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This book contains three parts. The chapters in Getting started with queue manager clusters are aimed at users who are new to clusters. Read these chapters first to learn what queue manager clusters are and how to use them. Throughout this part of the book, the use of clusters is compared with more traditional distributed queuing techniques. If you are not familiar with distributed queuing, skip the sections that are not of interest to you. You should still be able to follow the guidance and examples given. The chapters in this part are:
- Concepts and terminology, which introduces the concepts of queue manager clusters, explains the associated terminology, and highlights the differences between using clusters and using distributed queuing techniques.
- Using clusters to ease system administration, which shows the benefits of using clusters and shows when and where you might choose to implement them in your existing network.
- First tasks, which describes some of the first steps in setting up and using a cluster. You should be able to accomplish these first tasks without an in-depth understanding of clusters or distributed queuing.
The chapters in Using queue manager clusters are aimed at more experienced users who want to understand about clusters in detail. Read these chapters to learn how to use clusters to the best advantage. The chapters in this part are:
- How queue manager clusters work, which provides more detail about the components of clusters and explains how clustering works.
- Using clusters for workload management, which describes how to use clusters to achieve workload balance.
- Using WebSphere MQ commands with clusters, which introduces commands that are specific to work with WebSphere MQ clusters.
- Managing WebSphere MQ clusters, which provides administrative information about how to design and maintain a cluster.
- Keeping clusters secure, which discusses security aspects associated with using clusters.
- Advanced tasks, which guides you through a series of more advanced tasks.
The chapter in Reference information contains reference information about the cluster workload exit. The chapter in this part is:
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