Sun Cluster 3.1 Data Service for WebSphere MQ Guide

Sun Cluster HA for WebSphere MQ Overview

WebSphere MQ messaging software enables business applications to exchange information across different operating platforms in a way that is easy and straightforward for programmers to implement. Programs communicate using the WebSphere MQ API that assures once only delivery and time independent communications.

The Sun Cluster HA for WebSphere MQ data service provides a mechanism for orderly startup and shutdown, fault monitoring and automatic failover of the WebSphere MQ service. The following WebSphere MQ components are protected by the Sun Cluster HA for WebSphere MQ data service.

Table 1–2 Protection of Components

Component 

Protected by 

Queue Manager 

Sun Cluster HA for WebSphere MQ 

Channel Initiator 

Sun Cluster HA for WebSphere MQ 

Command Server 

Sun Cluster HA for WebSphere MQ 

Listener  

Sun Cluster HA for WebSphere MQ 

Trigger Monitor 

Sun Cluster HA for WebSphere MQ