Deprecated and removed features in IBM MQ 9.1.0

Deprecations on all platforms

• IBM MQ classes for Java package com.ibm.mq.pcf
• IBM Cloud® Product Insights

Deprecations on UNIX, Linux, and Windows

The use of the Postcard application and its supporting Default Configuration wizard for installation verification is deprecated from IBM MQ 9.1.0.

Deprecations on z/OS

• Buffer pools located below the bar
• MAKECLNT CSQUTIL tool
• Use of queue sharing groups with Db2® table spaces of any type other than universal table spaces
• Using hexadecimal strings in the SSLCIPH attribute

Removed features

• Support for HP-UX
• Support for installing IBM MQ on Linux® Ubuntu systems using rpm
• Support for Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 browser
• IBM MQ transport for SOAP and HTTP bridge
• Support for the MQ Service Provider in z/OS® Connect V1
• Support for the IBM MQ Bridge to blockchain component