Category Archives: WMQ

Anything related to WebSphere MQ – operations, administration, development, architecture, security, etc.

No such thing as a persistent queue!

Posted on April 27, 2012 by T.Rob

The widespread usage of the phrase “persistent queue” has a negative impact because people believe that queue attribute actually does something. It’s always worth taking time to stamp out usage of that phrase wherever we find it and I’ll attempt … Continue reading →

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PCI zone and non PCI zone in same DataPower box

Posted on March 16, 2012 by T.Rob

I’ve been having PCI Déjà vu lately.  It seems the same questions keep coming up over and over.  One strategy for compliance that is nearly ubiquitous is to segregate the PCI data from the rest of the network.  In practical terms, … Continue reading →

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GWC Webinar posted

Posted on January 19, 2012 by T.Rob

The WebSphere MQ Security Deeper Dive slides from the  Global WebSphere Community webinar last month are now posted on this site.  You can get them from the Links page or just click here.  If you want the screencast and recording … Continue reading →

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Previous security lab reposted

Posted on November 9, 2011 by T.Rob

I acted a bit too hastily in removing the old WMQ Security Lab download when the new one was posted.  Several readers reminded me that the new lab is for v7.1 and that isn’t even out yet!  Everyone who needs … Continue reading →

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Encrypting passwords in config files – secure or not?

Posted on October 24, 2011 by T.Rob

Not long ago a colleague told me he wished that he could use a .kdb format keystore for his Java applications.  When I inquired as to why, he said he liked that the .kdb includes the ability to stash an … Continue reading →

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WMQ Security in v7.1

Posted on October 18, 2011 by T.Rob

For those of you who missed it, Morag presented the WMQ Security session at this year’s WebSphere Technical Conference last week.  This was exciting for a few reasons, not the least of which was – did I mention MORAG presented? … Continue reading →

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Guest blogger @ WebSphere User Group

Posted on August 11, 2011 by T.Rob

Ben Wen and I were invited to be guest bloggers at WebSphere User Group this month so the post I was planning for this space was hijacked! You can read it at WebSphere User Group posted as The Invisible Threat.

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Handy IMPACT conference cross reference

Posted on March 29, 2011 by T.Rob

With IMPACT fast approaching, I’ve compiled a cross reference of all the web sites, twitter handles, hastags and session agendas that I know of.  Feel free to add more in the comments!

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WMQ Security bulletin site

Posted on January 15, 2011 by T.Rob

Been wondering how to know if your WMQ is up to date for security patches?  Wonder no more!  Just go visit the Security Bulletin for WebSphere MQ page.  The Recommended Fixes page lists all of the Fix Packs and from … Continue reading →

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Pages updated

Posted on January 15, 2011 by T.Rob

I’ve just updated the WMQ and Links pages with new content.  There are a couple new Mission:Messaging articles and I fixed a few broken links on the Links page.  On the WMQ page I’ve added some new content, rearranged some … Continue reading →

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