The parameters in the MESSAGING section of the file allow InterChange Server to set up a client relationship with the messaging service. All of these parameters must be present in the configuration file.
Required
Specifies the messaging product in use. The value can be IDL or MQSERIES.
Example: MESSAGING_TYPE = MQSERIES
MESSAGING_TYPE = MQSERIES
Specifies the port numbers needed for multiple WebSphere MQ managers.
Default Port = 1414.
Required
Specifies the WebSphere MQ queue manager that this InterChange Server uses to send and receive messages. This parameter is not required if you are using InterChange Server internal messaging capabilities.
Example: QUEUE_MANAGER = MY.QUEUE.MANAGER
There is no default value for this parameter.
Required
Names the computer on which the WebSphere MQ queue manager is running.
Example: HOST_NAME = SWIP
There is no default value for this parameter.
Required
Specifies the logical connection over which the WebSphere MQ client interacts with the queue manager. If you are first installing WebSphere MQ for use with InterChange Server, leave the value at CHANNEL1. If you are already using WebSphere MQ and Channel 1 is in use, assign an unused channel number.
You must create and define the channel number in WebSphere MQ.
Example: CLIENT_CHANNEL = CHANNEL2
CLIENT_CHANNEL = CHANNEL1