What activity reports are used for

When messages are routed through a queue manager network, activity reports can be generated. The information returned in activity reports can be used in the following ways:

Determine the last known location of a message

If a message that is enabled for activity recording does not reach its intended destination, activity reports generated for the message as it was routed through a queue manager network can be studied to determine the last known location of the message.

Determine configuration issues with a queue manager network

A number of messages enabled for activity recording can be sent into a queue manager network. By studying the activity reports related to each message it can become apparent that they have not taken the expected route. There are many reasons why this can occur, for example, a channel could have stopped, forcing the message to take an alternative route. In these situations, a system administrator can determine whether there are any problems in the queue manager network, and if there are, correct them.

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We can use activity recording in conjunction with trace-route messages by using the WebSphere MQ display route application. For more information, see WebSphere MQ display route application.