Define the IBM MQ subsystem to z/OS

Update the subsystem name table and decide on a convention for command prefix strings.

Repeat this task for each IBM MQ queue manager. You do not need to perform this task when migrating from a previous version.

Updating the subsystem name table
When defining the IBM MQ subsystem we must add an entry to the subsystem name table.
Defining command prefix strings (CPFs)
Each subsystem instance of IBM MQ can have a command prefix string to identify that subsystem.
CPFs in a sysplex environment
Use this topic to understand how to use CPFs within the scope of a sysplex.

Parent topic: Configure the queue manager and channel initiator