Making backups

There are a number of MQIPT files that we should back up as part of our regular backup procedures.

Back up the following files on a regular basis:

  • The configuration file, mqipt.conf
  • The SSL/TLS key ring files specified by the following properties in mqipt.conf:

    • SSLClientKeyRing
    • SSLClientCAKeyRing
    • SSLServerKeyRing
    • SSLServerCAKeyRing
    • SSLCommandPortKeyRing

  • The SSL/TLS key ring password files specified by the following properties in mqipt.conf:

    • SSLClientKeyRingPW
    • SSLClientCAKeyRingPW
    • SSLServerKeyRingPW
    • SSLServerCAKeyRingPW

  • The password encryption key file, if the MQIPT configuration contains passwords that are encrypted with an encryption key other than the default key.
  • The policy file specified by SecurityManagerPolicy, if that property has been set.
  • The security exit files and certificate exit files specified by the following properties in mqipt.conf:

    • SecurityExitName
    • SSLExitName

  • Connection log files in the log subdirectory of the MQIPT home directory, if these are needed for audit purposes.

Parent topic: Administer IBM MQ Internet Pass-Thru