Start and stop a telemetry channel
A telemetry channel is automatically started when it is created. It stops when the queue manager or MQXR service is stopped. We can also start and stop a telemetry channel manually.
A telemetry channel also stops when it is purged. Purging a telemetry channel disconnects all the MQTT clients connect to it, cleans up the state of the MQTT clients, and stops the telemetry channel. Cleaning the state of a client involves deleting all the pending publications, and removing all the subscriptions from the client.
Before starting
Ensure that the MQXR service is defined and running.
Procedure
Start or stop a telemetry channel manually, by performing the following steps:
- In the Navigator view, expand the Telemetry folder.
- Click Channels.
- In the Content view, select the telemetry channel we want to start or stop.
- Right-click the selected telemetry channel, then click Start or Stop.
Results
The telemetry channel starts or stops depending on what action you performed. Note: To purge a telemetry channel, right-click the selected channel and click Purge. Parent topic: Administer MQ Telemetry using IBM MQ Explorer
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