availability date, as long as your Subscription and Support is in effect.
This technical support lets you obtain assistance (by telephone or electronic means) from IBM for program-specific, task-oriented questions regarding the installation and operation of the program. Software Subscription and Support also provides you with access to versions, releases, and updates (CD releases, Long Term Support Releases or fixes) of the program.
You will be notified, through an announcement letter, of discontinuance of support with 12 months' notice.
For additional information about the CD support lifecycle policy, see the IBM Continuous Delivery Support Lifecycle Policy web page.
Variable charges apply
No
Location license applies
No
Use limitation applies
No
Educational allowance available
Yes, 15% education allowance applies to qualified education institution Clients.
Volume orders
Not applicable.
Multi-Version Measurement
Multi-Version Measurement (MVM) Sub-Capacity charges for the most recent program version are for the combined concurrent peak utilization of the LPARs where any version of the eligible program is used. MVM Full Capacity charges for the most recent program version are for the full capacity of the machine. Program charges are waived for any older eligible versions. MVM does not extend support dates for programs withdrawn from service.
For more information about MVM, including requirements for qualification, see the MVM web page. For a list of eligible programs, see the Sub-Cap MLC web page on the IBM Z software contracts website.
Warranty applies
No
IBM Operational Support Services - SoftwareXcel
For operating system software, the revised IBM Operational Support Services - SoftwareXcel offering will provide support for those operating systems and associated products.
This will ensure total support coverage for your enterprise needs, including IBM and selected non-IBM products. For complete lists of products supported under both the current and revised offering, go to the Supported product list website.
Other support
SoftwareXcel
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Statement of good security practices
IT system security involves protecting systems and information through prevention, detection, and response to improper access from within and outside your enterprise. Improper access can result in information being altered, destroyed, or misappropriated or can result in misuse of your systems to attack others. Without a comprehensive approach to security, no IT system or product should be considered completely secure and no single product or security measure can be completely effective in preventing improper access. IBM systems and products are designed to be part of a lawful, comprehensive security approach, which will necessarily involve additional operational procedures, and may require other systems, products, or services to be most effective.
Important: IBM does not warrant that any systems, products, or services are immune from, or will make your enterprise immune from, the malicious or illegal conduct of any party.
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Order now
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Regional availability
American Samoa, Guam, Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, Puerto Rico, United States, and US Virgin Islands
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