[z/OS]

IBM MQ for z/OS concepts

Some of the concepts used by IBM® MQ for z/OS® are unique to the z/OS platform. For example, the logging mechanism, the storage management techniques, unit of recovery disposition, and queue sharing groups are provided only with IBM MQ for z/OS. Use this topic as an introduction to further information about these concepts.

The concepts include an overview of the objects that IBM MQ for z/OSuses, including:
  • The queue manager
  • The channel initiator
  • Shared queues and queue sharing groups
  • Intra-group queuing
The following topics also cover various procedures you need, including:
  • System definitions on z/OS
  • Storage management
  • Recovery and restart
  • Security concepts in IBM MQ for z/OS