Install using the launchpad
Before you install, decide what type of installation you require. Table 1 shows the installation types available, and the features that are installed with each option.
See also: Prerequisites for WebSphere MQ features.
Features installed with each type of installation Installation type Features installed Comments Typical
- Server
- WebSphere MQ Explorer
- Development Toolkit
- Java Messaging and SOAP transport
Default. Features are installed to default locations. Compact Server only The server is installed to the default location. Custom By default, the following features are preselected:
- Server
- WebSphere MQ Explorer
- Development Toolkit
- Java Messaging and SOAP transport
A custom installation can also install:
- Windows client
- Server File Transfer Application
- Client File Transfer Application
- Client Extended Transaction Support
- Java Extended Transaction Support
This method must be used if you want to install the Windows client. All the available features are listed and we can select which ones to install, and where to install them.
The installation types are:
- Typical installation
- Compact installation
- Custom Installation
See also:
WebSphere MQ Installation Launchpad can also be used for modifying a current WebSphere MQ installation...
- Modify the installation using WebSphere MQ Installation Launchpad
- Modify the installation using Add/Remove Programs
Parent topic:
WebSphere MQ Server installation methods