WA1492 Lab Setup Guide

Minimum Hardware Requirements

• 512 MB of memory or more
• 4GB hard disk space minimum
• CD-ROM drive
• LAN Adapter
• Networked

Minimum Software Requirements

• The operating systems supported by WebSphere MQ for AIX, Version 6.0 are:
  • AIX5L V5.2 (plus maintenance Level 3)
  • AIX5L V5.3
• TCP/IP support
• WebSphere MQ V6 for AIX (Client must provide the product CD.)

* The installation CD for WMQ V6 must be provided by the client – Web Age Solutions can not provide sample copy!

Installation

To install WMQ on your machine please follow the installation instructions described in:

• WebSphere MQ for AIX Quick Beginnings Version 6

In the manual follow:

• skip the “Migrating from an earlier version” section
• Follow Chapter 2. Installing a WebSphere MQ server procedures
• Follow Chapter 3. Installing a WebSphere MQ client
• and “Installing the client on the same machine as a server” procedures

Verify the set up

To verify the WMQ install please follow the verification instructions described in:

• WebSphere MQ for AIX Quick Beginnings Version 6

1. In the manual follow:

• Chapter 2. Installing a WebSphere MQ server procedures
• Follow the “Verifying a local installation” steps only

2. Use the TCP/IP PING command to verify network connections to other classroom machines

3. In the manual follow:

• Chapter 3. Installing a WebSphere MQ client
• Follow the “Verifying the Client installation” steps only