When you are sending messages between queue managers or between clients and queue managers, most of the time there is a need to provide Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) / Transport Layer Security (TLS) in your environment.   This type of security has keys that encrypt and decrypt the messages to ensure its integrity as it moves within the network.  Thus the message is unable to be tampered with which could cause unwanted harm. There are different ways to secure WebSphere MQ, such as using security exits or user security.  However, when you use... [More]

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If you have been wondering how to avoid making mistakes and how to overcome the common gotchas when designing and developing message flows, you are not alone. But I have good news for you! WebSphere Message Broker V7 now offers you pre-defined solutions called "Patterns" for the common recurring problems. You do not have to be an expert in WebSphere Message Broker V7 to make use of these solutions to solve your problems! What is a Pattern? A pattern is a fully-developed reusable solution that can be altered or used as-is to address... [More]

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      I am Kawsar Kamal from the WebSphere for z/OS defect support team. I came across an interesting scenario recently that makes a good candidate for my first entry into the WebSphere blog.   Background: Personal certificates are signed by a Certificate Authority (CA). Both the CA and the personal certificates have a time range between which they are valid. In addition, the certificate start time (and date) must be later than or equal to its signer CA start time, and the certificate end (expiry) time must be earlier than or equal to CA end... [More]

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In this post I would like to introduce the Database Design Tool (DDT) that comes with WebSphere Process Server (WPS) V7. This tool is useful for those who want to configure all the required database resources in WebSphere Process Server: common database, messaging engine database, CEI and BPC databases. This tool is also helpful for those who want to have a custom configuration for each database. For example, when different databases need to be configured on different servers or even, when those databases are of different database types, such... [More]

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As the End of Service date (30 September 2010) approaches for WebSphere Partner Gateway (WPG) version 6.0, it is time to grab that Migration Bull by the horns and begin the process of upgrading to a newer release like WPG 6.1, 6.1.1, or 6.2. I thought I would share some useful links to what's new in WPG 6.2 and to some WebSphere Software Technical Exchange (WSTE) presentations for migrating from WPG 6.0 to a supported WPG release (6.1, 6.1.1 or 6.2) that will help you to steer that migration bull in the right direction. To learn what's new in... [More]

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Here is a common problem I see pretty often: You log on to the WebSphere z/OS administrative console and follow this breadcrumb trail to look at your personal certificate: (Assuming you know the targeted SSL configuration, I will provide details on how you can figure that out in the next few paragraphs).   SSL certificate and key management > SSL configurations > NodeDefaultSSLSettings > Key stores and certificates > NodeDefaultKeyStore > Personal certificates     But there are none! The list is empty. However, you know the... [More]

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Today I would like to post my first blog entry in IBM. Let me first introduce myself.  My name is Mykyta Kostovskyy and have been working for 3 years in the WebSphere Business Integration (WBI) support team for WebSphere Process Server (WPS). My job responsibility is to interact and solve technical problems on the edge of business integration and business process management solutions. I will blog mainly on WebSphere topics, especially I will write a lot on Security, Performance, and WBI Know-How. So let's start!  Today I will talk to... [More]

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Fear not, you are not alone! After applying WebSphere Application Server V6.0.1.29 fix pack, your WebSphere MQ JMS applications begin failing with error MQJMS2013. Here is an example of the MQJMS2013 error: javax.jms.JMSSecurityException: MQJMS2013: invalid security authentication supplied for MQQueueManager at com.ibm.mq.jms.MQConnection.createQM(MQConnection.java:2532) at com.ibm.mq.jms.MQConnection.createQMXA(MQConnection.java:1892) at com.ibm.mq.jms.MQQueueConnection.<init>(MQQueueConnection.java:105) at... [More]

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While working with the older versions of WebSphere Message Broker (WMB) V6.x, did you ever feel “Gosh! “Why does it have so many components in a single product”. If so, you have reached the right place. We will discuss some of the key features introduced in WebSphere Message Broker V7 and familiarize you with the simplified architecture of the product in addition to giving you the agility to extend your SOA environment. WebSphere Message Broker V7 was announced in October 2009.  It promises to simplify your overall messaging infrastructure and... [More]

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