Author Archives: T.Rob

Running a standalone Java application on WebSphere MQ V6.0

Posted on July 8, 2008 by T.Rob

In October 2006 I updated an article of Bobby Woolf’s articles Developing a standalone Java application for WebSphere MQ.  The article was updated to cover WMQ v6, JMS 1.1 and include a discussion of WMQ client vs. bindings mode connections.  … Continue reading →

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No MQ presentation at Defcon this year

Posted on July 8, 2008 by T.Rob

I’ve been keeping an eye on the Defcon speakers and schedule to see if any new WMQ presentations would be announced this year.  I know that Martyn Ruks who presented last year has a new WMQ security white paper and … Continue reading →

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What's wrong with this picture?

Posted on July 8, 2008 by T.Rob

One of the reasons I started this blog was to give me a place to put updates things I publish elsewhere.  I have discovered that web-based journals can be almost as difficult to get updated as printed journals and yet … Continue reading →

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My latest WMQ Security article hits the stands

Posted on June 19, 2008 by T.Rob

OK well maybe “hits the stands” is not exactly accurate since developerWorks WebSphere Technical Journal is an online format.  But “hits the browser” just doesn’t roll off the tongue as nicely.  OK well maybe “roll off the tongue” is not … Continue reading →

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Comparing snail mail to WebSphere MQ

Posted on June 17, 2008 by T.Rob

As you know, I’m constantly on the lookout for new messaging technologies that compete or interact with with WebSphere MQ. I recently came across the web site of Boredom Research where they are testing out a new Snail Mail system … Continue reading →

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Web site updates

Posted on June 8, 2008 by T.Rob

Made the following updates to the web site: WMQ Page The MustGather link was stale. Updated it. Added the WMQ Security MustGather pages. Added a link to the Technote about WMQ file permissions. The online InfoCenter and the manuals are … Continue reading →

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If it aint broke – fix it anyway.

Posted on May 17, 2008 by T.Rob

My web site has not ever been much of anything special.  I’m no artist so the site design was never flashy.  I just tried to keep it plain and easy to load.  The content has mainly been things I needed … Continue reading →

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