Use IBM MQ custom channels for WCF

Overview of the information available for programmers using IBM MQ custom channels for Windows Communication Foundation (WCF).

The Microsoft Windows Communication Foundation underpins the web services and messaging support in the Microsoft.NET Framework 3. IBM WebSphere MQ Version 7.0 or later can be used as a custom channel within WCF in the .NET Framework 3 in the same manner as the built-in channels offered by Microsoft.

Messages transported across the custom channel are formatted according to the SOAP over JMS implementation of IBM WebSphere MQ Version 7.0 or later. Applications can then communicate with services hosted by WCF or by the WebSphere SOAP over JMS service infrastructure.

• WCF Custom channel features and capabilities
  Use the following topics for information regarding WCF custom channel features and capabilities.
• WCF Connection options
  There are three modes of connecting an IBM MQ custom channel for WCF to a queue manager. Consider which type of connection best suits we requirements.
• Create and configure the IBM MQ custom channel for WCF
  The IBM MQ custom channels for WCF work in the same manner as transport WCF channels offered by Microsoft. The IBM MQ custom channel for WCF can be created in one of two ways.
• Building and hosting services for WCF
  Overview of Microsoft Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) services explaining how to create and configure WCF services.
• Building client applications for WCF
  Overview of generating and building Microsoft Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) client applications.

Parent topic: Developing Microsoft Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) applications with IBM MQ