Installing a later version of IBM MQ to coexist with an earlier version on Windows

This scenario shows all the steps to install a Long Term Support (LTS) version of IBM MQ, while co-existing ("side-by-side") with an earlier version of the product. Furthermore, the steps include the installation of a Fix Pack to the later version. We should always install the latest Fix Pack level.

1. Overview of multiple installations
   A description of multiple installations together with the hardware and software used in this scenario.
2. Installing IBM MQ Version 9.1 side-by-side to IBM MQ Version 8.0
   How you install IBM MQ Version 9.1 side-by-side to the existing version of the product on the same machine. The IBM MQ Version 9.1 installation will not be designated as the primary installation.
3. Use the setmqenv command to run with both versions of IBM MQ
   The installation activities are complete and we can now verify the directories containing the IBM MQ code.
4. Create a queue manager in IBM MQ Version 9.1
   How you create a queue manager, using the crtmqm command. We can use IBM MQ Explorer to perform this task.
5. Migrating a queue manager to a later version of IBM MQ
   After installing IBM MQ Version 9.1, you now want to migrate and upgrade an IBM MQ Version 8.0 queue manager to be used with IBM MQ Version 9.1.
6. Installing a fix pack on IBM MQ Version 9.1
   How you install a fix pack on top of the installed IBM MQ Version 9.1.0 on a system that has multi-version installations of IBM MQ.

Parent topic: IBM MQ Scenarios