Hardware and software requirements on IBM i systems
Check that the server environment meets the prerequisites for installing IBM® MQ for IBM i.
Before installation, you must check that your system meets the hardware and software requirements set out in the IBM MQ system requirements page. See System Requirements for IBM MQ.
Storage requirements for IBM MQ server
The storage requirements for IBM i depend on which components you install, and how much working space you need. The storage requirements also depend on the number of queues that you use, the number and size of the messages on the queues, and whether the messages are persistent. You also require archiving capacity on disk, tape, or other media. For more information, see System Requirements for IBM MQ.
- Prerequisite software
- Optional software
- Your application programs
Installing prerequisite software
- Use the IBM MQ installation procedure.
When you install using the IBM MQ Server DVD, there is a Software Prerequisites option in the IBM MQ Installation Launchpad window. You can use this option to check what prerequisite software is already installed and which is missing, and to install any missing software.