Factory reset

A factory reset restores the IBM® MQ Appliance to its default state.

Be aware that a factory reset deletes all queue managers and messages that are hosted on the appliance. The reset forcibly ends all queue managers and detaches any applications that are connected to them. After the update, you require direct console access to reinitialize the system.

You reinitialize with a firmware image that you download from IBM Fix Central. See Overview of installing a new level of firmware by using the command line for instructions on how to download a firmware image.

To do a factory reset, complete the following steps:
  1. Connect to the IBM MQ Appliance as described in Command line access. Log in as the user admin.
  2. Enter flash mode by typing config to enter configuration mode and then typing flash on the command line.
  3. Type the following command: 
    reinitialize firmware_image_file
    Where firmware_image_file specifies the name of the firmware image that is used to reinitialize the appliance. The file must be in the image: directory.
  4. After the reinitialization is complete, you must log in as admin, using the password admin, and follow the initial setup procedure described in Initializing the appliance.