Installing and uninstalling

Before you start installing IBM® WebSphere® MQ, consider how you want to use it. Use these topics to help you to prepare for installation, install the product, and verify the installation. There is also information to help you to uninstall the product.

Completing the following topics in sequence will help you to correctly install and uninstall IBM WebSphere MQ and its components on distributed platforms:

1. Planning your installation
2. Checking requirements
3. Preparing your system
4. Installing components
5. Verifying your installation
6. Uninstalling

You can also apply and remove maintenance to IBM WebSphere MQ. See Maintenance tasks in the Migrating and upgrading section.