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Prerequisites

Before configuring IBM MQ (formerly WebSphere MQ) in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS), ensure the following:

• IBM MQ is installed on a dedicated server (or the same as WAS for local bindings mode).
• A queue manager is created in IBM MQ (e.g., using crtmqm QMNAME).
• Required queues are created in the queue manager (e.g., using MQ Explorer or runmqsc).
• IBM MQ client libraries (JAR files like com.ibm.mq.allclient.jar, com.ibm.mqjms.jar) are available. If WAS is remote from MQ, install the IBM MQ client on the WAS machine.
• Add the WAS process user to the mqm group for permissions.
• For non-root users on Unix-like systems, use setmqaut to grant permissions.

Step-by-Step Configuration

The configuration involves setting up the JMS provider, connection factories, and destinations in the WAS Administrative Console. This assumes a distributed (client) mode connection over TCP/IP; adjust for bindings mode if local.

1. Access the WAS Administrative Console:
   • Start the WAS server.
   • Open a browser and navigate to https://localhost:9043/ibm/console (replace with your host/port).
   • Log in with admin credentials.
2. Configure the IBM MQ JMS Provider:
   • Go to Resources > JMS > Providers.
   • Click New.
   • Select WebSphere MQ messaging provider.
   • Fill in the details:
     • Name: e.g., MQProvider.
     • Description: Optional.
     • Class path: Path to MQ JAR files (e.g., /opt/mqm/java/lib/* or copy to <WAS_HOME>/lib/ext).
     • Native library path: Required for bindings mode (path to MQ libraries, e.g., /opt/mqm/lib64).
     • External initial context factory name: com.ibm.mq.jms.context.WMQInitialContextFactory (for client mode).
     • External context provider URL: e.g., host:1414/CHANNEL (host = MQ server IP, 1414 = default port, CHANNEL = e.g., SYSTEM.DEF.SVRCONN).
   • Save the configuration.
3. Create a Queue Connection Factory:
   • Go to Resources > JMS > Queue connection factories (scope to your server or cell).
   • Click New.
   • Select the provider created in Step 2.
   • Fill in:
     • Name: e.g., MQQueueCF.
     • JNDI name: e.g., jms/MQQueueCF.
     • Queue manager: Your MQ queue manager name (e.g., QM1).
     • Host: MQ server hostname or IP.
     • Port: 1414 (default).
     • Channel: e.g., SYSTEM.DEF.SVRCONN.
     • Transport type: CLIENT (for TCP/IP) or BINDINGS (local).
     • Security credentials: User ID and password if required.
   • Optional advanced properties: Set connection pool sizes (e.g., max connections based on your load).
   • Save.
4. Create Queue Destinations:
   • Go to Resources > JMS > Queues.
   • Click New.
   • Select the provider.
   • For each queue:
     • Name: e.g., MyQueue.
     • JNDI name: e.g., jms/MyQueue.
     • Queue name: Exact queue name in MQ (e.g., MY.LOCAL.QUEUE).
     • Queue manager: Same as above.
     • Target client type: MQ or JMS.
   • Save. Repeat for topics if using pub/sub.
5. (Optional) Configure WebSphere MQ Server for Bindings Mode:
   • If using local bindings, go to Servers > Server Types > WebSphere MQ servers.
   • Click New.
   • Set Name, Queue manager name.
   • Specify MQ installations (path to MQ install).
   • Save and restart the server.
6. Configure JCA Resource Adapter (for MDBs):
   • Go to Resources > Resource Adapters > J2C connection factories.
   • If using the built-in MQ RA, ensure it’s deployed (WAS includes wmq.jmsra.rar).
   • Set properties like max connections (e.g., 10-50 based on load).
7. Test the Configuration:
   • Deploy a sample JMS application or use the WAS JMS sample.
   • Check logs for errors (e.g., connection refused on port 1414).
   • Verify in MQ: Use MQ Explorer to monitor queue depths and channels.
8. Security and Advanced Setup:
   • Enable SSL: Configure keystores in WAS and MQ (channel with SSLCIPH).
   • Set authentication: Use MQ user groups or alternate user IDs.
   • For clusters: Synchronize configurations across nodes.

Troubleshooting Tips

• ClassNotFoundException: Ensure MQ JARs are in the classpath.
• Connection failures: Check firewall on port 1414, channel status (DISPLAY CHSTATUS(*) in runmqsc).
• Bindings mode issues: Verify native libs and user in mqm group.
• Restart WAS after changes.

For version-specific details (e.g., WAS 9.x with MQ 9.x), refer to official IBM docs.

Using WebSphere Application Server with IBM MQ
Configuring WebSphere Application Server for use with IBM MQ
Creating a WebSphere MQ server definition

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