Create a sample initial IT configuration

This scenario was developed using a sample initial (IT) configuration. Follow the instructions to set up this sample configuration to try out the scenario in the same way as it was originally developed.

About this task

The initial IT configuration for this scenario, which is described in Overview: Initial IT configuration, includes an initial context, added for the IBM MQ Explorer to connect to the root of the JNDI namespace. The JNDI namespace includes a connection factory, added for the sample JMS application to use to connect to IBM MQ, and a destination, added for the sample JMS application to connect to the IBM MQ queue. That IBM MQ queue has also been added into the initial IT configuration and is used by the sample JMS application.

1. Installing IBM MQ Version 9.1 by using the launchpad
   Use the installation launchpad and wizards to install IBM MQ Version 9.1 on Windows.
2. Configure the JNDI namespace and administered objects
   Define an initial context for the JNDI namespace in IBM MQ Explorer, then, in the namespace, define the administered objects that the sample application can use.
3. Verify the sample IT configuration
   Run the sample stand-alone JMS application to send and receive messages through IBM MQ, and verify that we have configured IBM MQ correctly for use with the sample application.

Parent topic: Implement the solution using the graphical user interface