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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.
    Note that, from an installation perspective, the same FMIDs as for IBM MQ for z/OS are installed, then the QMGRPROD attribute must be set to VUE, which changes product usage recording for billing purposes.

    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.
    From an installation perspective the same FMIDs as IBM MQ for z/OS VUE and IBM MQ Advanced for z/OS are installed, plus an additional FMID for 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:

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
Note:
  1. 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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Last updated: 2020-10-04