Checking requirements

Before you install IBM® MQ, you must check for the latest information and system requirements.

About this task

A summary of the tasks that you must complete to check system requirements are listed here with links to further information.

1. Check that you have the latest information, including information on hardware and software requirements. See Finding product requirements and updated support information.
2. Check that your systems meet the initial hardware and software requirements on your platform:
   • Hardware and software requirements on UNIX and Linux systems
   • Hardware and software requirements on Windows systems
   • Hardware and software requirements on IBM i systems

   The supported hardware and software environments are occasionally updated. See the System Requirements for IBM MQ website for the latest information.

3. Check that your systems have sufficient disk space for the installation. See Disk space requirements.
4. Check that you have the correct licenses. See IBM MQ license information.

What to do next

When you have completed these tasks, you are ready to start preparing your systems for installation. For the next steps in installing IBM MQ, see Preparing the system.