Creating a queue called LQ1

Create a queue by using the IBM MQ Explorer. Queues are data structures that are used to store messages and are IBM MQ queue manager objects.


In this task we can create IBM MQ objects using the IBM MQ Explorer.

To create and start a queue by using the IBM MQ Explorer, complete the following steps.


Procedure

  1. In the Navigator view, expand the Queue Managers folder.
  2. Expand queue manager QM1.
  3. Right-click the Queues folder, then click New > Local Queue... The New Local Queue wizard starts.
  4. In the Name field, type LQ1.
  5. Click Finish.

    The new queue LQ1, is displayed in the Content view. If the queue is not displayed in the Content view, click on the Refresh button, at the top of the Content view.


What to do next

You are ready to put a message on to your queue. To put a message in a queue, see Putting a message to the queue LQ1.