Running the MQTT client utility

We can run the MQTT client utility in several ways. We can run it when you create a new telemetry channel, when you run the Define sample configuration wizard, from an already existing telemetry channel, or from the MQ Telemetry welcome page.

About this task

When you launch the MQTT client utility after a basic configuration is set up or a new telemetry channel is created, the utility retains the port number and host name of the telemetry channel.

Methods to launch the client utility

Running the utility from the Define sample configuration wizard

Follow the steps for defining a sample configuration. For more information, see Defining a sample configuration.

1. When the Define sample configuration wizard starts, select Launch MQTT Client Utility.
2. Click Finish.

Running the utility from the New Telemetry Channel wizard

Follow the steps for creating a new telemetry channel using the wizard. For more information, see Create and configure a telemetry channel.

1. On the Summary page of the wizard, select Launch MQTT Client Utility.
2. Click Finish.

Running the utility from the IBM MQ Telemetry Welcome page

1. Click the Telemetry folder to display the MQ Telemetry welcome page.
2. From the Content view, click Run MQTT Client Utility.

Running the utility from a telemetry channel

We can launch the MQTT client utility on specific telemetry channels.

1. Expand the Telemetry folder, then click Channels. Your telemetry channels are listed in the Content view.
2. Right-click a telemetry channel and select Launch MQTT Client Utility.

Note: If you choose to perform authentication with either JAAS or TLS, we do not get the option to launch the MQTT client utility from a telemetry channel. This is because the MQTT client utility does not support JAAS or TLS authentication. However, we can write your own MQTT client application to support authentication using JAAS or TLS.