WebSphere MQ applications in a client-server environment

When linked to a server, client WebSphere MQ applications can issue most MQI calls in the same way as local applications. The client application issues an MQCONN call to connect to a specified queue manager. Any additional MQI calls that specify the connection handle returned from the connect request are then processed by this queue manager.

The advantages of a client are that:

• It is simple to set up

• It is simple to manage

• It has a low resource footprint

You must link your applications to the appropriate client libraries. See WebSphere MQ Clients for further information.