Use this task to browse or change the properties of a JMS destination for use with a generic JMS provider (other than the default messaging provider or WebSphere MQ).

Why and when to perform this task

To configure a JMS destination for use with a generic JMS provider, use the administrative console to complete the following steps:

Steps for this task

1. Display the generic messaging provider. In the navigation pane, expand Resources > JMS Providers > Generic .

2. Optional: Change the Scope setting to the level at which the connection factory is visible to applications.

3. In the content pane, under Additional Properties, click JMS destinations This displays a table listing any existing JMS destinations, with a summary of their properties.

4. To browse or change an existing JMS destination, click its name in the list. Otherwise, to create a new destination, complete the following steps:

   1. Click New in the content pane.

   2. Specify the following required properties. You can specify other properties, as described in a later step.

      Name

      The name by which this JMS destination is known for administrative purposes within IBM WebSphere Application Server.

      Type

      Select whether the destination is for JMS queues (QUEUE) or JMS topics (TOPIC).

      JNDI Name

      The JNDI name that is used to bind the JMS destination into the WebSphere Application Server name space.

      External JNDI Name

      The JNDI name that is used to bind the JMS destination into the name space of the messaging provider.

   3. Click Apply . This defines the JMS destination to WebSphere Application Server, and enables you to browse or change additional properties.

5. Optional: Change properties for the JMS destination, according to your needs.

6. Click OK .

7. Save any changes to the master configuration.

8. To have the changed configuration take effect, stop then restart the application server.

Related tasks
Configuring a JMS connection factory, generic JMS provider
Configuring JMS resources for a generic messaging provider

Related reference
Generic JMS destination settings