This Sun JavaTM System Message Queue 4.2 Installation Guide provides instructions and general information needed to install the Sun Java System Message Queue 4.2 product.
This preface consists of the following sections:
This manual is intended for Message Queue administrators and application developers. Sun Java Enterprise System (JES) users may also need to refer to it for reference information about installed images.
Before reading this manual, you should read the Message Queue Release Notes, which describe new features and enhancements, known issues and limitations, and other information related to the current Message Queue release.
Table P–1 describes the contents of this manual. All readers should read Chapter 1, Introduction, followed by the chapter pertaining to their own particular platform.
Table P–1 Contents of This Manual
Chapter/Appendix |
Description |
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Describes Message Queue product editions, software modules, and supported platforms and components, as well as migration issues for those upgrading from a previous Message Queue release. |
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Provides detailed instructions for installing and uninstalling Message Queue 4.2 on the Solaris platform, along with information on hardware and software requirements, package dependencies, installed directory structure, and the use of Solaris 10 zones to maintain multiple Message Queue installations. |
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Provides detailed instructions for installing and uninstalling Message Queue 4.2 on the Linux platform, along with information on hardware and software requirements, package (RPM) dependencies, and installed directory structure. |
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Provides detailed instructions for installing and uninstalling Message Queue 4.2 on the Windows platform, along with information on hardware and software requirements and installed directory structure. |
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Describes the command line options available for the Message Queue Installer. |
This section describes various conventions used in Message Queue documentation.
Table P–2 shows the typographic conventions used inMessage Queue documentation.
Table P–2 Typographic Conventions
Typeface |
Meaning |
Example |
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AaBbCc123 |
Names of commands, files, and directories, and onscreen computer output |
Edit your .login file. Use ls -a to list all files. machine_name% you have mail. |
AaBbCc123 |
What you type, contrasted with onscreen computer output |
machine_name% su Password: |
AaBbCc123 |
Placeholder: replace with a real name or value |
The command to remove a file is rm fileName. |
AaBbCc123 |
Book titles, new terms, and emphasized words |
Read Chapter 6 in the User’s Guide. A cache is a copy that is stored locally. Do not save the file. Note – Some emphasized items appear online in boldface. |
Table P–3 shows symbol conventions used inMessage Queue documentation.
Table P–3 Symbol Conventions
Symbol |
Description |
Example |
Meaning |
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[ ] |
Encloses optional arguments and command options |
ls [-l] |
The -l option is optional. |
{ | } |
Encloses a set of choices for a required command option |
-d {y|n} |
The -d option requires that you use either the y argument or the n argument. |
${ } |
Indicates a variable reference |
${com.sun.javaRoot} |
References the value of the variable com.sun.javaRoot. |
- |
Joins simultaneous multiple keystrokes |
Ctrl-A |
Hold down the Control key while pressing the A key. |
+ |
Joins consecutive multiple keystrokes |
Ctrl+A+N |
Press the Control key, release it, and then press the subsequent keys. |
-> |
Indicates hierarchical menu selection in a graphical user interface |
File -> New -> Templates |
From the File menu, choose New; from the New submenu, choose Templates. |
Message Queue makes use of three directory variables; how they are set varies from platform to platform. Table P–4 describes these variables and how they are used on the Solaris, Linux, and Windows platforms.
In this manual, these directory variables are shown without platform-specific environment variable notation or syntax (such as $IMQ_HOME on UNIX). Non-platform-specific pathnames use UNIX directory separator (/) notation.
The information resources listed in this section provide further information about Message Queue in addition to that contained in this manual.
The documents that comprise the Message Queue documentation set are listed in the following table in the order in which you might normally use them. These documents are available through the Sun documentation Web site at
Click “Software,” followed by “Application & Integration Services,” and then “Message Queue.”
Table P–5 Message Queue Documentation Set
Document |
Audience |
Description |
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Sun Java System Message Queue 4.2 Technical Overview |
Developers and administrators |
Describes Message Queue concepts, features, and components. |
Developers and administrators |
Includes descriptions of new features, limitations, and known bugs, as well as technical notes. |
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Developers and administrators |
Explains how to install Message Queue software on Solaris, Linux, and Windows platforms. |
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Sun Java System Message Queue 4.2 Developer’s Guide for Java Clients |
Developers |
Provides a quick-start tutorial and programming information for developers of Java client programs using the Message Queue implementation of the JMS or SOAP/JAXM APIs. |
Administrators, also recommended for developers |
Provides background and information needed to perform administration tasks using Message Queue administration tools. |
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Sun Java System Message Queue 4.2 Developer’s Guide for C Clients |
Developers |
Provides programming and reference documentation for developers of C client programs using the Message Queue C implementation of the JMS API (C-API). |
Sun Java System Message Queue 4.2 Developer’s Guide for JMX Clients |
Administrators |
Provides programming and reference documentation for developers of JMX client programs using the Message Queue JMX API. |
The Message Queue message service conforms to the Java Message Service (JMS) application programming interface, described in the Java Message Service Specification. This document can be found at the URL
JMS and Message Queue API documentation in JavaDoc format is included in your Message Queue installation at the locations shown in Table P–6, depending on your platform. This documentation can be viewed in any HTML browser. It includes standard JMS API documentation as well as Message Queue–specific APIs.
Table P–6 JavaDoc Locations
Platform |
Location |
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Solaris |
/usr/share/javadoc/imq/index.html |
Linux |
/opt/sun/mq/javadoc/index.html |
Windows |
IMQ_HOME\javadoc\index.html where IMQ_HOME is the Message Queue home directory |
Message Queue provides a number of example client applications to assist developers.
Example Java client applications are located in the following directories, depending on platform. See the README files located in these directories and their subdirectories for descriptive information about the example applications.
Platform |
Location |
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Solaris |
/usr/demo/imq/ |
Linux |
/opt/sun/mq/examples |
Windows |
IMQ_HOME/demo/ where IMQ_HOME is the Message Queue home directory |
Example C client applications are located in the following directories, depending on platform. See the README files located in these directories and their subdirectories for descriptive information about the example applications.
Platform |
Location |
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Solaris |
/opt/SUNWimq/demo/C/ |
Linux |
/opt/sun/mq/examples/C/ |
Windows |
IMQ_HOME/demo/C/ where IMQ_HOME is the Message Queue home directory |
Example Java Management Extensions (JMX) client applications are located in the following directories, depending on platform. See the README files located in these directories and their subdirectories for descriptive information about the example applications.
Platform |
Location |
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Solaris |
/opt/SUNWimq/demo/imq/jmx |
Linux |
/opt/sun/mq/examples/jmx |
Windows |
IMQ_HOME\demo\jmx where IMQ_HOME is the Message Queue home directory |
Online help is available for the Message Queue command line utilities; seeChapter 15, Command Line Reference, in Sun Java System Message Queue 4.2 Administration Guide for details. The Message Queue graphical user interface (GUI) administration tool, the Administration Console, also includes a context-sensitive help facility; see the section “Administration Console Online Help” in Chapter 2, Quick-Start Tutorial, in Sun Java System Message Queue 4.2 Administration Guide.
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