MCAType (MQLONG)

This field specifies the type of message channel agent program.

This field is relevant only for channels with a ChannelType of MQCHT_SENDER, MQCHT_SERVER, MQCHT_REQUESTER, MQCHT_CLUSSDR, or MQCHT_CLUSRCVR.

The value is one of the following:

    MQMCAT_PROCESS
    Process.

    The message channel agent runs as a separate process.

    MQMCAT_THREAD
    Thread ( IBM i, UNIX, and Windows ).

    The message channel agent runs as a separate thread.

    This field is not present when Version is less than MQCD_VERSION_2.

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