Re: CSD08 on Windows 2000 Server

2004-11-23 Thread philip . distefano
Why doesn't it restart ? Are there any Events posted ? May be a user login/domain issue. Bender, Alan [EMAIL PROTECTED] Bender, Alan [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent by: MQSeries List [EMAIL PROTECTED] 11/23/2004 02:39 PM Please respond to MQSeries List To: [EMAIL

Re: Backing up Q files but not the LOG files

2004-11-17 Thread philip . distefano
You should check with IBM, however... The technique will work, but if an object is broken, then it will likely be broken forever. Also, there's no guarantee the queue file will accurately reflect the state of the queue. That is, there may be messages that would have been backed out and synced

Re: 'q' file resize

2004-11-15 Thread philip . distefano
Issue a clear queue command on the empty queue, but the queue cannot be opened elsewhere. Jeff A Tressler [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] cc: Sent by:

Re: 'q' file resize

2004-11-15 Thread philip . distefano
Try it your self and see. Potkay, Peter M (ISD, IT) To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED]cc: RTFORD.COMSubject: Re: 'q' file resize

Re: SSL certificate management

2004-11-10 Thread philip . distefano
It gives no warning. Usually, the Certificate Authority would publish a list of certs that are due to expire. The CA should give at least on months notice. Ward, Mike S [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: OAM and Security Related Question

2004-10-22 Thread philip . distefano
no, you need to create a separate group for the mquser userid. whenever you grant authority to an individual user, all members in the same group get that same authority. And, yes any member of the mqm group gets the full authority of the mqm group... Driscoll Tom -

Re: Security Exit

2004-10-18 Thread philip . distefano
I apologize for sending this to you all. It was not my intention to do so. However, you now have a pretty good Security Exit that works on 3 platforms, and addresses SSL concerns as well. By the by, this IS a security exit, and it documented in a separate DESIGN document (I won't trouble you

Re: Starting a 5.3 Queue manager

2004-10-15 Thread philip . distefano
you can try setting the MAXINITIATOR qm.ini to zero... I think that is what that parameter is for... |-+ | | Lawrence Coombs | | | [EMAIL PROTECTED]| | | M | | | Sent

Re: Starting a 5.3 Queue manager

2004-10-15 Thread philip . distefano
That's not documented it is ? Also, then what would be the effect of setting MAXINITIATORS=0 ? Paul Clarke [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] IBM.COM cc: Sent by:

Re: Starting a 5.3 Queue manager

2004-10-15 Thread philip . distefano
we love long stories... |-+ | | Lawrence Coombs | | | [EMAIL PROTECTED]| | | M | | | Sent by: MQSeries| | | List | | |

Re: need help finding MQCHT_SENDER

2004-10-14 Thread philip . distefano
#include cmqc.h #include cmqxc.h Rick Tsujimoto [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] .CANON.COMcc: Sent by: MQSeries List Subject: need help finding

Re: MQ Upgrade V 5.2 to 5.3 on Solaris

2004-10-06 Thread philip . distefano
As I recall there's nothing really to do expect install the new software. mq will migrate the data. However, there's no going back ! if you want to go back to 5.2 for some reason, you will need to copy the /var/mqm directory structure as backup before you install 5.3.

Re: MO72

2004-09-29 Thread philip . distefano
Paul... you have already mentioned this, but is the support pack Supported ?? By the by, I've been using the new beta of MO71 .. thus far no problems. thanks ! Paul Clarke [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

ikeyman fix pack

2004-09-29 Thread philip . distefano
Does anyone know where the IKEYMAN fix pack would be for AIX ? Can't seem to find it anymore... Thanks ! This communication is for informational purposes only. It is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any financial instrument or as an official

Re: MQ WBIMB Windows Backup

2004-09-20 Thread philip . distefano
Although I've not done this for a queue manager, on other apps, I export the registry entry, and import them when restoring...(using regedit). Robert Broderick [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] OTMAIL.COM

Re: Keeping MQ Queues Open

2004-09-20 Thread philip . distefano
With 5.3 the MQOPEN overhead is dramatically reduced for reopens (see performance reports). What is still very costly is MQCONNs when a new connection is being established. If you are using SSL, multiply by 10 or 100. Potkay, Peter M (ISD, IT)

Re: MQ WBIMB Windows Backup

2004-09-20 Thread philip . distefano
Well I know we run ms03, and our own program to backup the OAM, every week or whenever a config change occurs. We don't have to many intel qmgrs, but there are a few. While your thinking about this don't forget about SSL Certs. On intel, you can't just copy the sto files, you need to keep a

Re: MO71 Version 5.3.4 Beta

2004-09-15 Thread philip . distefano
Paul, Yes. Please send the beta to me. Thanks ! Phil Paul Clarke [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] IBM.COM cc: Sent by: MQSeriesSubject: MO71 Version 5.3.4

Re: SAVEQMGR

2004-09-14 Thread philip . distefano
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=203q1=mA1Juid=swg24000673loc=en_UScs=utf-8lang=en |-+ | | Karla Kirkpatrick| | | [EMAIL PROTECTED]| | | COM | | | Sent by:

Re: svrconn chl question(s)

2004-08-23 Thread philip . distefano
This parameter was designed for use by QM to QM connections, not MQClient. The Admin Guides states, as you've said, the channel types supported. Also, take note that the manual states it works for amqcrsta there's no mention about runmqlsr Wyatt, T Rob

Re: Very Basic VMS questions

2004-07-19 Thread philip . distefano
As long as we're talking basics has anyone implemented a C Channel Security Exit on VMS ? Any gotya's ? I've written a security exit that runs on Win2K, Sun, AIX, and z/OS, but now someone wants to run it on VMS. As I understand it, VMS is back level to MQ 5.0 (or 5.1). Beside that

Re: File transfer

2004-07-12 Thread philip . distefano
There used to be a support pack for OS/2 that did file transfer. Don't know if it supplied the source code but take a look. Also, WMQI has file transfer nodes you can utilize. [EMAIL PROTECTED] .AU To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: So long, and thanks for all the fish!

2004-06-28 Thread philip . distefano
Good Luck Bill ! Have fun volunteer ! This communication is for informational purposes only. It is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any financial instrument or as an official confirmation of any transaction. All market prices, data and other

Re: Changing MQXQH on the fly

2004-05-27 Thread philip . distefano
Pavel, We do this type of work in a message exit... Pavel Tolkachev pavel.tolkachev@To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] DB.COM cc: Sent by: MQSeriesSubject: Changing MQXQH on

Re: Changing MQXQH on the fly

2004-05-27 Thread philip . distefano
Candle's PQEdit (Pathways now). can edit the xmit header... Roger Lacroix [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ALWARE.BIZ cc: Sent by: MQSeries Subject: Re:

Re: Problem with clearing a queue

2004-05-25 Thread philip . distefano
Gina, Sounds like the channel is Indoubt. Resolve the channel with the BACKOUT option. Then see if you can clear the queue. If this works i think you will need to reset the sequence number before starting the channel back up. Gina McCarthy

Re: CSD 6

2004-05-07 Thread philip . distefano
Me too. I eventually killed any processes beginning with amq or runmq, then the installed worked OK. I first, stopped the mq services. Rick Tsujimoto [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] .CANON.COM

Re: SSL on z/OS and RACF

2004-04-30 Thread philip . distefano
All, Does anyone know if it's necessary to have a unique key ring for each queue manager on z/OS ? On the distributed side, it is necessary. From my reading in WMQ Security (z/OS), I think you use the same key ring for all queue managers, but I'm not 100% sure about this. Any help is

Re: Message Tracking

2004-04-29 Thread philip . distefano
Roger, The api crossing exit which comes with WMQ addresses most of your concerns. Have you looked at it ? Bullock, Rebecca (CSC) To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED]cc:

Re: MQ Security Certificates

2004-04-13 Thread philip . distefano
you can get makecert from Microsoft Ward, Mike S [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent by: MQSeriescc: List Subject: MQ Security Certificates

Re: Upgrading MQ 5.2 to 5.3 and persistent msgs

2004-04-13 Thread philip . distefano
YES. Philip DiStefano (Embedded image moved to file: pic24484.gif)  (Embedded image moved to file: pic08281.gif)  (Embedded image moved to file: pic04734.gif) This communication is for informational purposes only. It is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase

Re: VAX Security...

2004-04-01 Thread philip . distefano
Tim, Thank for replying. We have our own IP blocking Security exit, but it's never been compiled or used on VAX. I think it's the only way available using MQ technology. Do you know of any VAX based technology we can use to strengthen the security ? Phil Tim

Re: VAX Security...

2004-04-01 Thread philip . distefano
Tim, Yes, of course. How could I forget. We developed such a pair some time ago when using the Entrust PKI to perform authentication. I wonder if Entrust is available on VAX ? I'll check it out and report back to all. Thanks Again, Phil Tim Armstrong

VAX Security...

2004-03-31 Thread philip . distefano
Has anyone addressed or could advise on the MQ Security issues when using VAX ? As I understand it, only MQ V2.2.1 is available on VAX which rules out using SSL or even MQSecure. The only thing I can think of is to use an IP validation security exit, but that's a bit weak. Any advise is

Re: SSL

2004-03-12 Thread philip . distefano
It's a big topic. Look at the Security Guide This communication is for informational purposes only. It is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any financial instrument or as an official confirmation of any transaction. All market prices, data and other

Re: RCVR versus RQSTR channels

2004-03-11 Thread philip . distefano
Rao, I have one more point to add to Paul's. If you do NOT specify the CONNAME on the SERVER channel, there's no MQ mechanism to automatically start the Requester channel to induce the SERVER channel. Therefore, you will need to devise your own method to keep the channel running. Phil

Re: Locking down MQ files/registry on Windows

2004-03-10 Thread philip . distefano
Gary, you could disable their ability to change the registry by using the gpedit.msc tool. - Admin Templates - System (right click) change Disable registry editing tools to Enabled. However, if they know about this tool, they could always undo...

Re: AMQ4757

2004-03-02 Thread philip . distefano
make sure there are no runmq... processes too. This communication is for informational purposes only. It is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any financial instrument or as an official confirmation of any transaction. All market prices, data and other

Re: retiring

2004-02-27 Thread philip . distefano
Dave, Dinosaurs never die, they just go underground. So what's your next ride ? Good Luck from kindred spirt, Phil Dave Adam [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] RVALU.COM cc:

Re: SSL and Security exits

2004-02-24 Thread philip . distefano
John, Please check this out. It contains a nice security exit but it does not deal will SSL. You need to add a few things. http://www.mrmq.dk/index.htm?page1.htm #ifdef MQCD_VERSION_7 /* verifies you are running on WMQ 5.3 */ /* is the channel using SSL ? */ if

Re: OAM and Security Exits

2004-02-24 Thread philip . distefano
well, if all of your authorized clients have access to all queues, there's no problem. But if this is not the case, then using the facilities of the OAM are in order. The Security Exit should (could) set the MCAUSER field corresponding to the clients authority (as per OAM settings).

Re: SSL and Security exits

2004-02-23 Thread philip . distefano
John, If you set the SSLPEER parameter to the specific remote Distinguished Name, then you could simply set the MCAUSER to the correct identity to limit access. This would take advantage of OAM, thereby providing Access Authority. If the incoming DN does not match the one coded in the SSLPEER,

Re: SSL and Security exits

2004-02-23 Thread philip . distefano
I'd love to, but unfortunately it is the property of JPMorgan Chase Co. However, if you can find a shell for a Security Exit, I would be willing to provide some feed back as to WHAT you would have to keep in mind when developing the code. John Melden

Re: monitor MQ z/OS with MO71 ?

2004-02-17 Thread philip . distefano
Ben, Yes, I've gotten it to work. In fact, it's worked since 1996. What kind of problem are you having ? do you check off the MVS box ? The queue is SYSTEM.COMMAND.INPUT (normally), not SYSTEM.ADMIN.COMMAND. This communication is for informational purposes only. It is not

Re: monitor MQ z/OS with MO71 ?

2004-02-17 Thread philip . distefano
Ben, MO71, will tell you the reason code. If it's 2035, then perhaps RACF is the issue you cannot connect. Benjamin F. ZhouTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED]cc:

Re: messages jumps from localq to dlq

2004-02-13 Thread philip . distefano
I remember seeing the 65540 reason code when message were put to the DLQ by MQSI. So, are you using MQSI ? David Awerbuch [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] AHOO.COMcc:

amqrmppa ??

2004-02-11 Thread philip . distefano
Does anyone know what this program is for ? it seems to be associated with the MCA. This communication is for informational purposes only. It is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any financial instrument or as an official confirmation of any transaction.

Re: amqrmppa ??

2004-02-11 Thread philip . distefano
how is this different the amqcrsta ?(if using inetd). I seem to have both of these. Bright, Frank [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] HEALTH.COMcc: Sent by: MQSeries

Re: amqrmppa ??

2004-02-11 Thread philip . distefano
I could not find any doc on this. Where have you read about it ? Potkay, Peter M (PLC, IT) To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED]cc: RTFORD.COMSubject: Re:

Re: amqrmppa ??

2004-02-11 Thread philip . distefano
Excellent. Thank you. Wyatt, T. Rob [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] MERICA.COM cc: Sent by: MQSeries Subject: Re: amqrmppa ?? List

Re: Replacement for Candle Corporation's PQEDIT product

2004-02-03 Thread philip . distefano
You can use support pack MO71 to do all but change individual messages. The only drawback I'm aware of is that it does not provide a means to audit its activity. However, that's easily corrected. Of course, it is a support pack, so you could not get emergencies resolved in a timely manner. I've

Re: Internet Access to MQ Servers

2004-01-29 Thread philip . distefano
you can put a qmgr inside the fire wall, but then the messages will be put to disk in the DMZ. Bill Anderson [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] TA.AERO cc: Sent by:

Re: Channel Parameters

2004-01-27 Thread philip . distefano
Mr. Sphere, If it's not a problem for the channel to always be running, then fine. However, knowing the behavior of the application, I would disconnect it after 5 minutes of inactivity, then have the chin start it once messages arrive. By the by, are the messages very large ? That is, how long

Re: Channel Parameters

2004-01-27 Thread philip . distefano
MaxChannel default is 100. I don't see a problem with leaving it up and running, but I would advise you let it stop during periods of inactivity. I'm just frugal. Web Sphere [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Channel Exits

2004-01-27 Thread philip . distefano
That would be funny... understandable, but funny.. Wyatt, T. Rob [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] MERICA.COM cc: Sent by: MQSeries Subject: Re: Channel Exits

API Crossing Exit on z/OS ?

2004-01-26 Thread philip . distefano
I know there's an api crossing exit for CICS on z/OS, and one available on the distributed platforms, but does IBM plan on having an API Crossing exit similar to that on the distributed environment available on z/OS ? Any comments ... Interest ... ? what does IBM have to say ? thanks, PHIL

Re: How to back up authorites on Windows2000 MQ5.3

2004-01-20 Thread philip . distefano
are you referring to amqoamd ? Robert Broderick [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] OTMAIL.COM cc: Sent by: MQSeries Subject: Re: How to back up authorites on

Re: Channel Exits

2004-01-15 Thread philip . distefano
Bob, I too have done the same, journaling a best practices for MQ. You have to be careful to review it each time a new release comes out. Often the lessons we've learned are not documented and can change without any notice. Phil This communication is for informational purposes only. It is

Re: Server Connections Channels

2004-01-08 Thread philip . distefano
See AdoptNewMCA parameter for qm.ini (System Admin Guide) Bob Kasischke [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] SFARGO.COM cc: Sent by: MQSeries List Subject:

Re: Auditting SSL Connections

2003-11-19 Thread philip . distefano
Yes there is. The SSLPEER parameter is set to the remote Distinguished Name. But you must wait to the INIT-SEC phase.. Tom Fox [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] .COMcc:

Re: More than one CHIN on a z/OS queue manager?

2003-11-17 Thread philip . distefano
Just a side question, but would you need to start one CHIN for every Port you want a queue manager to service ? Dave Adam [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] RVALU.COM cc:

Re: Trace Files for a Queue manager

2003-11-07 Thread philip . distefano
should be endmqtrc. but check out the parameters. you may need to do the endmqtrc cmd twice once more with the -e parameter.. Sony Varghese [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ILEVER.COM cc:

Re: Does anyone have or know of a Channel Table Maintenance tool ?

2003-11-05 Thread philip . distefano
Bill Thanks. I did find that, but it has to be updated to handle 5.3 parameters. There are two PERL scripts. The first transforms a channel table to an INI style file, and the second does the reverse. It seems OK so we're taking a look at it to see if we can change it to handle the 5.3

Does anyone have or know of a Channel Table Maintenance tool ?

2003-11-04 Thread philip . distefano
All, We have had some interest in using the channel table, but without a proper maintenance tool, it is quite cumbersome. Using the queue manager to do this is awkward at best. Several years ago, I recall there was a firm which that said it had such a tool. Is anyone aware of a similar tool

Re: Message Browse Tool

2003-11-02 Thread philip . distefano
Use MO71... Christopher Fryett [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] FOMAHA.COM cc: Sent by: MQSeriesSubject: Re: Message Browse Tool

Re: To many SVRCONN Connections on WebSphere MQ V5.3

2003-10-23 Thread philip . distefano
All... Try lowering the heartbeat interval from the 300 default to 30 seconds then change the queue manager configuration by adding the AdoptNewMCA=ALL AdoptNewMCACheck=ALL. Check the System Admin guide for details... Phil Scott Gray [EMAIL

Re: SSL with WMQ Clients

2003-10-20 Thread philip . distefano
You don't have to use the MQSSLKEYR if you use MQCONNX and specify the key file within the params. Wmq Techie [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T.NET cc: Sent by:

Re: SSL with WMQ Clients

2003-10-20 Thread philip . distefano
Yes a single store can have multiple certificates, but only one can be specified as THE personal certificate for that store. If all you want is to verify the incoming certificates, then you should be installing a DER type not a PKCS12 type certificate for the remote entities.

Re: Error creating Key Repository on WMQ5.3 CSD4

2003-10-14 Thread philip . distefano
Well, I've never used the -expire parameter, but all the other parms are OK. Since you're creating the kdb, make sure it does not exist prior to executing the command. Also, all the path info is valid.

Re: Check Channel Status programmatically

2003-10-10 Thread philip . distefano
Bryan, I'm coming in on this thread a bit late, so if I'm being redundant, accept my apologies. Checking the Channel status using MQSC is no assurance the channel is functioning normally. You need to actually send a message across it. I suggest you create an inbound/outbound channel pair;

Re: XA across client channel?

2003-10-10 Thread philip . distefano
It is expensive, but remember that you do not have to administer MQ at the client location. That brings to cost of ownership down a bit. Phil |-+--- | | Wyatt, T. Rob | | | [EMAIL PROTECTED]| | |

Re: A program the uses MQSeries Client and Server libraries

2003-09-30 Thread philip . distefano
Just a guess, but if you executed the 'mqver' as a system command, the reply may give you a hint. I don't believe, the command comes with a client install. Name:WebSphere MQ Version: 530.3 CSD03 CMVC level: p530-CSD03J BuildType: IKAP - (Production) Jeff

Re: A program the uses MQSeries Client and Server libraries

2003-09-30 Thread philip . distefano
I suggest, if you follow this technique, you load the Server Libs first, since it is not unusual to install both libraries. John Scott [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] .CO.UK cc:

Websphere MQ Express ?

2003-09-30 Thread philip . distefano
Has anyone seen this new product announcement ? It appears to be plain MQ, but for Windows or Linux. Check this out: http://www-3.ibm.com/fcgi-bin/common/ssi/ssialias?infotype=ansubtype=caappname=Demonstrationhtmlfid=897/ENUS203-258 Would anyone from IBM care to explain the differences

Re: Websphere MQ Express ?

2003-09-30 Thread philip . distefano
Good Grief Charlie Brown, You're right. Seems like the majority of the functionality is the same, they're just reacting to a fundamental change in computer manufacturing, where now there can be very many CPUs (70). The pricing method is becoming obsolete. (Embedded image moved to file:

Re: Does anybody have the doc regarding Relative API call cost

2003-09-29 Thread philip . distefano
Check the Performance guide for Websphere MQ of your particular platform... KANE, TOM M (SBCSI) To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] cc: Sent by: MQSeriesSubject:

Tech Conference ??

2003-09-17 Thread philip . distefano
Does anyone know where and when the next MQ Tech Conference is for the US ? This communication is for informational purposes only. It is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any financial instrument or as an official confirmation of any transaction. All market

Re: Security with Server Connection channels

2003-09-10 Thread philip . distefano
Pavel, The SSLPEER parameter is actually a filter. Therefore you can code it like SSLPEER(CN=APPL*, O=MYCompany, OU=Any*, C=US). This will then permit any CN prefixed by APPL and any OU prefix by Any. By using the filter you can service and validate many different Distinguished Names

Re: Security with Server Connection channels

2003-09-10 Thread philip . distefano
Pavel, I actually build a Security Exit to address your concern. It checks either the incoming IP address or the incoming SSLPEER against a list of SSLPEER (Distinguished Names) and/or IP addresses, and then assigns a corresponding user id to the MCAUSER field. The exit can also be used to

Re: Altering queue characteristics

2003-09-08 Thread philip . distefano
I wouldn't use AMI since it is being dropped from support... [EMAIL PROTECTED] ITICORP.COM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent by: MQSeriescc: List Subject: Re:

Re: MO71 Queue Statistics...

2003-09-05 Thread philip . distefano
Thank you all for replying... The behavior is rather strange. Does anyone know why the WMQ Design resets the stats after they've been listed ? mikhail malamud [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] .NET

MO71 Queue Statistics...

2003-09-04 Thread philip . distefano
Paul All ! After requesting the Queue Stats, if I cancel and re-display the INPUT stats have been reset when I haven't requested a reset. Am I missing something ? I have the initial-refreash turned on. The point is, if I want to just look at the stats without resetting them. How do I

Re: MQExplorer Security - Another way

2003-08-14 Thread philip . distefano
your security requirements can become quite difficult. Philip DiStefano IBM Certified Solutions Expert - MQSeries IBM Certified Developer - MQSeries IBM Certified Specialist - MQSeries |-+ | | Heggie, Peter | | | [EMAIL

Re: MQExplorer Security - Another way

2003-08-14 Thread philip . distefano
Paul, Nice job implementing SSL for MO71. I've tried all aspects including CRL and all worked fine. Thanks ! Phil Paul Clarke [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] IBM.COM cc:

Re: MCAUSER - conflicting descriptions?

2003-08-14 Thread philip . distefano
FYI... There's another wrinkle to the MCAUSER field. This field is also available on SENDER/SERVER channels, implying that a security exit could change the id to something other than mqm. Unfortunately, that's not how it works and therefore, the affect of setting the MCAUSER field on the these

Re: MQSeries 5.3 Client and SSL

2003-07-30 Thread philip . distefano
If the cert is issued in PKCS12 format then that file can be given to as many entities, and SSL will let it pass. This is true even if you set the SSLPEER, use SSLAUTH(Required), even if you do CRL checking. you may want to check the incoming IP address using a security exit.

Re: Design Review - custom trigger monitor vs triggered program

2003-07-30 Thread philip . distefano
Don, Well it's one way for an application to process any number of unknown named queues... Thomas, Don [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] OM cc: Sent by: MQSeries

Re: Design Review - custom trigger monitor vs triggered program

2003-07-30 Thread philip . distefano
I agree with Paval on the DLQ issue. Unless you are prepared to process the DLQ and your applications can suffer both delayed and out of sequence messages you really shouldn't use on. Also, if some errant queue manager is sending your queue manager messages to queues which do not exist, the

Re: Design Review - custom trigger monitor vs triggered program

2003-07-29 Thread philip . distefano
Hi Pete ! Long time... After the program processes the Queue named in MQTMC2, does it close the queue ? If not, then MQ will not issue a new trigger message. Is the program multi-threaded? if not, then you're causing a bottle neck for other trigger messages for other queues. It might be more

Re: position available in Columbus Ohio

2003-07-25 Thread philip . distefano
Well, if there were and they too would pay the relocation costs, I'd be the first on line for it. I LOVED Australia. [EMAIL PROTECTED] .AU To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent by: MQSeriescc:

Message Tracking Software

2003-07-24 Thread philip . distefano
WMQers, Besides Bristol's Transaction Vision, what other message tracking software is available in the market ? Thank you for your input ! Phil This communication is for informational purposes only. It is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any financial

Re: Message Tracking Software

2003-07-24 Thread philip . distefano
Glen Robert... Thank you for your reply. WMQers ! Thanks for the data. Has anyone used any of these products ? I'm trying to flesh out a requirements document. Thus far I'll research... 1. Transaction Vision, by Bristol 2. Q'Nami, by MQSoftware 3. InStream, by UniTech

Re: Message Tracking Software

2003-07-24 Thread philip . distefano
Wyatt, StatWatch ? Who is the developer ? Wyatt, T. Rob [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] MERICA.COM cc: Sent by: MQSeries Subject: Re: Message Tracking

Re: Message Tracking Software

2003-07-24 Thread philip . distefano
Peter, Does it use exits (channel or API xing) to obtain the data ? What mechanism (if you know) ? Thanks, Phil peter d [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] NE.NET cc:

Re: Message Tracking Software

2003-07-24 Thread philip . distefano
That's what I thought. Thanks! One more question. Does it also use its own Security Exit ? Philip DiStefano IBM Certified Solutions Expert - MQSeries IBM Certified Developer - MQSeries IBM Certified Specialist - MQSeries peter d [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: A couple of basic questions

2003-07-22 Thread philip . distefano
The Max Msg also depends upon the MaxMsgSize of the corresponding Channel Definition (of a channel is used). Roger Lacroix [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ALWARE.BIZ cc:

Re: Reality check - dots in names

2003-07-21 Thread philip . distefano
Well, when using dots MQ creates its queue file directory with !. Wyatt, T. Rob [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] MERICA.COM cc: Sent by: MQSeries Subject:

Re: Spiraling downhill (OT)

2003-06-18 Thread philip . distefano
Yes, it was about at that time Congress was convinced to change the emigration laws, by creating the H-1B and L1 visas. These permits firms to temporarily bring foreign born professionals into the US to handle this extra work. Now, however, the H-1B and L1 temps are still in the US. At what

Re: MQ software evolution - fill in the gaps?

2003-06-11 Thread philip . distefano
Comprehensive as usual ! Gary Ward [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] A.NET cc: Sent by: MQSeriesSubject: MQ software evolution - fill in the gaps?

WMQ V5.3 some observations.

2003-04-04 Thread philip . distefano
Fellow WMQers, Now that we've gained some experience I would like to share some observations and, hopefully, confirmation on them. It seems to me, that if you stop an outbound channel, a RESET becomes needed since, on occasion, the sender channels sequence number is, some how, set back to 1.

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