Configuring the broker domain

Before you start:

To configure a broker domain, you need the authorization and permission to access WebSphere Business Integration Message Broker resources. Refer to Authorization for configuration tasks.

A broker domain is a collection of brokers that share a common configuration, together with a single Configuration Manager that controls them. A domain can also include a User Name Server that interfaces with operating system facilities to determine valid users and groups for publish/subscribe.

Design a broker domain before creating and configuring its components. Consider the factors described in Designing a broker domain to create a broker domain that best suits its components and the required functionality. Also, review the conceptual information below for an overview of the broker domain, and broker domain components.

Creating the broker domain is a two-stage process. You create the physical components using the command line, and then use the workbench to configure the physical components.

The following set of tasks takes you through the process for configuring the broker domain (depending on the configuration that you require, and the platform that you are using).

If you require a default broker domain configuration, you can use the Getting Started wizard. The Getting Started wizard creates all the components you need to start exploring WebSphere Business Integration Message Broker and run the supplied samples.

Related concepts
Broker domain
Broker
Execution group
Configuration Manager
User Name Server
Authorization for configuration tasks

Related tasks
Creating a User Name Server on z/OS