IBM MQ administration for Linux, UNIX & Windows

On completing this course, attendees will be able to:

  • plan a WebSphere MQ configuration;
  • install WebSphere MQ as a server, client, or both;
  • customize and administer a WebSphere MQ queue manager;
  • use WebSphere MQ tools for monitoring queue usage;
  • set up messaging channels and debug common channel problems;
  • define MQ client connection;
  • define criteria for deciding logging methods, file location and sizing;
  • recover from media failures;
  • set up and perform remote administration;
  • explain the benefits of queue manager clusters, and create them.

Schedule

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03 Dec3Eweb based 2270 EUR (excl. VAT)
11 Feb3Eweb based 2270 EUR (excl. VAT)
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Intended for

Those who will administer WebSphere MQ queue managers on WebSphere MQ for Windows NT/2000, AIX/6000, Oracle Solaris, Linux and other distributed platforms, or those who already do so and wish to update their skills.

Background

A conceptual knowledge of WebSphere MQ, such as might be gained from the course IBM MQ fundamentals course, plus six months' practical experience familiarity with MQSeries.

Main topics

  • WebSphere MQ overview (in UK only: complete introduction to WebSphere MQ)

The messaging model; queues and queue managers; clients and client channels; distributed queuing and messaging channels; clusters; Shared Queues; application programming interfaces (MQI and AMI)

  • WebSphere MQ installation and configuration

Pre-reqs and installable services; product installation; creating queue managers; creating queues; defining channels and client connections; setting triggers

  • Using WebSphere MQ administration tools

MQSeries Explorer; Services Snap-in; clients and client channels; Windows Services and Event Logging

  • Distributed queuing with WebSphere MQ

Remote queues and transmission queues; setting up, operating and testing MQ channels; debugging common channel problems

  • Logging and recovery

Circular logs v linear logs; recovery operations

  • WebSphere MQ clusters:

Benefits of clustering; Setup

  • Remote administration

MQSeries command processor; web administration

Duration

3 days.

Course leader

Koen De Backer, RSM Technology.


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