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System Requirements for WebSphere MQ V7.1

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Abstract

This document contains system requirements for WebSphere MQ V7.1 for Multiplatforms

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WebSphere MQ 7.1

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Hardware Requirements
Group Notes
Other Hardware

The multi-instance queue manager feature requires networked storage for the queue manager's data. This can be provided by a networked storage device (such as NAS) or a cluster file system. The storage must be accessed by a network file system protocol which is POSIX-compliant and supports lease-based locking. Network File System version 4 (NFS v4) and IBM's General Parallel File System (GPFS) both satisfy this requirement. Please note that earlier versions of NFS do NOT satisfy this requirement and must not be used with multi-instance queue managers.

See Testing and support statement for WebSphere MQ multi-instance queue managers for further information.

Virtualization. Defect support is available for virtualization environments where they relate to releases of this platform already supported by WebSphere MQ. Unless stated elsewhere in the system requirements WebSphere MQ has not been specifically tested in virtualization environments.

WebSphere MQ support is therefore unable to assist in issues related to configuration and setup, or issues that are directly related to the virtualization environment itself.

Please also refer to:

Processor

IBM Power Systems only, capable of running the required level of a compatible operating system with enough storage to meet the combined requirements of the programming prerequisites, WebSphere MQ, the access methods and the application programs.

AIX platform with 64-bit hardware; 32-bit and 64-bit WebSphere MQ APIs are supported.

Operating Systems
Operating System Notes
AIX Platform listing of supported OS
AIX 6.1 TL5 POWER System and future OS fix packs

Users of SSL/TLS require C++ runtime version 9.0.0.8 or later.

AIX HIPER APAR IZ84729 or IZ85204 must be Installed to run on AIX 6.1 Technology Level 06

AIX 7.1 POWER System and future OS fix packs

Users of SSL/TLS require C++ runtime version 9.0.0.8 or later.

AIX HIPER APAR IZ84576 must be Installed to run on AIX 7.1 Technology Level 00

Optional Supported Software
Group Product Notes
Application Servers

Where a WebSphere MQ client application is running in one of the listed transaction manager environments, it is recommended that you contact the transaction manager vendor in the first instance for support.

For more detailed information about using WebSphere MQ with application servers see the WebSphere MQ resource adapter statement of support document.

The use of the WebSphere MQ classes for JMS in enterprise JavaBeans, Servlets and message-driven beans is fully supported. The WebSphere MQ base classes for Java are supported with restrictions - for more details see Using WebSphere MQ Java Interfaces in J2EE/JEE Environments

Oracle/BEA WebLogic Server 11g Release 1

Supported with WMQ used as a generic JMS provider.

Oracle WebLogic Server 11gR1 equals all versions 10.3.1 up to and including 10.3.6

Oracle WebLogic Server 12cR1 (12.1.1)

Supported with WMQ used as a generic JMS provider.

WebSphere Application Server 6.1 and future fix packs (overview) (support)

See this document for more information.

WebSphere Application Server 7.0 and future fix packs (overview) (support)

See this document for more information.

WebSphere Application Server 8.0 and future mod levels and their fix packs (overview) (support)

See this document for more information.

WebSphere Application Server 8.5 and future mod levels and their fix packs (overview) (support)
Application Servers for the WebSphere MQ Bridge for HTTP WebSphere Application Server 7.0.0.5 and future fix packs (overview) (support)
WebSphere Application Server 8.0 and future fix packs (overview) (support)
WebSphere Application Server 8.5 and future fix packs (overview) (support)
WebSphere Application Server Community Edition 2.1 and future fix packs (overview) (support)
Compiler COBOL for AIX 3.1 and future fix packs (overview) (support) All Applicable AIX OS
COBOL for AIX 4.1 and future fix packs (overview) (support) All Applicable AIX OS
COBOL for AIX 4.1.1 and future fix packs (overview) (support) All Applicable AIX OS
Micro Focus Server Express 5.1 and future fix packs

Cobol.

XL C/C++ Enterprise Edition for AIX 8.0 and future fix packs (overview) (support)
XL C/C++ Enterprise Edition for AIX 9.0 and future fix packs (overview) (support)

The minimum level of IBM XL C/C++ Enterprise Edition for AIX v9.0 is 9.0.0.3.

XL C/C++ for AIX 10.1 and future fix packs (overview) (support)
XL C/C++ for AIX 11.1 and future fix packs (overview) (support)
XL C/C++ for AIX 12.x and future fix packs (overview) (support)
XL C Enterprise Edition for AIX 8.0 and future fix packs (overview) (support)
XL C Enterprise Edition for AIX 9.0 and future fix packs (overview) (support)

The minimum level of IBM XL C/C++ Enterprise Edition for AIX v9.0 is 9.0.0.3.

XL C for AIX 10.1 and future fix packs (overview) (support)
XL C for AIX 11.1 and future fix packs (overview) (support)
XL C for AIX 12.1 and future fix packs (overview) (support)
Java Technology
For Java applications using the WebSphere MQ classes for Java or JMS.
The MQ Java/JMS clients need to run in a full Java Runtime Environment, with all the function of a Java SE Environment.
IBM Runtime Environment, Java Technology Edition 5.0 and future fix packs

FIPS 140-2 compliance is only supported on IBM JREs.

32-bit and 64-bit are supported.

Transport for SOAP support on 32-bit only (Apache Axis 1.4) - commonly known as Axis 1

IBM Runtime Environment, Java Technology Edition 6.0 and future fix packs

FIPS 140-2 compliance is only supported on IBM JREs.

32-bit and 64-bit are supported.

Transport for SOAP support on 32-bit only (Apache Axis 1.4) - commonly known as Axis 1

IBM Runtime Environment, Java Technology Edition 7.0 and future fix packs

FIPS 140-2 compliance is only supported on IBM JREs.

32-bit and 64-bit are supported.

Transport for SOAP support on 32-bit only (Apache Axis 1.4) - commonly known as Axis 1

IBM Runtime Environment, Java Technology Edition 8.0 and future fix packs

Fix pack 7.1.0.7 or later is required.

FIPS 140-2 compliance is only supported on IBM JREs.

32-bit and 64-bit are supported.

Transport for SOAP support on 32-bit only (Apache Axis 1.4) - commonly known as Axis 1

Network Communication
TCP/IP: IPv4 and IPv6 provided by the operating system.
SNA LU6.2: Provided with the operating system on IBM i.
NetBIOS: Provided with the operating system on Windows.
SPX: Sequence Package Exchange provided with Windows XP and 2003 operating systems.
Communications Server for AIX 6.3 and future fix packs (overview) (support)

SNA LU6.2 Services for AIX.

Communications Server for AIX V6.4 and future fix packs (overview) (support)

SNA LU6.2 Services for AIX.

Resource Managers (when MQ is the Transaction Manager)
Using the WebSphere MQ classes for JMS, WebSphere MQ can only act in the role of a Resource Manager. The WebSphere MQ classes for JMS can only participate in global transactions when accessed through the Java EE Connector Architecture (JCA) resource adapter, which can only be used with a suitable application server environment.

Using the WebSphere MQ classes for Java, WebSphere MQ can act as a Transaction Co-ordinator. However it is not possible to participate in a JTA style transaction.
DB2 Advanced Enterprise Server Edition 10.5 and future fix packs (overview) (support)

Only 64-bit DB2 instances can be used with 64-bit WebSphere MQ.

DB2 Advanced Enterprise Server Edition 10.1 and future fix packs (overview) (support)

Only 64-bit DB2 instances can be used with 64-bit WebSphere MQ.

DB2 Advanced Enterprise Server Edition 9.7 and future fix packs (overview) (support)

Only 64-bit DB2 instances can be used with 64-bit WebSphere MQ.

DB2 Enterprise Server Edition 9.5 and future fix packs (overview) (support)

Only 64-bit DB2 instances can be used with 64-bit WebSphere MQ.

Informix Client Software Development Kit 3.50 and future fix packs

Fix pack 6 or later is required.

Informix Client Software Development Kit 3.70.xC1 and future fix packs
Informix Client Software Development Kit 4.10 and future fix packs
IBM Informix Dynamic Server 11.1 and future fix packs

Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) is NOT supported by the WebSphere MQ classes for Java.

Informix Dynamic Server Enterprise Edition 11.50 and future fix packs

Fix pack 3 or later is required.

Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) is NOT supported by the WebSphere MQ classes for Java.

Informix Dynamic Server Enterprise Edition 11.70 and future fix packs

Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) is NOT supported by the WebSphere MQ classes for Java.

Informix Dynamic Server 12.10 and future fix packs

Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) is NOT supported by the WebSphere MQ classes for Java.

Oracle Database 11g Standard/Enterprise Editions Release 1
Oracle Database 11g Standard/Enterprise Editions Release 2
Oracle Database 12c Standard Edition Release 1
Oracle Database 12c Enterprise Edition Release 1
Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise 15.0 and future fix packs

Sybase Adapter Server Enterprise (ASE) is NOT supported by the WebSphere MQ classes for Java.

Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise 15.5

Sybase Adapter Server Enterprise (ASE) is NOT supported by the WebSphere MQ classes for Java.

Transaction Manager

Using the WebSphere MQ classes for JMS, WebSphere MQ can only act in the role of a Resource Manager. The WebSphere MQ classes for JMS can only participate in global transactions when accessed through the Java EE Connector Architecture (JCA) resource adapter, which can only be used with a suitable application server environment.

For more detailed information on the use of the resource adapter with application servers, see the Application Server section above, and the WebSphere MQ resource adapter statement of support document.

Using the WebSphere MQ classes for Java, WebSphere MQ can act as a Transaction Co-ordinator. However it is not possible to participate in a JTA style transaction.

COM+/MTS provided with Microsoft Windows may also be used as a Transaction Manager.

Oracle Tuxedo 10.3 and future fix packs
Oracle Tuxedo 11g R1
Oracle Tuxedo 12c R1
TXSeries for Multiplatforms V6.2 and future fix packs (overview) (support)

The resiliency feature of TXSeries is not supported. For more details, please refer to
XA Resiliency feature of TXSeries doesn't work with WMQ as RM.

TXSeries for Multiplatforms V7.1.0.0 and future fix packs (overview) (support)

The resiliency feature of TXSeries is not supported. For more details, please refer to XA Resiliency feature of TXSeries doesn't work with WMQ as RM.

WebSphere Application Server 6.1 and future releases, mod levels and fix packs (overview) (support)
Versions of products / components shipped with the product WebSphere MQ Telemetry 7.1 (overview) (support)

The WebSphere MQ V7.1 Telemetry feature operates on a subset of the WebSphere MQ supported environments. Please see the System Requirements for WebSphere MQ V7.1 Telemetry document for further information.

IBM Global Security Kit (GSKit) 8.0 as installed with WebSphere MQ

Refer to MQ 7.1 cryptographic hardware support for further information.

Virtualization

Please see notes in Other Hardware Section for detailed support statement.

WebSphere MQ WebSphere MQ 7.0.1.6 and future fix packs (overview) (support)

Required for Coexistence with WebSphere MQ V7.1.


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Hardware Requirements
Group Notes
Other Hardware

The multi-instance queue manager feature requires networked storage for the queue manager's data. This can be provided by a networked storage device (such as NAS) or a cluster file system. The storage must be accessed by a network file system protocol which is POSIX-compliant and supports lease-based locking. Network File System version 4 (NFS v4) and IBM's General Parallel File System (GPFS) both satisfy this requirement. Please note that earlier versions of NFS do NOT satisfy this requirement and must not be used with multi-instance queue managers.

See Testing and support statement for WebSphere MQ multi-instance queue managers for further information.

ONC B.11.31.08 and libc cumulative patch PHCO_36900 or superseding patch is required for multi-instance queue manager support.

Virtualization. Defect support is available for virtualization environments where they relate to releases of this platform already supported by WebSphere MQ. Unless stated elsewhere in the system requirements WebSphere MQ has not been specifically tested in virtualization environments.

WebSphere MQ support is therefore unable to assist in issues related to configuration and setup, or issues that are directly related to the virtualization environment itself.

Please also refer to:

Processor

Itanium systems - any hardware that is explicitly compatible and fully capable of running the specified operating systems, all the corresponding supported software shown below, and any associated applications unmodified. Both 32-bit and 64-bit MQ APIs are supported and the OS must be capable of running 64-bit applications.

HP-UX PA-RISC is NOT supported

Operating Systems
Operating System Notes
HP Platform listing of supported OS
HP-UX 11i v3 IA64 and future OS fix packs

Before installing on HP-UX 11i v3 (11.31) see technote 1270591

Optional Supported Software
Group Product Notes
Application Servers

Where a WebSphere MQ client application is running in one of the listed transaction manager environments, it is recommended that you contact the transaction manager vendor in the first instance for support.

For more detailed information about using WebSphere MQ with application servers see the WebSphere MQ resource adapter statement of support document.

The use of the WebSphere MQ classes for JMS in enterprise JavaBeans, Servlets and message-driven beans is fully supported. The WebSphere MQ base classes for Java are supported with restrictions - for more details see Using WebSphere MQ Java Interfaces in J2EE/JEE Environments

Oracle/BEA WebLogic Server 11g Release 1

Supported with WMQ used as a generic JMS provider.

Oracle WebLogic Server 11gR1 equals all versions 10.3.1 up to and including 10.3.6

Oracle WebLogic Server 12cR1 (12.1.1)

Supported with WMQ used as a generic JMS provider.

WebSphere Application Server 6.1 and future fix packs (overview) (support)

See this document for more information.

WebSphere Application Server 7.0 and future fix packs (overview) (support)

See this document for more information.

WebSphere Application Server 8.0 and future mod levels and their fix packs (overview) (support)

See this document for more information.

WebSphere Application Server 8.5 and future mod levels and their fix packs (overview) (support)
Application Servers for the WebSphere MQ Bridge for HTTP WebSphere Application Server 7.0.0.5 and future fix packs (overview) (support)
WebSphere Application Server 8.0 and future fix packs (overview) (support)
WebSphere Application Server 8.5 and future fix packs (overview) (support)
WebSphere Application Server Community Edition 2.1 and future fix packs (overview) (support)
Compiler HP aCC A.06.16 and future fix packs

For applications using the WebSphere MQ C++ classes, both the standard and classic runtimes are supported.

Users of SSL/TLS client applications must link with the POSIX threads library.

Micro Focus Server Express 5.1 and future fix packs

Cobol.

Java Technology
For Java applications using the WebSphere MQ classes for Java or JMS.
The MQ Java/JMS clients need to run in a full Java Runtime Environment, with all the function of a Java SE Environment.
HP Java SDK/JRE/JDK 5.0 and future mod levels and their fix packs

32-bit and 64-bit are supported.

The Java Runtime Environment must be run with the following parameter set: -XX:+UseGetTimeOfDay, see What might happen in MQ if UseGetTimeOfDay is not set for more information.

pthread cumulative patch PHCO_34718 is required to resolve an intermittent core dump when running Java applications. The id of the problem is JAGref78055.

HP Java SDK/JRE/JDK 6.0 and future mod levels and their fix packs

32-bit and 64-bit are supported.

The Java Runtime Environment must be run with the following parameter set: -XX:+UseGetTimeOfDay, see What might happen in MQ if UseGetTimeOfDay is not set for more information.

pthread cumulative patch PHCO_34718 is required to resolve an intermittent core dump when running Java applications. The id of the problem is JAGref78055.

Patches from HP must be applied depending on the operating system version being used:  HP-UX 11i V3 - patch is PHSS_40538.

HP Java SDK/JRE/JDK 7.0 and future mod levels and their fix packs

32-bit and 64-bit are supported.

The Java Runtime Environment must be run with the following parameter set: -XX:+UseGetTimeOfDay, see What might happen in MQ if UseGetTimeOfDay is not set for more information.

pthread cumulative patch PHCO_34718 is required to resolve an intermittent core dump when running Java applications. The id of the problem is JAGref78055.

Patches from HP must be applied depending on the operating system version being used:  HP-UX 11i V3 - patch is PHSS_40538.

HP Java SDK/JRE/JDK 8.0 and future mod levels and their fix packs

Fix pack 7.1.0.7 or later is required.

32-bit and 64-bit are supported.

The Java Runtime Environment must be run with the following parameter set: -XX:+UseGetTimeOfDay, see What might happen in MQ if UseGetTimeOfDay is not set for more information.

pthread cumulative patch PHCO_34718 is required to resolve an intermittent core dump when running Java applications. The id of the problem is JAGref78055.

Patches from HP must be applied depending on the operating system version being used:  HP-UX 11i V3 - patch is PHSS_40538.

IBM Runtime Environment, Java Technology Edition 5.0.10 and future fix packs, mod levels and fix packs

This is the IBM-modified version of the HP SDK for J2SE HP-UX 11i platform.

FIPS 140-2 compliance is only supported on IBM JREs.

The Java Runtime Environment must be run with the following parameter set: -XX:+UseGetTimeOfDay, see What might happen in MQ if UseGetTimeOfDay is not set for more information.

pthread cumulative patch PHCO_34718 is required to resolve an intermittent core dump when running Java applications. The id of the problem is JAGref78055.

32-bit and 64-bit SDK are supported.

Transport for SOAP support on 32-bit only (Apache Axis 1.4) - commonly known as Axis 1

IBM Runtime Environment, Java Technology Edition 6.0 and future fix packs

This is the IBM-modified version of the HP SDK for J2SE HP-UX 11i platform.

Only supported if the JDK is supplied with another IBM product.

FIPS 140-2 compliance is only supported on IBM JREs.

The Java Runtime Environment must be run with the following parameter set: -XX:+UseGetTimeOfDay, see What might happen in MQ if UseGetTimeOfDay is not set for more information.

pthread cumulative patch PHCO_34718 is required to resolve an intermittent core dump when running Java applications. The id of the problem is JAGref78055.

32-bit and 64-bit JDK are supported.

Transport for SOAP support on 32-bit only (Apache Axis 1.4) - commonly known as Axis 1

IBM Runtime Environment, Java Technology Edition 7.0 and future fix packs

This is the IBM-modified version of the HP SDK for J2SE HP-UX 11i platform.

Only supported if the JDK is supplied with another IBM product.

FIPS 140-2 compliance is only supported on IBM JREs.

The Java Runtime Environment must be run with the following parameter set: -XX:+UseGetTimeOfDay, see What might happen in MQ if UseGetTimeOfDay is not set for more information.

pthread cumulative patch PHCO_34718 is required to resolve an intermittent core dump when running Java applications. The id of the problem is JAGref78055.

32-bit and 64-bit JDK are supported.

Transport for SOAP support on 32-bit only (Apache Axis 1.4) - commonly known as Axis 1

IBM Runtime Environment, Java Technology Edition 8.0 and future fix packs

Fix pack 7.1.0.7 or later is required.

This is the IBM-modified version of the HP SDK for J2SE HP-UX 11i platform.

Only supported if the JDK is supplied with another IBM product.

FIPS 140-2 compliance is only supported on IBM JREs.

The Java Runtime Environment must be run with the following parameter set: -XX:+UseGetTimeOfDay, see What might happen in MQ if UseGetTimeOfDay is not set for more information.

pthread cumulative patch PHCO_34718 is required to resolve an intermittent core dump when running Java applications. The id of the problem is JAGref78055.

32-bit and 64-bit JDK are supported.

Transport for SOAP support on 32-bit only (Apache Axis 1.4) - commonly known as Axis 1

Network Communication
TCP/IP: IPv4 and IPv6 provided by the operating system.
SNA LU6.2: Provided with the operating system on IBM i.
NetBIOS: Provided with the operating system on Windows.
SPX: Sequence Package Exchange provided with Windows XP and 2003 operating systems.
HP SNAplus2 7.0

SNA LU6.2 Services for HP.

Resource Managers (when MQ is the Transaction Manager)
Using the WebSphere MQ classes for JMS, WebSphere MQ can only act in the role of a Resource Manager. The WebSphere MQ classes for JMS can only participate in global transactions when accessed through the Java EE Connector Architecture (JCA) resource adapter, which can only be used with a suitable application server environment.

Using the WebSphere MQ classes for Java, WebSphere MQ can act as a Transaction Co-ordinator. However it is not possible to participate in a JTA style transaction.
DB2 Advanced Enterprise Server Edition 10.5 and future fix packs (overview) (support)

Only 64-bit DB2 instances can be used with 64-bit WebSphere MQ.

DB2 Advanced Enterprise Server Edition 10.1 and future fix packs (overview) (support)

Only 64-bit DB2 instances can be used with 64-bit WebSphere MQ.

DB2 Advanced Enterprise Server Edition 9.7 and future fix packs (overview) (support)

Only 64-bit DB2 instances can be used with 64-bit WebSphere MQ.

DB2 Enterprise Server Edition 9.5 and future fix packs (overview) (support)

Only 64-bit DB2 instances can be used with 64-bit WebSphere MQ.

Informix Client Software Development Kit 3.50 and future fix packs

Fix pack 6 or later is required.

Informix Client Software Development Kit 3.70.xC1 and future fix packs
Informix Client Software Development Kit 4.10 and future fix packs
IBM Informix Dynamic Server 11.1 and future fix packs

Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) is NOT supported by the WebSphere MQ classes for Java.

Informix Dynamic Server Enterprise Edition 11.50 and future fix packs

Fix pack 3 or later is required.

Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) is NOT supported by the WebSphere MQ classes for Java.

Informix Dynamic Server Enterprise Edition 11.70 and future fix packs

Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) is NOT supported by the WebSphere MQ classes for Java.

Informix Dynamic Server 12.10 and future fix packs

Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) is NOT supported by the WebSphere MQ classes for Java.

Oracle Database 11g Standard/Enterprise Editions Release 2
Oracle Database 12c Standard Edition Release 1
Oracle Database 12c Enterprise Edition Release 1
Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise 15.0 and future fix packs

Sybase Adapter Server Enterprise (ASE) is NOT supported by the WebSphere MQ classes for Java.

Transaction Manager

Using the WebSphere MQ classes for JMS, WebSphere MQ can only act in the role of a Resource Manager. The WebSphere MQ classes for JMS can only participate in global transactions when accessed through the Java EE Connector Architecture (JCA) resource adapter, which can only be used with a suitable application server environment.

For more detailed information on the use of the resource adapter with application servers, see the Application Server section above, and the WebSphere MQ resource adapter statement of support document.

Using the WebSphere MQ classes for Java, WebSphere MQ can act as a Transaction Co-ordinator. However it is not possible to participate in a JTA style transaction.

COM+/MTS provided with Microsoft Windows may also be used as a Transaction Manager.

Oracle Tuxedo 10.3
Oracle Tuxedo 11g R1
Oracle Tuxedo 12c R1
TXSeries for Multiplatforms V6.2 and future fix packs (overview) (support)

The resiliency feature of TXSeries is not supported. For more details, please refer to
XA Resiliency feature of TXSeries doesn't work with WMQ as RM.

TXSeries for Multiplatforms V7.1.0.0 and future fix packs (overview) (support)

The resiliency feature of TXSeries is not supported. For more details, please refer to XA Resiliency feature of TXSeries doesn't work with WMQ as RM.

WebSphere Application Server 6.1 and future releases, mod levels and fix packs (overview) (support)
Versions of products / components shipped with the product IBM Global Security Kit (GSKit) 8.0 as installed with WebSphere MQ

Refer to MQ 7.1 cryptographic hardware support for further information.

WebSphere MQ WebSphere MQ 7.0.1.6 and future fix packs (overview) (support)

Required for Coexistence with WebSphere MQ V7.1.


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Hardware Requirements
Group Notes
Other Hardware

Security: SSL/TLS is provided with the operating system, support requires:

  • 5722SS1 Option 34: Digital Certificate Manager.
  • 5722DG1 *Base: IBM HTTP Server to manage certificates through DCM.

Refer to the IBM Global Security Kit, Version 8 - PKCS#11 device integration document for further information.

The multi-instance queue manager feature requires networked storage for the queue manager's data. This can be provided by networked storage (such as NAS). The storage must be accessed by a network file system protocol which is POSIX-compliant and supports lease-based locking. Only IBM i NetServer is supported on this platform.

See Testing and support statement for WebSphere MQ multi-instance queue managers for further information.

Virtualization. Defect support is available for virtualization environments where they relate to releases of this platform already supported by WebSphere MQ. Unless stated elsewhere in the system requirements WebSphere MQ has not been specifically tested in virtualization environments.

WebSphere MQ support is therefore unable to assist in issues related to configuration and setup, or issues that are directly related to the virtualization environment itself.

Please also refer to:

Processor

IBM System i, capable of running the required level of a compatible operating system with enough storage to meet the combined requirements of the programming prerequisites, WebSphere MQ, the access methods and the application programs.

Operating Systems
Operating System Notes
IBM i Platform listing of supported OS
IBM i 6.1 POWER System and future OS fix packs
IBM i 7.1 POWER System and future OS fix packs
IBM i 7.2 POWER System and future OS fix packs WMQ 7.1.0.4 or higher is required .
IBM i 7.3 POWER System and future OS fix packs WMQ 7.1.0.7 or higher is required .
Optional Supported Software
Group Product Notes
Application Servers

Where a WebSphere MQ client application is running in one of the listed transaction manager environments, it is recommended that you contact the transaction manager vendor in the first instance for support.

For more detailed information about using WebSphere MQ with application servers see the WebSphere MQ resource adapter statement of support document.

The use of the WebSphere MQ classes for JMS in enterprise JavaBeans, Servlets and message-driven beans is fully supported. The WebSphere MQ base classes for Java are supported with restrictions - for more details see Using WebSphere MQ Java Interfaces in J2EE/JEE Environments

WebSphere Application Server 6.1 and future fix packs (overview) (support)

See this document for more information.

WebSphere Application Server 7.0 and future fix packs (overview) (support)

See this document for more information.

WebSphere Application Server 8.0 and future mod levels and their fix packs (overview) (support)

See this document for more information.

WebSphere Application Server 8.5 and future mod levels and their fix packs (overview) (support)
Compiler WebSphere Development Studio for System i V6R1 and future fix packs (overview) (support)

Only supported on IBM i 6.1.

Provides Integrated Language Environment facilities for: C, C++, COBOL, RPG.

Java Technology
For Java applications using the WebSphere MQ classes for Java or JMS.
The MQ Java/JMS clients need to run in a full Java Runtime Environment, with all the function of a Java SE Environment.
Developer Kit for Java 6.0 and future fix packs

Supported on IBM i 6.1 only

Option 10 of product 5761JV1 *Base

IBM AS/400 Developer Kit for Java with JDK V5.0 option 6 and future releases, mod levels and fix packs

Supported on IBM i 6.1 only

Option 7 of product 5761JV1 *Base

IBM Runtime Environment, Java Technology Edition 5.0 and future fix packs

32-bit: Option 9 of product 5761JV1 *Base

64-bit: Option 10 of product 5761JV1 *Base

IBM Runtime Environment, Java Technology Edition 6.0 and future fix packs

32-bit: Option 11 of product 5761JV1 *Base

64-bit: Option 12 of product 5761JV1 *Base

Resource Managers (when MQ is the Transaction Manager)
Using the WebSphere MQ classes for JMS, WebSphere MQ can only act in the role of a Resource Manager. The WebSphere MQ classes for JMS can only participate in global transactions when accessed through the Java EE Connector Architecture (JCA) resource adapter, which can only be used with a suitable application server environment.

Using the WebSphere MQ classes for Java, WebSphere MQ can act as a Transaction Co-ordinator. However it is not possible to participate in a JTA style transaction.
DB2 for i5/OS 6.1 and future fix packs

IBM DB2 Universal Database as provided by the Operating System.

DB2 for i5/OS 7.1 and future fix packs

IBM DB2 Universal Database as provided by the Operating System.

Transaction Manager

Using the WebSphere MQ classes for JMS, WebSphere MQ can only act in the role of a Resource Manager. The WebSphere MQ classes for JMS can only participate in global transactions when accessed through the Java EE Connector Architecture (JCA) resource adapter, which can only be used with a suitable application server environment.

For more detailed information on the use of the resource adapter with application servers, see the Application Server section above, and the WebSphere MQ resource adapter statement of support document.

Using the WebSphere MQ classes for Java, WebSphere MQ can act as a Transaction Co-ordinator. However it is not possible to participate in a JTA style transaction.

COM+/MTS provided with Microsoft Windows may also be used as a Transaction Manager.

IBM CICS Transaction Server for IBM i 7.1 and future releases, mod levels and fix packs
WebSphere Application Server 6.1 and future releases, mod levels and fix packs (overview) (support)
Virtualization

Please see notes in Other Hardware Section for detailed support statement.



Hardware Requirements
Group Notes
Other Hardware

The multi-instance queue manager feature requires networked storage for the queue manager's data. This can be provided by a networked storage device (such as NAS) or a cluster file system. The storage must be accessed by a network file system protocol which is POSIX-compliant and supports lease-based locking. Network File System version 4 (NFS v4) and IBM's General Parallel File System (GPFS) both satisfy this requirement. Please note that earlier versions of NFS do NOT satisfy this requirement and must not be used with multi-instance queue managers.

See Testing and support statement for WebSphere MQ multi-instance queue managers for further information.

Migration of 32-bit x86 queue managers to the 64-bit x86-64 MQ product is not supported at the same release. So a queue manager created or started using the 32-bit x86 MQ V7 product can not be started using the 64-bit x86-64 MQ product. 

No migration is supported from any 64-bit x86-64 MQ product to any x86-32 MQ product. Migration is supported from queue managers last started using the 32-bit MQ V6 to the 64-bit MQ x86-64 V7 product

RHEL Compatible OS. Defect support is available for Linux environments that are fully compatible - both source and binary - with Red Hat Enterprise Linux V5. Unless stated otherwise, WebSphere MQ has not been specifically tested in such compatible environments. WebSphere MQ Support is therefore unable to assist in issues related to configuration and setup, or issues that are directly related to the linux environment itself. If issues arise that are related to the compatible linux environment, the user may need to contact the linux environment vendor for support, or the issue may need to be recreated inside an environment tested by IBM in order to receive WebSphere MQ support.

Virtualization. Defect support is available for virtualization environments where they relate to releases of this platform already supported by WebSphere MQ. Unless stated elsewhere in the system requirements WebSphere MQ has not been specifically tested in virtualization environments.

WebSphere MQ support is therefore unable to assist in issues related to configuration and setup, or issues that are directly related to the virtualization environment itself.

Please also refer to:

Processor

Linux for System x (32-bit) x86 compatible PC hardware, including x86-64 processors, capable of running the required level of a compatible operating system with enough storage to meet the combines requirements of the programming prerequisites, WebSphere MQ, the access methods and the application programs.

Linux for System x (64-bit) AMD64, EMT64, and compatible processors - any hardware that is explicitly compatible and fully capable of tunning the specified operating system, all the corresponding supporting software shown below, and any associated applications unmodified.

Linux for System p 64-bit System i and System p IBM POWER processor-based systems only, capable of running the required level of a compatible operating system with enough storage to meet the combined requirements of the programming prerequisites, WebSphere MQ, the access methods and the application programs. Power 7 systems are supported when the guidance in IBM Developer Kits support for IBM Power7 systems is adhered to.

Linux for System z IBM System z9/10 or IBM eServer (or equivalent) 64-bit processor - any hardware that is explicitly compatible and fully capable of running the specified operating system, all the corresponding supporting software shown below, and any associated applications unmodified.

 

  • 32-bit: Platforms with 32-bit hardware, 64-bit versions are NOT supported.
  • 64-bit: Platforms with 64-bit hardware, WebSphere MQ requires a 64-bit kernel. 32-bit and 64-bit WebSphere MQ APIs are supported.
Operating Systems
Operating System Notes
Linux Platform listing of supported OS
IBM Retail Environment for SUSE Linux v2 x86-32 and future OS fix packs
Red Flag 5.0 DC Server x86-32 and future OS fix packs
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 5 Advanced Platform POWER System and future OS fix packs

SELinux must be disabled.

Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 5 Advanced Platform System z and future OS fix packs

SELinux must be disabled.

Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 5 Advanced Platform x86-32 and future OS fix packs

SELinux must be disabled.

Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 5 Advanced Platform x86-64 and future OS fix packs

SELinux must be  disabled.

Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Server 5 POWER System and future OS fix packs

SELinux  must be disabled.

Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Server 5 System z and future OS fix packs

SELinux  must be disabled.

Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Server 5 x86-32 and future OS fix packs

SELinux must  be disabled.

Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Server 5 x86-64 and future OS fix packs

SELinux must  be disabled.

Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Server 6 POWER System and future OS fix packs

SELinux  must be disabled.

Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Server 6 System z and future OS fix packs

SELinux  must be disabled.

Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Server 6 x86-32 and future OS fix packs

SELinux must  be disabled.

Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Server 6 x86-64 and future OS fix packs

SELinux must  be disabled.

SUSE Linux Enterprise Point of Service (NLPOS/SLEPOS) 11 x86-32 and future OS fix packs
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 10 SP1 POWER System and future OS fix packs
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 10 SP1 System z and future OS fix packs
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 10 SP3 x86-32 and future OS fix packs
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 10 SP3 x86-64 and future OS fix packs
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 11 POWER System and future OS fix packs
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 11 System z and future OS fix packs
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 11 x86-32 and future OS fix packs
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 11 x86-64 and future OS fix packs
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 12 System z and future OS fix packs

(7.1.0.6 needed)

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 12 x86-64 and future OS fix packs

(7.1.0.6 needed)

Ubuntu 10.04 LTS x86-32 and future OS fix packs

(7.1.0.3 needed) Hardware platform: x86-32: All Applicable Components For development use.  Not for use within production systems. Limitations no support for WMQ Explorer and SSL/TLS.  Java support limited to 1.6 and 1.7.

Ubuntu 12.04 LTS x86-32 and future OS fix packs

(7.1.0.3 needed) Hardware platform: x86-32: All Applicable Components For development use.  Not for use within production systems. Limitations no support for WMQ Explorer and SSL/TLS.  Java support limited to 1.6 and 1.7.

Ubuntu 10.04 LTS x86-64 and future OS fix packs

(7.1.0.3 needed) Hardware platform: x86-64: All Applicable Components For development use.  Not for use within production systems. Limitations no support for WMQ Explorer and SSL/TLS.  Java support limited to 1.6 and 1.7.

Ubuntu 12.04 LTS x86-64 and future OS fix packs

(7.1.0.3 needed) Hardware platform: x86-64: All Applicable Components For development use.  Not for use within production systems. Limitations no support for WMQ Explorer and SSL/TLS.  Java support limited to 1.6 and 1.7.

Optional Supported Software
Group Product Notes
Application Servers

Where a WebSphere MQ client application is running in one of the listed transaction manager environments, it is recommended that you contact the transaction manager vendor in the first instance for support.

For more detailed information about using WebSphere MQ with application servers see the WebSphere MQ resource adapter statement of support document.

The use of the WebSphere MQ classes for JMS in enterprise JavaBeans, Servlets and message-driven beans is fully supported. The WebSphere MQ base classes for Java are supported with restrictions - for more details see Using WebSphere MQ Java Interfaces in J2EE/JEE Environments

Oracle/BEA WebLogic Server 10g Release 3 10.3 and future fix packs

Linux for System x (x86-64) platforms only.

Supported with WMQ used as a generic JMS provider.

Oracle/BEA WebLogic Server 11g Release 1

Linux for System x platforms only.

Supported with WMQ used as a generic JMS provider.

Oracle WebLogic Server 11gR1 equals all versions 10.3.1 up to and including 10.3.6

Oracle WebLogic Server 12cR1 (12.1.1)

Linux for System x platforms only.

Supported with WMQ used as a generic JMS provider.

WebSphere Application Server 6.1 and future fix packs (overview) (support)

See this document for more information.

WebSphere Application Server 7.0 and future fix packs (overview) (support)

See this document for more information.

WebSphere Application Server 8.0 and future mod levels and their fix packs (overview) (support)

See this document for more information.

WebSphere Application Server 8.5 and future mod levels and their fix packs (overview) (support)
Application Servers for the WebSphere MQ Bridge for HTTP WebSphere Application Server 7.0.0.5 (overview) (support)

Only supported on the Linux for System p and Linux for System x.

WebSphere Application Server 8.0 and future fix packs (overview) (support)

Only supported on the Linux for System p and Linux for System x.

WebSphere Application Server 8.5 and future fix packs (overview) (support)

Only supported on the Linux for System p and Linux for System x.

WebSphere Application Server Community Edition 2.1 and future fix packs (overview) (support)

Only supported on Linux for System p and Linux for System x.

Compiler GNU C Compiler (gcc) and g++ 4.1.2 and future fix packs

Only supported on RHEL 5 and SLES 10.

If you need to use SSL/TLS in a C++ application then you must link the application against the libstdc++.so.6 runtime library. This is becasue the version of the GSKit SSL/TLS libraries supplied with MQ depends on libstdc++.so.6 and this GSkit version is not compatible with other C++ runtime library versions. MQ C++ applications built against the GCC 4.x C++ runtime libraries comply with this restriction and will be able to use SSL/TLS.

SLES 10 requires a minimum libstdc++.so library version of 6.0.8 for using SSL/TLS in client applications.

GNU C Compiler (gcc) and g++ 4.3 and future fix packs

Only supported on SLES 11.

If you need to use SSL/TLS in a C++ application then you must link the application against the libstdc++.so.6 runtime library. This is becasue the version of the GSKit SSL/TLS libraries supplied with MQ depends on libstdc++.so.6 and this GSkit version is not compatible with other C++ runtime library versions. MQ C++ applications built against the GCC 4.x C++ runtime libraries comply with this restriction and will be able to use SSL/TLS.

GNU C Compiler (gcc) and g++ 4.4.4 and future fix packs

Only supported on RHEL 6.

If you need to use SSL/TLS in a C++ application then you must link the application against the libstdc++.so.6 runtime library. This is becasue the version of the GSKit SSL/TLS libraries supplied with MQ depends on libstdc++.so.6 and this GSkit version is not compatible with other C++ runtime library versions. MQ C++ applications built against the GCC 4.x C++ runtime libraries comply with this restriction and will be able to use SSL/TLS.

GSKit requires a minimum glibc version of 2.12-1.7.el6_05 or later for using SSL/TLS in client applications.

Micro Focus Server Express 5.1 and future fix packs

Cobol.

Java Technology
For Java applications using the WebSphere MQ classes for Java or JMS.
The MQ Java/JMS clients need to run in a full Java Runtime Environment, with all the function of a Java SE Environment.
IBM Runtime Environment, Java Technology Edition 5.0.10 and future fix packs, mod levels and fix packs

Only supported if the SDK is supplied with another IBM product.

FIPS 140-2 compliance is only supported on IBM JREs.

Transport for SOAP support on 32-bit only (Apache Axis 1.4) - commonly known as Axis 1

Transport for SOAP support on 32-bit only (Apache Axis2 1.4 ) - commonly known as Axis2 - x86 only

32-bit SDK is supported on:

  • Linux for System x (x86  and x86-64)
  • Linux for System p
  • Linux for System z

64-bit SDK is supported on:

  • Linux for System x (x86-64)
  • Linux for System p
  • Linux for System z
IBM Runtime Environment, Java Technology Edition 6.0 and future fix packs

Only supported if the SDK is supplied with another IBM product.

FIPS 140-2 compliance is only supported on IBM JREs.

Transport for SOAP support on 32-bit only (Apache Axis 1.4) - commonly known as Axis 1

Transport for SOAP support on 32-bit only (Apache Axis2 1.4 ) - commonly known as Axis2 - x86 only

32-bit SDK is supported on:

  • Linux for System x (x86  and x86-64)
  • Linux for System p
  • Linux for System z

64-bit SDK is supported on:

  • Linux for System x (x86-64)
  • Linux for System p
  • Linux for System z
IBM Runtime Environment, Java Technology Edition 7.0 and future fix packs

Only supported if the SDK is supplied with another IBM product.

FIPS 140-2 compliance is only supported on IBM JREs.

Transport for SOAP support on 32-bit only (Apache Axis 1.4) - commonly known as Axis 1

Transport for SOAP support on 32-bit only (Apache Axis2 1.4 ) - commonly known as Axis2 - x86 only

32-bit SDK is supported on:

  • Linux for System x (x86  and x86-64)
  • Linux for System p
  • Linux for System z

64-bit SDK is supported on:

  • Linux for System x (x86-64)
  • Linux for System p
  • Linux for System z
IBM Runtime Environment, Java Technology Edition 8.0 and future fix packs

Fix pack 7.1.0.7 or later is required.

Only supported if the SDK is supplied with another IBM product.

FIPS 140-2 compliance is only supported on IBM JREs.

Transport for SOAP support on 32-bit only (Apache Axis 1.4) - commonly known as Axis 1

Transport for SOAP support on 32-bit only (Apache Axis2 1.4 ) - commonly known as Axis2 - x86 only

32-bit SDK is supported on:

  • Linux for System x (x86  and x86-64)
  • Linux for System p
  • Linux for System z

64-bit SDK is supported on:

  • Linux for System x (x86-64)
  • Linux for System p
  • Linux for System z
Oracle JRockit 6

Only supported on Linux for System x.

When using the JRockit JVM and connecting to a queue manager using the BINDINGS transport, the LD_PRELOAD environment variable must be set to the following: export LD_PRELOAD=$JROCKIT_HOME/jre/lib/i386/libjsig.so

Sun Java SDK/JRE/JDK 5.0/1.5

32-bit SDK is supported on:

  • Linux for System x (x86 and x86-64)

64-bit SDK is supported on:

  • Linux for System x (x86-64)
Sun Java SDK/JRE/JDK 6.0/1.6

32-bit SDK is supported on:

  • Linux for System x (x86 and x86-64)

64-bit SDK is supported on:

  • Linux for System x (x86-64)
Oracle Java SDK/JRE/JDK 7.0.5

32-bit SDK is supported on:

  • Linux for System x (x86 and x86-64)

64-bit SDK is supported on:

  • Linux for System x (x86-64)
Oracle Java SDK/JRE/JDK 8.0 and future fix packs

Fix pack 7.1.0.7 is required.

32-bit SDK is supported on:

  • Linux for System x (x86 and x86-64)

64-bit SDK is supported on:

  • Linux for System x (x86-64)
Network Communication
TCP/IP: IPv4 and IPv6 provided by the operating system.
SNA LU6.2: Provided with the operating system on IBM i.
NetBIOS: Provided with the operating system on Windows.
SPX: Sequence Package Exchange provided with Windows XP and 2003 operating systems.
Communications Server for Linux on zSeries 6.2 and future fix packs (overview) (support)

Only supported on Linux for System p and Linux for System x 32-bit platforms.

SNA LU6.2 Services for Linux.

Resource Managers (when MQ is the Transaction Manager)
Using the WebSphere MQ classes for JMS, WebSphere MQ can only act in the role of a Resource Manager. The WebSphere MQ classes for JMS can only participate in global transactions when accessed through the Java EE Connector Architecture (JCA) resource adapter, which can only be used with a suitable application server environment.

Using the WebSphere MQ classes for Java, WebSphere MQ can act as a Transaction Co-ordinator. However it is not possible to participate in a JTA style transaction.
DB2 Advanced Enterprise Server Edition 10.5 and future fix packs (overview) (support)

Only 64-bit DB2 instances can be used with 64-bit WebSphere MQ.

DB2 Advanced Enterprise Server Edition 10.1 and future fix packs (overview) (support)

Only 64-bit DB2 instances can be used with 64-bit WebSphere MQ.

DB2 Advanced Enterprise Server Edition 9.7 and future fix packs (overview) (support)

Only 64-bit DB2 instances can be used with 64-bit WebSphere MQ.

DB2 Enterprise Server Edition 9.5 and future fix packs (overview) (support)

Only 64-bit DB2 instances can be used with 64-bit WebSphere MQ.

Informix Client Software Development Kit 3.50 and future fix packs

Fix pack 6 or later is required.

Informix Client Software Development Kit 3.70.xC1 and future fix packs
Informix Client Software Development Kit 4.10 and future fix packs
IBM Informix Dynamic Server 11.1 and future fix packs

Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) is NOT supported by the WebSphere MQ classes for Java.

Informix Dynamic Server Enterprise Edition 11.50 and future fix packs

Fix pack 3 or later is required.

Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) is NOT supported by the WebSphere MQ classes for Java.

Informix Dynamic Server Enterprise Edition 11.70 and future fix packs

Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) is NOT supported by the WebSphere MQ classes for Java.

Informix Dynamic Server 12.10 and future fix packs

Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) is NOT supported by the WebSphere MQ classes for Java.

Oracle Database 10g Standard Edition Release 2 and future fix packs

Only supported on Linux for System p and Linux for System z.

Oracle Database 11g Standard/Enterprise Editions Release 1

Only supported on Linux for System x.

Oracle Database 11g Standard/Enterprise Editions Release 2

Only supported on Linux for System x and System z.

Oracle Database 12c Standard Edition Release 1

Only supported on Linux for System x and System z.

Oracle Database 12c Enterprise Edition Release 1

Only supported on Linux for System x and System z.

Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise 15.0

Only supported on Linux for System p and Linux for System x.

Sybase Adapter Server Enterprise (ASE) is NOT supported by the WebSphere MQ classes for Java.

Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise 15.5

Only supported on Linux for System x and Linux for System p.

Sybase Adapter Server Enterprise (ASE) is NOT supported by the WebSphere MQ classes for Java.

Transaction Manager

Using the WebSphere MQ classes for JMS, WebSphere MQ can only act in the role of a Resource Manager. The WebSphere MQ classes for JMS can only participate in global transactions when accessed through the Java EE Connector Architecture (JCA) resource adapter, which can only be used with a suitable application server environment.

For more detailed information on the use of the resource adapter with application servers, see the Application Server section above, and the WebSphere MQ resource adapter statement of support document.

Using the WebSphere MQ classes for Java, WebSphere MQ can act as a Transaction Co-ordinator. However it is not possible to participate in a JTA style transaction.

COM+/MTS provided with Microsoft Windows may also be used as a Transaction Manager.

Oracle Tuxedo 10.3

Only supported on Linux for System x

Oracle Tuxedo 11g R1

Only supported on Linux for System x

Oracle Tuxedo 12c R1

Only supported on Linux for System x

WebSphere Application Server 6.1 and future releases, mod levels and fix packs (overview) (support)
Versions of products / components shipped with the product WebSphere MQ Telemetry 7.1 (overview) (support)

The WebSphere MQ V7.1 Telemetry feature operates on a subset of the WebSphere MQ supported environments. Please see the System Requirements for WebSphere MQ V7.1 Telemetry document for further information.

IBM Global Security Kit (GSKit) 8.0 as installed with WebSphere MQ

Refer to MQ 7.1 cryptographic hardware support for further information.

32-bit only support on:

  • Linux for System x (32-bit) platforms

32-bit and 64-bit support on:

  • Linux for System p
  • Linux for System x (64-bit) platforms
  • Linux for System z
WebSphere MQ Explorer 7.1

MQ Explorer is only supported on x86-32 and x86-64 platforms

MQ Explorer is not supported on the following x86 platforms:

  • IBM Retail Environment for SUSE
  • Red Flag 5.0 DC Server
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Point of Service (NLPOS/SLEPOS)

MQ Explorer is supported when added to the following compatible Eclipse-based products:

  • IBM Rational Application Developer for WebSphere Software V8.0.3 or later fix pack. 32-bit install only on x86-32 platforms and 64-bit install only on x86-64 platforms.
Virtualization

Please see notes in Other Hardware Section for detailed support statement.

WebSphere MQ WebSphere MQ 7.0.1.6 and future fix packs (overview) (support)

Required for Coexistence with WebSphere MQ V7.1.


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Hardware Requirements
Group Notes
Other Hardware

The multi-instance queue manager feature requires networked storage for the queue manager's data. This can be provided by a networked storage device (such as NAS) or a cluster file system. The storage must be accessed by a network file system protocol which is POSIX-compliant and supports lease-based locking. Network File System version 4 (NFS v4) and IBM's General Parallel File System (GPFS) both satisfy this requirement. Please note that earlier versions of NFS do NOT satisfy this requirement and must not be used with multi-instance queue managers.

See Testing and support statement for WebSphere MQ multi-instance queue managers for further information.

When using NFS v4 on Solaris 10 SPARC, patch 147440-13 is required. This patch supersedes IDR 145513 revision 3 and patch 147268-01 which is no longer supported.

When using NFS v4 on Solaris 10 x86-64, patch 147441-13 is required. This patch supersedes IDR 145514 revision 3 and patch 147269-01 which is no longer supported.​

Virtualization. Defect support is available for virtualization environments where they relate to releases of this platform already supported by WebSphere MQ. Unless stated elsewhere in the system requirements WebSphere MQ has not been specifically tested in virtualization environments.

WebSphere MQ support is therefore unable to assist in issues related to configuration and setup, or issues that are directly related to the virtualization environment itself.

Please also refer to:

Processor

Solaris SPARC. Solaris operating environments: 64-bit SPARC systems only, capable of running the required level of a compatible operating system with enough storage to meet the combined requirements of the programming prerequisites, WebSphere MQ, the access methods and the application programs.

Solaris x86-64 AMD64, EM64T, and compatible processors - any hardware that is explicitly compatible and fully capable of running the specified operating system, all the corresponding supporting software shown below, and any associated applications unmodified.

WebSphere MQ requires a 64-bit kernel; 32-bit and 64-bit MQ APIs are supported.

Operating Systems
Operating System Notes
Solaris Platform listing of supported OS
Solaris 10 SPARC and future OS fix packs
Solaris 10 x86-64 and future OS fix packs
Solaris 11 SPARC and future OS fix packs

Only supported using Java 1(6) or Java 1(7)

Solaris 11 x86-64 and future OS fix packs

Only supported using Java 1(6) or Java 1(7)

Optional Supported Software
Group Product Notes
Application Servers

Where a WebSphere MQ client application is running in one of the listed transaction manager environments, it is recommended that you contact the transaction manager vendor in the first instance for support.

For more detailed information about using WebSphere MQ with application servers see the WebSphere MQ resource adapter statement of support document.

The use of the WebSphere MQ classes for JMS in enterprise JavaBeans, Servlets and message-driven beans is fully supported. The WebSphere MQ base classes for Java are supported with restrictions - for more details see Using WebSphere MQ Java Interfaces in J2EE/JEE Environments

Oracle/BEA WebLogic Server 10g Release 3 10.3

Solaris SPARC only.

Supported with WMQ used as a generic JMS provider.

Oracle/BEA WebLogic Server 11g Release 1

Supported with WMQ used as a generic JMS provider.

Oracle WebLogic Server 11gR1 equals all versions 10.3.1 up to and including 10.3.6

Oracle WebLogic Server 12cR1 (12.1.1)

Supported with WMQ used as a generic JMS provider.

WebSphere Application Server 6.1 and future fix packs (overview) (support)

See this document for more information.

WebSphere Application Server 7.0 and future fix packs (overview) (support)

See this document for more information.

WebSphere Application Server 8.0 and future mod levels and their fix packs (overview) (support)

See this document for more information.

WebSphere Application Server 8.5 and future mod levels and their fix packs (overview) (support)
Application Servers for the WebSphere MQ Bridge for HTTP WebSphere Application Server 7.0.0.5 and future fix packs (overview) (support)

Only supported on the Solaris SPARC platform.

WebSphere Application Server 8.0 and future fix packs (overview) (support)

Only supported on the Solaris SPARC platform.

WebSphere Application Server 8.5 and future fix packs (overview) (support)

Only supported on the Solaris SPARC platform.

WebSphere Application Server Community Edition 2.1 and future fix packs (overview) (support)

Only supported on the Solaris SPARC platform.

Compiler Micro Focus Server Express 5.1 and future fix packs

Solaris x86-64: SSL/TLS 32-bit COBOL client applications are not FIPS 140-2 compliant.

Sun Studio 12

C and C++.

Solaris x86-64: SSL/TLS 32-bit C and C++ client applications are not FIPS 140-2 compliant.

Sun Studio 10, C++ Compiler 5.7 and future fix packs

C and C++.

Solaris x86-64: SSL/TLS 32-bit C and C++ client applications are not FIPS 140-2 compliant.

Sun Studio 11, C++ Compiler 5.8 and future fix packs

C and C++.

Solaris x86-64: SSL/TLS 32-bit C and C++ client applications are not FIPS 140-2 compliant.

Sun Studio 9, C++ Compiler 5.6 and future fix packs

Only supported on the Solaris SPARC platform.

C and C++.

Java Technology
For Java applications using the WebSphere MQ classes for Java or JMS.
The MQ Java/JMS clients need to run in a full Java Runtime Environment, with all the function of a Java SE Environment.
IBM Runtime Environment, Java Technology Edition 5.0.1 and future fix packs

FIPS 140-2 compliance is only supported on IBM JREs.

32-bit and 64-bit support.

Transport for SOAP support on 32-bit only (Apache Axis 1.4) - commonly known as Axis 1

IBM Runtime Environment, Java Technology Edition 6.0 and future fix packs

FIPS 140-2 compliance is only supported on IBM JREs.

Only if the JDK is supplied with another IBM product.

32-bit and 64-bit support.

Transport for SOAP support on 32-bit only (Apache Axis 1.4) - commonly known as Axis 1

IBM Runtime Environment, Java Technology Edition 7.0 and future fix packs

FIPS 140-2 compliance is only supported on IBM JREs.

Only if the JDK is supplied with another IBM product.

32-bit and 64-bit support.

Transport for SOAP support on 32-bit only (Apache Axis 1.4) - commonly known as Axis 1

IBM Runtime Environment, Java Technology Edition 8.0 and future fix packs

Fix pack 7.1.0.7 or later is required.

FIPS 140-2 compliance is only supported on IBM JREs.

Only if the JDK is supplied with another IBM product.

32-bit and 64-bit support.

Transport for SOAP support on 32-bit only (Apache Axis 1.4) - commonly known as Axis 1

Sun Java SDK/JRE/JDK 5.0/1.5

32-bit and 64-bit support.

Sun Java SDK/JRE/JDK 6.0/1.6

32-bit and 64-bit support.

Oracle Java SDK/JRE/JDK 7.0.5

32-bit and 64-bit support.

Oracle Java SDK/JRE/JDK 8.0 and future fix packs

Fix pack 7.1.0.7 or later is required.

32-bit and 64-bit support.

Network Communication
TCP/IP: IPv4 and IPv6 provided by the operating system.
SNA LU6.2: Provided with the operating system on IBM i.
NetBIOS: Provided with the operating system on Windows.
SPX: Sequence Package Exchange provided with Windows XP and 2003 operating systems.
Data Connection SNAP-IX 7.0

Only supported on the Solaris SPARC platform.

SNA LU6.2 Services for Solaris.

Resource Managers (when MQ is the Transaction Manager)
Using the WebSphere MQ classes for JMS, WebSphere MQ can only act in the role of a Resource Manager. The WebSphere MQ classes for JMS can only participate in global transactions when accessed through the Java EE Connector Architecture (JCA) resource adapter, which can only be used with a suitable application server environment.

Using the WebSphere MQ classes for Java, WebSphere MQ can act as a Transaction Co-ordinator. However it is not possible to participate in a JTA style transaction.
DB2 Advanced Enterprise Server Edition 10.5 and future fix packs (overview) (support)

Only 64-bit DB2 instances can be used with 64-bit WebSphere MQ.

DB2 Advanced Enterprise Server Edition 10.1 and future fix packs (overview) (support)

Only 64-bit DB2 instances can be used with 64-bit WebSphere MQ.

DB2 Advanced Enterprise Server Edition 9.7 and future fix packs (overview) (support)

Only 64-bit DB2 instances can be used with 64-bit WebSphere MQ.

DB2 Enterprise Server Edition 9.5 and future fix packs (overview) (support)

Only 64-bit DB2 instances can be used with 64-bit WebSphere MQ.

Informix Client Software Development Kit 3.50 and future fix packs

Fix pack 6 or later is required.

Informix Client Software Development Kit 3.70.xC1 and future fix packs
Informix Client Software Development Kit 4.10 and future fix packs
IBM Informix Dynamic Server 11.1 and future fix packs

Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) is NOT supported by the WebSphere MQ classes for Java.

Informix Dynamic Server Enterprise Edition 11.50 and future fix packs

Fix pack 3 or later is required.

Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) is NOT supported by the WebSphere MQ classes for Java.

Informix Dynamic Server Enterprise Edition 11.70 and future fix packs

Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) is NOT supported by the WebSphere MQ classes for Java.

Informix Dynamic Server 12.10 and future fix packs

Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) is NOT supported by the WebSphere MQ classes for Java.

Oracle Database 11g Standard/Enterprise Editions Release 1
Oracle Database 11g Standard/Enterprise Editions Release 2
Oracle Database 12c Standard Edition Release 1
Oracle Database 12c Enterprise Edition Release 1
Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise 15.0 and future fix packs

Sybase Adapter Server Enterprise (ASE) is NOT supported by the WebSphere MQ classes for Java.

Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise 15.5

Sybase Adapter Server Enterprise (ASE) is NOT supported by the WebSphere MQ classes for Java.

Transaction Manager

Using the WebSphere MQ classes for JMS, WebSphere MQ can only act in the role of a Resource Manager. The WebSphere MQ classes for JMS can only participate in global transactions when accessed through the Java EE Connector Architecture (JCA) resource adapter, which can only be used with a suitable application server environment.

For more detailed information on the use of the resource adapter with application servers, see the Application Server section above, and the WebSphere MQ resource adapter statement of support document.

Using the WebSphere MQ classes for Java, WebSphere MQ can act as a Transaction Co-ordinator. However it is not possible to participate in a JTA style transaction.

COM+/MTS provided with Microsoft Windows may also be used as a Transaction Manager.

Oracle Tuxedo 10.3

Only supported on the Solaris SPARC  platform.

Oracle Tuxedo 11g R1
Oracle Tuxedo 12c R1
TXSeries for Multiplatforms V6.2 and future releases, mod levels and fix packs (overview) (support)

Only supported on the Solaris SPARC platform.

The resiliency feature of TXSeries is not supported. For more details, please refer to XA Resiliency feature of TXSeries doesn't work with WMQ as RM.

TXSeries for Multiplatforms V7.1.0.0 and future releases, mod levels and fix packs (overview) (support)

Only supported on the Solaris SPARC platform.

The resiliency feature of TXSeries is not supported. For more details, please refer to XA Resiliency feature of TXSeries doesn't work with WMQ as RM.

WebSphere Application Server 6.1 and future releases, mod levels and fix packs (overview) (support)
Versions of products / components shipped with the product IBM Global Security Kit (GSKit) 8.0 as installed with WebSphere MQ

Refer to MQ 7.1 cryptographic hardware support for further information.

WebSphere MQ WebSphere MQ 7.0.1.6 and future fix packs (overview) (support)

Required for Coexistence with WebSphere MQ V7.1.



Hardware Requirements
Group Notes
Other Hardware

The multi-instance queue manager feature requires networked storage (such as NAS) for the queue manager's data, accessed by the Common Internet File System (CIFS) protocol used by Microsoft Windows networks.

See Testing and support statement for WebSphere MQ multi-instance queue managers for further information.

Virtualization. Defect support is available for virtualization environments where they relate to releases of this platform already supported by WebSphere MQ. Unless stated elsewhere in the system requirements WebSphere MQ has not been specifically tested in virtualization environments.

WebSphere MQ support is therefore unable to assist in issues related to configuration and setup, or issues that are directly related to the virtualization environment itself.

Please also refer to:

Processor

x86 and x86-64 (also known as x64) technology-compatible PC hardware, capable of running the required level of a compatible operating system with enough storage to meet the combined requirements of the programming prerequisites, WebSphere MQ, the access methods and the application programs. Note that Itanium 64-bit is not supported.

Operating Systems
Operating System Notes
Windows Platform listing of supported OS
Windows 7 Enterprise x86-32 and future OS fix packs
Windows 7 Enterprise x86-64 and future OS fix packs
Windows 7 Professional x86-32 and future OS fix packs
Windows 7 Professional x86-64 and future OS fix packs
Windows 7 Professional for Embedded Systems x86-32 and future OS fix packs
Windows 7 Ultimate x86-32 and future OS fix packs
Windows 7 Ultimate x86-64 and future OS fix packs
Windows 8 Enterprise  x86-32 and future OS fix packs To support Windows 8 you must install the 7.1.0.3 manufacturing refresh of MQ 7.1 and cannot simply install 7.1.0.0 and apply a Fixpack to take it to 7.1.0.3
Windows 8 Enterprise  x86-64 and future OS fix packs To support Windows 8 you must install the 7.1.0.3 manufacturing refresh of MQ 7.1 and cannot simply install 7.1.0.0 and apply a Fixpack to take it to 7.1.0.3
Windows 8 Professional  x86-32 and future OS fix packs To support Windows 8 you must install the 7.1.0.3 manufacturing refresh of MQ 7.1 and cannot simply install 7.1.0.0 and apply a Fixpack to take it to 7.1.0.3
Windows 8 Professional  x86-64 and future OS fix packs To support Windows 8 you must install the 7.1.0.3 manufacturing refresh of MQ 7.1 and cannot simply install 7.1.0.0 and apply a Fixpack to take it to 7.1.0.3
Windows 8.1 Enterprise  x86-32 and future OS fix packs To support Windows 8.1 you must install the 7.1.0.3 manufacturing refresh of MQ 7.1 and cannot simply install 7.1.0.0 and apply a Fixpack to take it to 7.1.0.3
Windows 8.1 Enterprise  x86-64 and future OS fix packs To support Windows 8.1 you must install the 7.1.0.3 manufacturing refresh of MQ 7.1 and cannot simply install 7.1.0.0 and apply a Fixpack to take it to 7.1.0.3
Windows 8.1 Professional  x86-32 and future OS fix packs To support Windows 8.1 you must install the 7.1.0.3 manufacturing refresh of MQ 7.1 and cannot simply install 7.1.0.0 and apply a Fixpack to take it to 7.1.0.3
Windows 8.1 Professional  x86-64 and future OS fix packs To support Windows 8 you must install the 7.1.0.3 manufacturing refresh of MQ 7.1 and cannot simply install 7.1.0.0 and apply a Fixpack to take it to 7.1.0.3
Windows Embedded Point of Service (WEPOS) 1.0 x86-32 and future OS fix packs
Windows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise Edition x86-32 and future OS fix packs
Windows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise Edition x86-64 and future OS fix packs
Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard Edition x86-32 and future OS fix packs
Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard Edition x86-64 and future OS fix packs
Windows Server 2003 SP1 Enterprise Edition x86-32 and future OS fix packs
Windows Server 2003 SP1 Enterprise Edition x86-64 and future OS fix packs
Windows Server 2003 SP1 Standard Edition x86-32 and future OS fix packs
Windows Server 2003 SP1 Standard Edition x86-64 and future OS fix packs
Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Edition x86-32 and future OS fix packs
Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Edition x86-64 and future OS fix packs
Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise Edition x86-64 and future OS fix packs
Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard Edition x86-64 and future OS fix packs
Windows Server 2008 Standard Edition x86-32 and future OS fix packs
Windows Server 2008 Standard Edition x86-64 and future OS fix packs
Windows Server 2012 Standard Edition x86-64 and future OS fix packs To support Windows Server 2012 you must install the 7.1.0.3 manufacturing refresh of MQ 7.1 and cannot simply install 7.1.0.0 and apply a Fixpack to take it to 7.1.0.3.

Limitations exist when using MQ 7.1 with Microsoft Cluster Service on Windows Server 2012. Please see the following technote for more information: http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21903498
Windows Server 2012 Datacenter Edition x86-64 and future OS fix packs To support Windows Server 2012 you must install the 7.1.0.3 manufacturing refresh of MQ 7.1 and cannot simply install 7.1.0.0 and apply a Fixpack to take it to 7.1.0.3.

Limitations exist when using MQ 7.1 with Microsoft Cluster Service on Windows Server 2012. Please see the following technote for more information: http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21903498
Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard Edition x86-64 and future OS fix packs To support Windows Server 2012 R2 you must install the 7.1.0.3 manufacturing refresh of MQ 7.1 and cannot simply install 7.1.0.0 and apply a Fixpack to take it to 7.1.0.3.

Limitations exist when using MQ 7.1 with Microsoft Cluster Service on Windows Server 2012 R2. Please see the following technote for more information: http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21903498
Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter Edition x86-64 and future OS fix packs To support Windows Server 2012 R2 you must install the 7.1.0.3 manufacturing refresh of MQ 7.1 and cannot simply install 7.1.0.0 and apply a Fixpack to take it to 7.1.0.3.

Limitations exist when using MQ 7.1 with Microsoft Cluster Service on Windows Server 2012 R2. Please see the following technote for more information: http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21903498
Windows Vista Business x86-32 and future OS fix packs
Windows Vista Business x86-64 and future OS fix packs
Windows Vista Enterprise x86-32 and future OS fix packs
Windows Vista Enterprise x86-64 and future OS fix packs
Windows Vista Ultimate x86-32 and future OS fix packs
Windows Vista Ultimate x86-64 and future OS fix packs
Windows XP Professional x86-64 and future OS fix packs
Windows XP SP2 Professional x86-32 and future OS fix packs
Optional Supported Software
Group Product Notes
.NET Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 and future fix packs

MQ classes for .NET 

Transport for SOAP

Message Service Client for .NET (XMS)

Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 and future fix packs

MQ classes for .NET 

Transport for SOAP

Message Service Client for .NET (XMS)

Windows Communication Foundation (WCF)

Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 and future fix packs

MQ classes for .NET 

Transport for SOAP

Message Service Client for .NET (XMS)

Windows Communication Foundation (WCF)

Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 and future fix packs

MQ classes for .NET 

Message Service Client for .NET (XMS)

Windows Communication Foundation (WCF)

Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 and future fix packs

MQ classes for .NET 

Message Service Client for .NET (XMS)

Windows Communication Foundation (WCF)

Application Servers

Where a WebSphere MQ client application is running in one of the listed transaction manager environments, it is recommended that you contact the transaction manager vendor in the first instance for support.

For more detailed information about using WebSphere MQ with application servers see the WebSphere MQ resource adapter statement of support document.

The use of the WebSphere MQ classes for JMS in enterprise JavaBeans, Servlets and message-driven beans is fully supported. The WebSphere MQ base classes for Java are supported with restrictions - for more details see Using WebSphere MQ Java Interfaces in J2EE/JEE Environments

Oracle/BEA WebLogic Server 10g Release 3 10.3

Supported with WMQ used as a generic JMS provider.

Oracle/BEA WebLogic Server 11g Release 1

Supported with WMQ used as a generic JMS provider.

Oracle WebLogic Server 11gR1 equals all versions 10.3.1 up to and including 10.3.6

Oracle WebLogic Server 12cR1 (12.1.1)

Supported with WMQ used as a generic JMS provider.

WebSphere Application Server 6.1 and future fix packs (overview) (support)

See this document for more information.

WebSphere Application Server 7.0 and future fix packs (overview) (support)

See this document for more information.

WebSphere Application Server 8.0 and future mod levels and their fix packs (overview) (support)

See this document for more information.

WebSphere Application Server 8.5 and future mod levels and their fix packs (overview) (support)
Application Servers for the WebSphere MQ Bridge for HTTP WebSphere Application Server 7.0.0.5 and future fix packs (overview) (support)
WebSphere Application Server 8.0 and future fix packs (overview) (support)
WebSphere Application Server 8.5 and future fix packs (overview) (support)
WebSphere Application Server Community Edition 2.1 and future fix packs (overview) (support)
Compiler Micro Focus Server Express 5.1 and future fix packs

Cobol.

Microsoft Visual Basic 6

ActiveX and Visual Basic support is only provided for WebSphere MQ V6.0 functionality

Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 and future fix packs

C and C++ applications

Transport for SOAP

MQ classes for .NET

Message Service Client for .NET (XMS)

Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 and future fix packs

C and C++ applications.

Transport for SOAP.

Windows Communication Foundation (WCF).

MQ classes for .NET.

Message Service Client for .NET (XMS).

Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 and future fix packs

C and C++ applications.

Windows Communication Foundation (WCF).

MQ classes for .NET.

Message Service Client for .NET (XMS).

Microsoft Visual Studio 2012 and future fix packs

C and .NET applications only supported, C++ is known not to work..

Windows Communication Foundation (WCF).

MQ classes for .NET.

Message Service Client for .NET (XMS).

Microsoft Visual Studio 2013 and future fix packs

C and .NET applications only supported, C++ is known not to work..

Windows Communication Foundation (WCF).

MQ classes for .NET.

Message Service Client for .NET (XMS).

Java Technology
For Java applications using the WebSphere MQ classes for Java or JMS.
The MQ Java/JMS clients need to run in a full Java Runtime Environment, with all the function of a Java SE Environment.
IBM Runtime Environment, Java Technology Edition 5.0 and future fix packs

FIPS 140-2 compliance is only supported on IBM JREs.

32-bit and 64-bit are supported.

Transport for SOAP support on 32-bit only (Apache Axis 1.4) - commonly known as Axis 1

Transport for SOAP support on 32-bit only (Apache Axis2 1.4 ) - commonly known as Axis2

IBM Runtime Environment, Java Technology Edition 6.0 and future fix packs

FIPS 140-2 compliance is only supported on IBM JREs.

32-bit and 64-bit support.

Transport for SOAP support on 32-bit only (Apache Axis 1.4) - commonly known as Axis 1

Transport for SOAP support on 32-bit only (Apache Axis2 1.4 ) - commonly known as Axis2

IBM Runtime Environment, Java Technology Edition 7.0 and future fix packs

FIPS 140-2 compliance is only supported on IBM JREs.

32-bit and 64-bit support.

Transport for SOAP support on 32-bit only (Apache Axis 1.4) - commonly known as Axis 1

Transport for SOAP support on 32-bit only (Apache Axis2 1.4 ) - commonly known as Axis2

IBM Runtime Environment, Java Technology Edition 8.0 and future fix packs

Fix pack 7.10.7 is required.

FIPS 140-2 compliance is only supported on IBM JREs.

32-bit and 64-bit support.

Transport for SOAP support on 32-bit only (Apache Axis 1.4) - commonly known as Axis 1

Transport for SOAP support on 32-bit only (Apache Axis2 1.4 ) - commonly known as Axis2

Sun Java SDK/JRE/JDK 5.0 update 1

32-bit and 64-bit support.

Sun Java SDK/JRE/JDK 6.0/1.6

32-bit and 64-bit support.

Oracle Java SDK/JRE/JDK 7.0.5

32-bit and 64-bit support.

Oracle Java SDK/JRE/JDK 8.0 and future fix packs

Fix pack 7.1.0.7 or later is required.

32-bit and 64-bit support.

Network Communication
TCP/IP: IPv4 and IPv6 provided by the operating system.
SNA LU6.2: Provided with the operating system on IBM i.
NetBIOS: Provided with the operating system on Windows.
SPX: Sequence Package Exchange provided with Windows XP and 2003 operating systems.
IBM Communications Server 6.1.2 and future fix packs
Microsoft Host Integration Server 2009
Microsoft Host Integration Server 2010 and future fix packs

Provides 64-bit support.

Personal Communications 6.0 and future fix packs (overview) (support)

Part of IBM Host Access Client Package for Multi-Platforms (HACP) v7.

Resource Managers (when MQ is the Transaction Manager)
Using the WebSphere MQ classes for JMS, WebSphere MQ can only act in the role of a Resource Manager. The WebSphere MQ classes for JMS can only participate in global transactions when accessed through the Java EE Connector Architecture (JCA) resource adapter, which can only be used with a suitable application server environment.

Using the WebSphere MQ classes for Java, WebSphere MQ can act as a Transaction Co-ordinator. However it is not possible to participate in a JTA style transaction.
DB2 Advanced Enterprise Server Edition 10.5 and future fix packs (overview) (support)

Only 64-bit DB2 instances can be used with 64-bit WebSphere MQ.

DB2 Advanced Enterprise Server Edition 10.1 and future fix packs (overview) (support)

Only 64-bit DB2 instances can be used with a 64-bit WebSphere MQ application.

DB2 Advanced Enterprise Server Edition 9.7 and future fix packs (overview) (support)

Only 64-bit DB2 instances can be used with a 64-bit WebSphere MQ application.

DB2 Enterprise Server Edition 9.5 and future fix packs (overview) (support)

Only 64-bit DB2 instances can be used with a 64-bit WebSphere MQ application.

Informix Client Software Development Kit 3.50 and future fix packs

Fix pack 6 or later is required.

Informix Client Software Development Kit 3.70.xC1 and future fix packs
Informix Client Software Development Kit 4.10 and future fix packs
IBM Informix Dynamic Server 11.1 and future fix packs

Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) is NOT supported by the WebSphere MQ classes for Java.

Informix Dynamic Server Enterprise Edition 11.50 and future fix packs

Fix pack 3 or later is required.

Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) is NOT supported by the WebSphere MQ classes for Java.

Informix Dynamic Server Enterprise Edition 11.70 and future fix packs

Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) is NOT supported by the WebSphere MQ classes for Java.

Informix Dynamic Server 12.10 and future fix packs

Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) is NOT supported by the WebSphere MQ classes for Java.

Oracle Database 11g Standard/Enterprise Editions Release 1

Oracle 64-bit databases on Windows x64 require the 32-bit Oracle client

Oracle Database 11g Standard/Enterprise Editions Release 2

Oracle 64-bit databases on Windows x64 require the 32-bit Oracle client

Oracle Database 12c Standard Edition Release 1

Oracle 64-bit databases on Windows x64 require the 32-bit Oracle client

Oracle Database 12c Enterprise Editions Release 1

Oracle 64-bit databases on Windows x64 require the 32-bit Oracle client

Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise 15.0 and future fix packs

Sybase Adapter Server Enterprise (ASE) is NOT supported by the WebSphere MQ classes for Java.

Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise 15.5

Sybase Adapter Server Enterprise (ASE) is NOT supported by the WebSphere MQ classes for Java.

SOAP Support Microsoft Internet Information Services 5.1 and future releases, mod levels and fix packs

For running .NET services.

Transaction Manager

Using the WebSphere MQ classes for JMS, WebSphere MQ can only act in the role of a Resource Manager. The WebSphere MQ classes for JMS can only participate in global transactions when accessed through the Java EE Connector Architecture (JCA) resource adapter, which can only be used with a suitable application server environment.

For more detailed information on the use of the resource adapter with application servers, see the Application Server section above, and the WebSphere MQ resource adapter statement of support document.

Using the WebSphere MQ classes for Java, WebSphere MQ can act as a Transaction Co-ordinator. However it is not possible to participate in a JTA style transaction.

COM+/MTS provided with Microsoft Windows may also be used as a Transaction Manager.

Oracle Tuxedo 10.3 and future fix packs
Oracle Tuxedo 11g R1
Oracle Tuxedo 12c R1
TXSeries for Multiplatforms V6.2 and future fix packs (overview) (support)

The resiliency feature of TXSeries is not supported. For more details, please refer to
XA Resiliency feature of TXSeries doesn't work with WMQ as RM.

TXSeries for Multiplatforms V7.1.0.0 and future fix packs (overview) (support)

The resiliency feature of TXSeries is not supported. For more details, please refer to XA Resiliency feature of TXSeries doesn't work with WMQ as RM.

WebSphere Application Server 6.1 and future releases, mod levels and fix packs (overview) (support)
Versions of products / components shipped with the product WebSphere MQ Telemetry 7.1 (overview) (support)

The WebSphere MQ V7.1 Telemetry feature operates on a subset of the WebSphere MQ supported environments. Please see the System Requirements for WebSphere MQ V7.1 Telemetry document for further information.

IBM Global Security Kit (GSKit) 8.0 as installed with WebSphere MQ

Refer to MQ 7.1 cryptographic hardware support for further information.

WebSphere MQ Explorer 7.1

MQ Explorer is supported on the supported Windows platforms except Windows Embedded Point of Service (WEPOS).

MQ Explorer is supported when added to the following compatible Eclipse-based products:

Virtualization

Please see notes in Other Hardware Section for detailed support statement.

WebSphere MQ WebSphere MQ 7.0.1.6 and future fix packs (overview) (support)

Required for Coexistence with WebSphere MQ V7.1.


Notes

Original Publication Date

05 October 2011

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Product Synonym

WMQ MQ

Document Information

Modified date:
17 June 2018

UID

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