Terms used in this book

The following terms are used throughout this book:

WebSphere MQ family
refers to the following WebSphere MQ products:
WebSphere MQ Messaging
refers to the following messaging product groups:
WebSphere MQ
refers to the following three WebSphere MQ Messaging product groups:
WebSphere MQ Everyplace
Refers to the fourth WebSphere MQ Messaging product group, pervasive messaging.
Device platform
A small computer that is capable of running WebSphere MQ Everyplace only as a client
Server platform
A computer of any size that is capable of running WebSphere MQ Everyplace as a server or client
Gateway
A computer of any size running WebSphere MQ Everyplace programs that include the WebSphere MQ bridge function