Compatibility Issues

This section covers compatibility issues regarding Message Queue 4.3.

Interface Stability

Sun Java System Message Queue uses many interfaces that may change over time. Appendix B, Stability of Message Queue Interfaces, in Sun Java System Message Queue 4.3 Administration Guide classifies the interfaces according to their stability. The more stable an interface, the less likely it is to change in subsequent versions of the product.

Issues Related to the Next Major Release of Message Queue

The next major release of Message Queue might introduce changes that make current Message Queue client appliations incompatible with that release. This information is provided in the interest of full disclosure.

• The locations of individual files installed as part of Sun Java System Message Queue might change. This could break existing applications that depend on the current location of certain Message Queue files.

• Message Queue 3.5 and earlier brokers might no longer be able to operate in a cluster with newer brokers.

• In future releases, Message Queue clients might not be able to use JDK versions that are earlier than 1.5.

• In future releases, Message Queue clients might not be able to use JDK versions that are earlier than 1.6.