Terms used in this book

The term WebSphere MQ for UNIX systems means:

We also use the term UNIX systems as a general terms for the UNIX platforms.

The term WebSphere MQ for Windows means WebSphere MQ running on the Windows platforms:

We also use the term Windows systems or just Windows as general terms for these Windows platforms.

The term object refers to any WebSphere MQ queue manager, queue, namelist, channel, listener, service, storage class, process, authentication information or CF structure.

Throughout this book, there are sections that use MQSC command examples to illustrate how to complete tasks. Command examples can also be performed using equivalent PCF commands if preferred. For information on PCF commands, see the WebSphere MQ Programmable Command Formats and Administration Interface manual.

Throughout this book, there may be sections that do not specify which compilers and programming languages are supported on certain platforms. For information about which compilers and programming languages are supported on each platform see the WebSphere MQ Application Programming Reference manual.