Category Archives: MQMFT

IBM MQ Managed File Transfer

Command Server Gotcha

Posted on May 14, 2018 by T.Rob

The title of my last post, Client-based runmqsc gotcha, was a bit of a misnomer.  Although I stumbled onto it using runmqsc client, the root cause of the issue really lies with the Command Server.  That means anything that drives … Continue reading →

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MQ V8 Certification

Posted on January 28, 2015 by T.Rob

Would it surprise you to know there’s an MQ V8 System Administration certification?  Normally I run down and take the test as soon as it’s available but this one has been out since January 14th and somehow I missed the … Continue reading →

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Configuration backups: the forgotten WMQ security control

Posted on March 12, 2014 by T.Rob

Update: IBM has reconsidered and has announced that dmpmqcfg will be fixed as a defect! Subscribe if you would like a notification when the fix is announced. But please do read the post, especially if you are using amqoamd for … Continue reading →

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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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Administering FTE from stand-alone explorer

Posted on April 16, 2009 by T.Rob

Rich Cumbers posted a mini how-to describing the procedure to install the WMQ File Transfer Edition plug-in into the stand-alone WebSphere MQ Explorer.  Should be very useful.

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The Deep Queue – Episode #8: The good news and the bad news

Posted on February 27, 2009 by T.Rob

This episode of The Deep Queue contains news about the new MSoT stand-alone WMQ Explorer SupportPac, yet another payment processor data breach, updates to some items we’ve covered in the past and breaking news about a WebSphere MQ interim fix … Continue reading →

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MSoT: Stand-alone MQ Explorer download

Posted on February 27, 2009 by T.Rob

More good news for WMQ users!  WMQ Explorer is now available as a Category 3 SupportPac, which means it is free, can be downloaded separate from the install media and is supported for customers with a valid WebSphere MQ license. … Continue reading →

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WMQ File Transfer Edition launched

Posted on December 7, 2008 by T.Rob

I’ve been haunting the Vienna MQ list server for long enough to have seen the topic of moving files over MQSeries, and later WebSphere MQ, raise it’s ugly head on many occasions.  I say “ugly” because creating a general-purpose program … Continue reading →

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WMQ meta news

Posted on August 1, 2008 by T.Rob

Good to see Ben Mann has a new blog.  You may know Ben as the Product Manager for WebSphere MQ but his blog is all about the new Managed File Transfer product being developed in Hursley Labs.  For years people … Continue reading →

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