Category Archives: IBMMQ

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

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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Avoiding reputational damage

Posted on January 28, 2015 by T.Rob

Everyone knows that data breaches are expensive.  Security venders never tire of telling us exactly how expensive breaches are, on a per-incident or per-record basis.  In the case of a large retail brand, a breach can make a significant dent … 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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Back to consulting

Posted on April 16, 2013 by T.Rob

Got WMQ security work?  I’m happy to report I’ll soon be available for consulting engagements!  After a couple of years in WebSphere MQ Product Management, and 6 before that in IBM Software Services, I’ve given notice to IBM and will … Continue reading →

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Coming to an event near you!

Posted on April 5, 2013 by T.Rob

Travel has been working out well lately.  I’ve just sort of been making my own events.  Case in point, I wanted to attend the PDCNYC meeting so I put the word out I’d be available in NYC and immediately got … Continue reading →

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IMPACT Schedule

Posted on April 4, 2013 by T.Rob

It’s that time of year again!  I’ve finally received funding approval to attend IMPACT –  which is good considering how many sessions I’m participating in.  Good news – ITSO has printed 100 copies of Secure Messaging Scenarios with WebSphere MQ … Continue reading →

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Meetup in NYC or San Fran?

Posted on February 14, 2013 by T.Rob

I’m headed to New York next week to visit some customers and to attend the Hursley Comes to You event at the NY/NJ User’s Group.  I have some open time on the 18th and the 20th if you are in … Continue reading →

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Configuring WebSphere MQ Error log sizes

Posted on December 4, 2012 by T.Rob

I’ve been keeping a running blog post of questions and answers from the WebSphere MQ Admin seminar this week in Amsterdam, but the more I researched this topic, the longer the answer became.  Eventually, it spilled over into its own … Continue reading →

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Notes from the WSMQAdmin seminar

Posted on December 4, 2012 by T.Rob

This post is a running capture of Q&A from the WebSphere MQ Admin seminar in Amsterdam, brought to you by WebSphere Insights and Nastel. Welcome to Amsterdam and thanks for attending!  I will continue to update it throughout the week … Continue reading →

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Pub/Sub security

Posted on December 3, 2012 by T.Rob

One of the recurring questions I receive is about the differences between queue security and pub/sub security. The email below is typical:

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