z/OS installation overview
IBM MQ functions are provided as a number of different products, which are installed together to provide the capability required.
Note: From IBM MQ for z/OS Version 9.2, the Managed File Transfer for z/OS binary libraries are provided as part of the base IBM MQ for z/OS installation.Changes caused by making IBM MQ Managed File Transfer for z/OS part of the base product installation, lists the major points this change makes to the installation process from earlier versions of the product.
The different products are:
- IBM MQ for z/OS
- Provides IBM MQ capability, connectivity on and off the z/OS platform, and excellent integration with z/OS software, such as CICS, IMS, WebSphere Application Server, and Db2 . Licensed under a Monthly License Charge (MLC) model.
- IBM MQ for z/OS Value Unit Edition (VUE)
- Same functionality as IBM MQ for z/OS; licensed under a One Time Charge (OTC) model. Can coexist and interact with IBM MQ MLC offerings in other LPARs.
- IBM MQ Advanced for z/OS
- Managed File Transfer and Advanced Message Security features only. This does not include IBM MQ for z/OS, either MLC or OTC, which is a prerequisite.
- IBM MQ Advanced for z/OS Value Unit Edition
- Bundling of IBM MQ for z/OS VUE, with the Advanced Message Security, and Managed File Transfer features, plus additional, unique capabilities such as the Connector Pack.
Features
The features are:
- Advanced Message Security (AMS)
- Provides end to end encryption of messages throughout the IBM MQ network. Data is encrypted at rest, in memory, and when being transmitted over the network.
- Managed File Transfer (MFT)
- Provides the ability to integrate file data into an IBM MQ network, while providing reliable auditing, management and recovery.
Enablement
Enablement of VUE requires setting the QMGRPROD attribute; enablement of AMS requires setting the AMSPROD attribute.Note: Enablement modules for these capabilities are no longer provided.See Product usage recording with IBM MQ for z/OS products for more information.
Licensing models
The two different licensing models, together with their associated bundles, are shown in the following table:Note:
Licensing Model Product Name Feature Product ID MLC IBM MQ for z/OS 5655-MQ9 OTC IBM MQ for z/OS Value Unit Edition (VUE) 5655-VU9 OTC Advanced Message Security( AMS) See Note 1 for more information. OTC Managed File Transfer (MFT) See Note 1 for more information. OTC IBM MQ Advanced for z/OS Advanced Message Security( AMS) Managed File Transfer (MFT) 5655-AV9 OTC IBM MQ Advanced for z/OS Value Unit Edition (all included) 5655-AV1
- As per the 9th July, 2019 announcement letter, 5655-AM9 IBM MQ Advanced Message Security for z/OS and 5655-MF9 IBM MQ Managed File Transfer for z/OS are withdrawn from sale. Existing customers can continue to use these products and will continue to receive fixes and future functional updates (if a valid subscription and support contract is in place). The capabilities will continue to be available to new and existing customers with IBM MQ Advanced for z/OS and IBM MQ Advanced for z/OS VUE.
Installation
Program Directories provide instructions for SMP/E installation of the program materials on to a target system. Program Directories can be downloaded from the IBM Publications Center (see IBM MQ for z/OS Program Directory PDF files).
The Customizing IBM MQ for z/OS topics guide you through customization of the code, and creating customized execution units, for example the queue manager and file transfer agents.
Parent topic: Installing IBM MQ for z/OS
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