Archive for the Category: IBM MQ

Using MQ Batch Toolkit to Clear Many Queues

March 8, 2016 Roger Lacroix

Here is another simple script that uses MQ Batch Toolkit (MQBT) to clear hundreds of queues at the same time. Let’s say you have an MQ sandbox or development queue manager that has hundreds of queues that need to be cleared nightly. If all of the queue names have the same high-level qualifier, then the […]

Also posted in Capitalware, IBM i (OS/400), IBM MQ Appliance, Java, Linux, macOS (Mac OS X), MQ Batch Toolkit, Unix, Windows Comments Off on Using MQ Batch Toolkit to Clear Many Queues

Another New Feature being added to MQAUSX (and z/MQAUSX)

February 25, 2016 Roger Lacroix

A customer requested a new feature be added to MQ Authenticate User Security Exit (MQAUSX). A customer asked if there was anyway to tell when a client disconnects from a queue manager. After a brief discussion with the customer, they said they had an application that accesses sensitive/confidential information and they wanted to know how […]

Also posted in Capitalware, IBM i (OS/400), Linux, MQ Authenticate User Security Exit, Security, Unix, Windows, z/OS Comments Off on Another New Feature being added to MQAUSX (and z/MQAUSX)

IBM Releases a Statement of Direction for IBM MQ

February 22, 2016 Roger Lacroix

IBM has released a “Statement of Direction” for IBM MQ: http://www-01.ibm.com/common/ssi/cgi-bin/ssialias?infotype=AN&subtype=CA&htmlfid=897/ENUS216-084&appname=USN Leif Davidsen, Product Manger for IBM MQ, has a write up on the “Statement of Direction” for IBM MQ: https://leifdavidsen.wordpress.com/2016/02/16/setting-out-markers-for-mqs-road-ahead/ Regards, Roger Lacroix Capitalware Inc.

Also posted in IBM i (OS/400), IBM MQ Appliance, Linux, Unix, Windows, z/OS Comments Off on IBM Releases a Statement of Direction for IBM MQ

Returning Speakers for MQTC v2.0.1.6

February 2, 2016 Roger Lacroix

Here are the speakers, so far, that have committed to MQ Technical Conference v2.0.1.6 (MQTC): T.Rob Wyatt of IoPT Consulting Jeff Lowrey of IBM Lyn Elkins of IBM Tim Zielke of AON For more information about MQTC, please go to: http://www.mqtechconference.com Regards, Roger Lacroix Capitalware Inc.

Also posted in Education, MQ Technical Conference Comments Off on Returning Speakers for MQTC v2.0.1.6

Call for Speakers for MQ Technical Conference v2.0.1.6

January 28, 2016 Roger Lacroix

We are looking for speakers on any product/service that uses IBM MQ (aka WebSphere MQ & MQSeries) for “MQ Technical Conference v2.0.1.6” (MQTC). The sessions are to be technical in nature and on any subject so long as it relates to MQ. We offer speakers the conference fee for free and we also pay for […]

Also posted in .NET, C, C++, Education, IBM i (OS/400), Java, JMS, Linux, macOS (Mac OS X), MQ Technical Conference, Perl, Programming, Rexx, Security, Unix, Windows, z/OS Comments Off on Call for Speakers for MQ Technical Conference v2.0.1.6

MQ Technical Conference v2.0.1.6

January 28, 2016 Roger Lacroix

Capitalware would like to announce MQ Technical Conference v2.0.1.6 (MQTC). MQTC is an event that will educate attendees on current practices, methodologies, administration, problem determination, security best practices and technology trends for IBM MQ. MQTC will offer 70 technical sessions and 15 vendor sessions that are designed to enhance the skills of IT professionals who […]

Also posted in Capitalware, Education, MQ Technical Conference Comments Off on MQ Technical Conference v2.0.1.6

A Comparison of Capitalware’s MQAUSX to MQ V8 Authentication

January 6, 2016 Roger Lacroix

This is an update to a posting I made last year which includes new features in MQAUSX & z/MQAUSX and updates made to MQ V8 via Fix Packs. The following is a comparison of Capitalware’s MQ Authenticate User Security Exit (MQAUSX) to IBM’s MQ V8 new authentication feature. By authentication, I mean UserId and Password […]

Also posted in Capitalware, IBM i (OS/400), Linux, MQ Authenticate User Security Exit, Security, Unix, Windows, z/OS Comments Off on A Comparison of Capitalware’s MQAUSX to MQ V8 Authentication

New: Universal File Mover v1.2.2

January 4, 2016 Roger Lacroix

Capitalware is pleased to announce the release of Universal File Mover v1.2.2. It is a free open source project. Universal File Mover is more than a simple tool to manage the transfer of files. It allows the user to combine business processes into a workflow. The user combines a series of Action commands to create […]

Also posted in Capitalware, IBM i (OS/400), Java, Linux, macOS (Mac OS X), Open Source, Universal File Mover, Unix, Windows Comments Off on New: Universal File Mover v1.2.2

Missing Channel Names issue in CCDTE Program

December 11, 2015 Roger Lacroix

An issue was reported today with CCDTE (Client Channel Definition Table Editor) program not displaying all of the channel names from a CCDT file. 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 the latest release of CCDTE. Note: CCDTE is […]

Also posted in Capitalware, MQ Authenticate User Security Exit, MQ Channel Encryption, MQ Channel Throttler, Windows Comments Off on Missing Channel Names issue in CCDTE Program

WebSphere MQ Fix Pack 7.1.0.7 Released

November 20, 2015 Roger Lacroix

IBM has just released FixPack 7.1.0.7 for WebSphere MQ http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21965293 Regards, Roger Lacroix Capitalware Inc.

Also posted in Fix Packs for MQ, IBM i (OS/400), Linux, Unix, Windows Comments Off on WebSphere MQ Fix Pack 7.1.0.7 Released