[IBM i]

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.

Disk storage is also required:
  • Prerequisite software
  • Optional software
  • Your application programs

Installing prerequisite software

To install the prerequisite software provided on the IBM MQ Server DVD (which does not include service packs or web browsers), do one of the following:
  • 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.

Prerequisite PTFs for multiple certificate support

You are not limited to a single certificate for TLS channels. To use multiple certificates on IBM i platforms, you must install the following program temporary fixes (PTFs): See Digital certificate labels: understanding the requirements for details about how to select certificates by using certificate labels.