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The content below was sent in the Support Newsletter for WebSphere MQ Workflow on 06 June 2013.

This document contains links (URLs) to WebSphere MQ Workflow technical support documents and information that can help you get more value from your software. It is intended to help you to be proactive in your support and administration of WebSphere MQ Workflow. This document includes:

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1. Search strings to categorize a search for WebSphere MQ Workflow technotes
   Is there a way to search on a category of MQ Workflow technotes?
   
   
2. Frequently asked questions (FAQs) about IBM WebSphere MQ Workflow
   The following list includes frequently asked questions (FAQ) about WebSphere MQ Workflow to help you troubleshoot potential problems and enhance how you use the product.
   
   
3. Readme for WebSphere MQ Workflow v3.6.0 SP9
   Readme for WebSphere MQ Workflow v3.6.0 Service Pack 9
   
   
4. JavaClient for WebSphere MQ Workflow 3.6.0 SP9
   WebSphere MQ Workflow JavaClient 3.6.0 ServicePack 9
   
   
5. Websphere MQ Workflow Best Practices
   Use these hints & tips for a smoother running WebSphere MQ Workflow system
   
   Setting RTRecycleThreshold environment variable to avoid resource constraints
   Long running WebSphere MQ Workflow systems that are not restarted on a daily basis may run into resource constraints that can cause the system to hang or behave unpredictably. Resources may include, but not be limited to, file handles and semaphores,
   
   Shutting down the WebSphere MQ Workflow system improperly can cause errors and unpredictable states of Workflow objects
   If the software comprising the WebSphere MQ Workflow system is shutdown improperly you will see errors in the MQ Workflow system log(fmcsys.log) such as: FMC31000E A database error occurred, SQL code: -2112
   
   Many FMC22590W and FMC22595W warnings are seen in the MQ Workflow system log fmcsys.log
   When running MQ Workflow V3.6 the warning messages FMC22590W and FMC22595W are some times found in great numbers in the Workflow system log - fmcsys.log. Is this a problem or can it be ignored?
   
   Maintaining the MQ Workflow system and error logs at a manageable size
   The MQ Workflow system and error logs should be managed to periodically reduce their size so they don't become too large.. The logs are found as system files and database tables.
   
   
6. How to handle a core dump of Websphere MQ Workflow on AIX
   Instructions for preparing and sending a core dump from Websphere MQ Workflow on AIX
   
   
7. Server does not start because of FmcTransXException with ReturnCode=2122
   When you try to start Websphere MQ Workflow, it terminates with fmcerr.log entries like the following: "Error location = File=e:\v360\src\fmcrrstx.cxx, Line=659, Function=FmcRRSTx::BeginGlobTx" Error data = FmcTransXException, ReturnCode=2122
   
   
8. Using Java api to access workflow is failing with java.lang.NoClassDefFoundError
   You upgraded to WebSphere MQ Workflow 3.6 on same server as WebSphere Application Server, and included fmcjapi.jar and fmcrc file in WebSphere JVM classpath, while WebSphere MQ Series 6.0 version jars was configured with WebSphere Variable MQ_INSTALL_ROOT. But the below WebSphere MQ Jars were not explicitly set in Java™ Virtual Memory (JVM) Classpath. "com.ibm.mq.jar, com.ibm.mqjms.jar, jms.jar, connector.jar". When these Jars are included in the JVM classpath, MDB listener failed start. WebSphere Application Server support suggests you remove above jars and use WebSphere variable MQ_INSTALL_ROOT in order to resolved MDB listener issue. But now when using Java api to connect to WebSphere MQ Workflow you are getting the below error exceptions: com.ibm.workflow.api.Agent.locate("","")) is called. java.lang.NoClassDefFoundError: com/ibm/mq/jms/MQDestination at com.ibm.workflow.client.api.FmcSession.<init>(FmcSession.java:68) at com.ibm.workflow.client.api.FmcService.<init>(FmcService.java:54) at com.ibm.workflow.client.api.FmcExecutionService.<init>(FmcExecutionService.java:97) at com.ibm.workflow.client.api.FmcDomainControllerImpl.locate(FmcDomainControllerImpl.java:97) at com.ibm.workflow.api.MQWFAgent$LocLocator.locate(MQWFAgent.java:69) at com.ibm.workflow.api.MQWFAgent.locate(MQWFAgent.java:197) at com.ibm.workflow.api.Agent.locate(Agent.java:117) atcom.companyxyz.cc.server.workflowmanager.WorkflowAdapter.logonWorkflowRuntime(Unknown Source)
   
   
9. Database related issues
   
   IY96836: Environment variable for changing the order during a 2 phase commit
   Creates an environment variable to allow customers to configure their queue manager such that the local resources(queues) are committed last in the commit sequence of an internally coordinated (MQBEGIN...MQCMIT) 2 phase commit transaction
   
   WebSphere MQ Workflow V3.6 fails to start after install with Oracle V10.2
   When attempting to start WebSphere MQ Workflow after installation with Oracle V10.2 the Workflow Admin Server(FMCAMAIN) dumps a core and the Workflow system fails to start.
   
   Websphere MQ Workflow 3.6.0.9 requires 32 and 64 bit Oracle 11.2 libraries
   Oracle 11.2 Client installs only 32 bit or 64 bit but not both. Both libraries are required with Websphere MQ Workflow 3.6.0.9 and MQ Series V6 or higher.
   
   
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1. IBM MQ Workflow System requirements
   Links to system requirements in each operating system environment
   
   System Requirements for WebSphere MQ Workflow V3.6.0.9 on AIX
   Supported hardware and software listing for Websphere MQ Workflow 3.6 on AIX
   
   System Requirements for WebSphere MQ Workflow V3.6.0.9 on HP-UX
   Supported hardware and software listing for Websphere MQ Workflow 3.6.0.9 on HP-UX
   
   System Requirements for WebSphere MQ Workflow V3.6.0.9 on Solaris
   Supported hardware and software lisinting for Websphere MQ Workflow 3.6.0.9 on Solaris
   
   System Requirements for WebSphere MQ Workflow V3.6.0.9 on Windows
   Supported hardware and software listing for Websphere MQ Workflow 3.6 on Windows
   
   System Requirements for WebSphere MQ Workflow V3.6.0.9 on Linux
   Supported hardware and software listing for Websphere MQ Workflow 3.6 on Linux
   
   System Requirements for WebSphere MQ Workflow V3.6.0.9 on z/OS
   Supported hardware and software listing for Websphere MQ Workflow 3.6 on z/OS
   
   
2. MustGather documentation for WebSphere MQ Workflow problem determination
   This document contains a list of potential logs, traces, and documentation that may be requested by Websphere MQ Workflow support
   
   
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   The tables below summarize the WebSphere MQ, WebSphere MQ Everyplace, WebSphere Adapters, WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for Multiplatforms, WebSphere MQ Workflow and WebSphere Partner Gateway SupportPacs. To see more detail on a particular SupportPac, click the appropriate SupportPac number in the first column.
   
   
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1. Websphere MQ Workflow InfoCenter - There is no InfoCenter for Workflow. Please see 2. Documentation.
   
   
2. Documentation for WebSphere MQ Workflow
   
   
3. Redbooks for WebSphere MQ Workflow
   
   
4. White Papers for WebSphere MQ Workflow
   
   
5. Manuals for WebSphere MQ Workflow
   
   
6. WebSphere MQ Workflow Support Page
   
   
7. Websphere MQ - Reason Codes List
   
   
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