Author Archives: Roger Lacroix

My name is Roger Lacroix and I am a die hard programmer. I have been programming since the 80s. My favorite programming languages are Java, C and Rexx. I have worked in the airline, retail but I have spent most of my time doing middleware work in the financial services industry. In 1994, I was introduced to IBM MQ (aka WebSphere MQ & MQSeries) and I thought it was the next best thing since man created fire. This blog will be about IBM MQ, Java, C, Rexx and any other interesting items that I can think of. I hope you enjoy it.

MQ Java/JMS JAR Files Available Separately

September 23, 2014 Roger Lacroix
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For those of us who have been using IBM MQ (aka WebSphere MQ, MQSeries) for a very long time, you may remember SupportPac MA88. SupportPac MA88 contained the MQ Java/JMS JAR files as a separate package. Well, IBM has decided (again) to release MQ Java/JMS JAR files as a separate package: http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21683398 Regards, Roger Lacroix […]

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SupportPac MS0T v8.0.0.1 Released

September 18, 2014 Roger Lacroix
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IBM has released SupportPac MS0T for version v8.0.0.1: http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24021041 Changes: Updated for v8.0.0.1 SupportPac MS0T (MQ Explorer) is a graphical configuration tool built on Eclipse which enables you to remotely explore and configure all WebSphere MQ objects and resources, including Java Message Service (JMS), and publish and subscribe. Regards, Roger Lacroix Capitalware Inc.

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MQAUSX and z/MQAUSX v2.0.1.* FBA Issue

September 18, 2014 Roger Lacroix
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The following was recently reported: For interim MQAUSX and z/MQAUSX releases 2.0.1.2, 2.0.1.3, 2.0.1.4 and 2.0.1.5, there is an issue with MQAUSX and z/MQAUSX not recognizing the filename specified for FBAFile keyword. The issue has been fixed. If anyone is having this particular issue then send an email to support@capitalware.com and we will send you […]

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WebSphere MQ Fix Pack 8.0.0.1 Released

September 17, 2014 Roger Lacroix
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IBM has just released FixPack 8.0.0.1 for WebSphere MQ http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21682233 Regards, Roger Lacroix Capitalware Inc.

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Less than 2 Weeks until MQ Technical Conference

September 17, 2014 Roger Lacroix
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MQ Technical Conference v2.0.1.4 (MQTC) is less than 2 weeks away – September 29 to October 1, 2014 at Kalahari Resorts in Sandusky, Ohio. MQTC will offer 85+ sessions that are designed to enhance the skills of IT professionals who are using IBM’s WebSphere MQ on AIX, HP-UX, IBM i (OS/400), Linux, Solaris, Windows and […]

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Customer Support – Something Canada Post Workers Don’t Understand

September 14, 2014 Roger Lacroix
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This blog is about MQ, Java, C, and other programming things but I need to complain/vent/bitch about vengeful, petty, Canada Post unionized letter carrier(s). When Capitalware moved to London, Ontario, Canada 3 years ago, I thought it was a good idea to get a mailbox for mail delivery, since Capitalware might move again (to a […]

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WebSphere MQ Fix Pack 7.5.0.4 Released

September 10, 2014 Roger Lacroix
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IBM has just released FixPack 7.5.0.4 for WebSphere MQ http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21682720 Regards, Roger Lacroix Capitalware Inc.

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MQTC v2.0.1.4 Gold Sponsor: IBM

September 10, 2014 Roger Lacroix
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Capitalware would like to announce that IBM is a Gold Sponsor of MQ Technical Conference v2.0.1.4 (MQTC). For more information, please go to: http://www.mqtechconference.com Regards, Roger Lacroix Capitalware Inc.

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3 Weeks until MQ Technical Conference

September 9, 2014 Roger Lacroix
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MQ Technical Conference v2.0.1.4 (MQTC) is only 3 weeks away – September 29 to October 1, 2014 at Kalahari Resorts in Sandusky, Ohio. MQTC will offer 85+ sessions that are designed to enhance the skills of IT professionals who are using IBM’s WebSphere MQ on AIX, HP-UX, IBM i (OS/400), Linux, Solaris, Windows and z/OS. […]

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MQTC v2.0.1.4 Schedule Updated

September 5, 2014 Roger Lacroix
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I’ve made some small modifications to the schedule at www.mqtechconference.com/schedule.html A session list by topics can be found at www.mqtechconference.com/sessions.html Here is a list of sessions by speaker: Technical Sessions: Mark Taylor of IBM: – What’s New in IBM Messaging – IBM MQ Disaster Recovery – IBM MQ Internals, Performance and Tuning For Distributed Platforms […]

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