WebSphere MQ File Transfer Edition

System requirements

WebSphere MQ File Transfer Edition adds file transfer services to WebSphere MQ for reliable, auditable secure file movement. Please see below for System requirements.

WebSphere MQ - File Transfer Edition V7.0.4

For agent and command queue managers:
- WebSphere MQ V6.0 fix pack 6.0.2.4 or later
    For IBM i installations:
    - WebSphere MQ V6.0 fix pack 6.0.2.7 (5724H72) plus
    - WebSphere MQ Java Messaging and Web Services (5724L26, which accompanies 5724H72)

- WebSphere MQ V7.0 fix pack 7.0.0.1 or later
    For IBM i installations:
    - WebSphere MQ V7.0 fix pack 7.0.1.0 or later

For coordination queue manager:
- WebSphere MQ V7.0 fix pack 7.0.0.1 or later
    For IBM i installations:
    - WebSphere MQ V7.0 fix pack 7.0.1.0 or later

Operating System	Versions supported for WebSphere MQ File Transfer Server and WebSphere MQ File Transfer Client	Additional versions supported for WebSphere MQ File Transfer Client only
AIX	AIX 5.3 plus TL04 and appropriate firmware AIX V6.1 AIX V7.1	AIX 5.2 with Maintenance level 3
HP-UX	HP-UX 11i V2 (11.23) (Itanium) HP-UX 11i V3 (11.31) (Itanium) HP-UX V11.11 (PA-RISC)
Linux for System x	32-bit: Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) V5.0 or later update Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) V6.0 or later update SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) V9, Service Pack 4 or later SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) V10, Service Pack 1 or later SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) V11 64-bit: Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) V5.3 or later update Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) V6.0 or later update SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) V9, Service Pack 4 or later SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) V10, Service Pack 1 or later SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) V11	32-bit: Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) V4.0, Update 8 or later 64-bit: Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) V4.0, Update 3 or later
Linux for System P	64-bit: SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) V9, Service Pack 3 SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) V10, Service Pack 2 SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) V11 Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) V5.0.2 or later update
Linux for System z	64-bit: Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) V5.0 or later update Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) V6.0 or later update SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) V10 with Service Pack 1, or later SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) V11
Solaris	Sun Solaris V10 on SPARC Sun Solaris V10 on x86-64	Sun Solaris V8 (with SunSolve-recommended Patch Cluster level) on SPARC Sun Solaris V9 (with SunSolve-recommended Patch Cluster level) on SPARC
Windows	32-bit: Microsoft Windows XP Professional (Service Pack 2 or later) Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Service Pack 2 or later (Standard or Enterprise Edition) Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2, Service Pack 1 or later (Standard or Enterprise Edition) Microsoft Windows Server 2008 (Standard or Enterprise Edition) 64-bit: Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Service Pack 2 or later (Standard or Enterprise Edition) Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2, Service Pack 1 or later (Standard or Enterprise Edition) Microsoft Windows Server 2008 (Standard or Enterprise Edition) Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 (Standard or Enterprise Edition)	32-bit: Microsoft Windows 2000 Server Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Microsoft Windows Vista (Business, Edition) 64-bit: Microsoft Windows Vista (Business, Edition) Microsoft Windows 7 (Professional or Ultimate Edition)
i5/OS, IBM i	IBM Java Version 5.0 at a minimum service release level of SR8a or later, or IBM Java Version 6.0 at a minimum service release level of SR7 or later. Version 5.4 plus:   - PASE (5722SS1 Option 33)   - Qshell (5722SS1 Option 30)   - PTF 5722SS1 SI35777   - IBM Developer Kit for Java, J2SE 5.0 32-bit option (5722JV1 Base + Option 8)   - IBM Toolbox for Java (5722JC1) and PTF 5722JC1 SI36017   - Java Group PTF SF99291   - Database Group PTF SF99504 Version 6.1 plus:   - PASE (5761SS1 Option 33)   - Qshell (5761SS1 Option 30)   - PTF 5761999 MF46740   - IBM Developer Kit for Java, J2SE 5.0 32-bit option (5761JV1 Base + Option 8)   - IBM Toolbox for Java (5761JC1) and PTF 5761JC1 SI36020   - Java Group PTF SF99562   - Database Group PTF SF99601 Version 7.1 plus:   - Extended Directory Support (5770SS1 Option 3)   - PASE (5770SS1 Option 33)   - Qshell (5770SS1 Option 30)   - IBM Developer Kit for Java, J2SE 5.0 32-bit option (5761JV1 Base + Option 8)   - IBM Toolbox for Java (5761JC1) and PTF 5761JC1 SI36020   - Java Group PTF SF99572   - Database Group PTF SF99701
z/OS	z/OS V1.6, V1.7, V1.8, V1.9, V1.10, V1.11 or V1.12 IBM Java Version 5.0 at a minimum service release level of SR8a or later, or IBM Java Version 6.0 at a minimum service release level of SR7 or later. WebSphere MQ for z/OS V6.0 with at least the following fixes PM17997 (6.0.2.10 MQ Java) WebSphere MQ for z/OS V7.0 fix pack 7.0.1.0 with at least the following fixes: PM03853 and PM00654

Hardware requirements:
Any hardware that is explicitly compatible and fully capable of running the specified operating system, all the corresponding supporting software, and any associated applications unmodified. Responsibility to provide a statement of full compatibility between machines lies with the original equipment provider (if not IBM).
z/OS Hardware requirements:
Any IBM System z processor, capable of running the required level of operating system, that has enough storage to meet the combined requirements of the programming prerequisites, WebSphere MQ for z/OS, the access methods, and the application programs.

Notes:
The prerequisites to run the Web Gateway or the Java Platform, Enterprise Edition (JEE) database logger are as follows:

• You must have one of the following supported combinations of Java Platform, Enterprise Edition (JEE) V5.0 application server and operating system:
• WebSphere Application Server 7.0 fix pack 7.0.0.11 or later
      - Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 or later (32-bit)
      - Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 or later (32-bit or 64-bit)
      - Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Service Pack 1 or later (32-bit or 64-bit)
      - Microsoft Windows Server 2008 (Enterprise or Standard Edition) (32-bit or 64-bit)
      - Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 (Enterprise or Standard Edition) (64-bit)
      - Linux for System x (32-bit): Any version of Linux supported by WebSphere MQ File Transfer Edition 7.0.3 Server Edition that is also supported by WebSphere Application Server 7.0
      - Linux for System x (64-bit): Any version of Linux supported by WebSphere MQ File Transfer Edition 7.0.3 Server Edition that is also supported by WebSphere Application Server 7.0
      - Linux for System p (64-bit): Any version of Linux supported by WebSphere MQ File Transfer Edition 7.0.3 Server Edition that is also supported by WebSphere Application Server 7.0
      - AIX 6.1
• WebSphere Application Server Community Edition 2.1
      - Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 or later (32-bit)
      - Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 or later (32-bit or 64-bit)
      - Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Service Pack 1 or later (32-bit or 64-bit)
      - Microsoft Windows Server 2008 (Enterprise or Standard Edition) (32-bit or 64-bit) with Service Pack 2 or later
      - Linux for System x (32-bit): Any version of Linux supported by WebSphere MQ File Transfer Edition 7.0.3 Server Edition that is also supported by WebSphere Application Server 7.0
      - Linux for System x (64-bit): Any version of Linux supported by WebSphere MQ File Transfer Edition 7.0.3 Server Edition that is also supported by WebSphere Application Server 7.0
      - Linux for System p (64-bit): Any version of Linux supported by WebSphere MQ File Transfer Edition 7.0.3 Server Edition that is also supported by WebSphere Application Server 7.0
      - AIX 6.1
• You must have one of the following supported databases
      - DB2 9.1
      - DB2 9.5
      - DB2 9.7 with fix pack 1 or later
      - Oracle 10g or Oracle 10.2
      - Oracle 11g
• To use the Web Gateway administrative console or the sample web application you must have one of the following web browsers:
      - Firefox 3.0 3.5
      - Internet Explorer 7

Notes:

1. If you are using WebSphere Application Server Community Edition 2.1 you must apply APAR IC72511 to WebSphere MQ before installing the WebSphere MQ JCA Resource Adapter

The prerequisites to run the stand-alone database logger are as follows:

• The WebSphere MQ server installation must be WebSphere MQ 7.0 fix pack 7.0.1.0 or higher
• The operating system must be supported for the Server version of WebSphere MQ File Transfer Edition (see the table at the top of this document)
• The operating system and database must be supported for WebSphere MQ to act as a Transaction Co-ordinator for WebSphere MQ classes for Java applications (via JDBC XA). See the 'Resource Managers' section under the 'Detailed system requirements' page for the required operating system at http://www.ibm.com/software/integration/wmq/requirements/
• You must have one of the following supported databases:
      - DB2 9.1
      - DB2 9.5
      - DB2 9.7 with fix pack 1 or later
      - Oracle 10g or Oracle 10.2
      - Oracle 11g
• For z/OS you must have one of the following supported databases:
      - DB2 8.1

Notes:

1. If you are using Oracle 10.2, you must refer to the following technote before you use the database logger: Oracle 10.2 technote

2. If you are using Linux for System z (64-bit) with Oracle 10g then you need to apply APAR IZ66717 to WebSphere MQ before using the database logger

The prerequisites to run the protocol bridge agent are as follows:

• A standards compliant FTP or SFTP server which uses a UNIX or Windows style file system format
• The following modes of operation are not supported:
    - Bridging from a protocol bridge agent to an FTP or SFTP server running on z/OS
    - Bridging from a protocol bridge agent running on IBM i in EBCDIC mode to an SFTP server

The prerequisites to run the IBM Sterling Connect:Direct bridge agent are as follows:

• For the system running the IBM Sterling Connect:Direct bridge agent, a Connect:Direct for Windows V4.5.01 (Build 16 QC18989 or later) or V4.4.01 (Build 11) server installation on one of the following platforms
      - Microsoft Windows XP Professional (32-bit) with service pack 3 or later
      - Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (32-bit) with service pack 2
      - Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (64-bit) with service pack 2
      - Microsoft Windows Server 2008 (32-bit) with service pack 2
      - Microsoft Windows Server 2008 (64-bit) with service pack 2
• or a Connect:Direct for Unix V4.0.0.0 (with 04 March 2011 maintenance or later) server installation on one of the following platforms
      - Linux for System x (32-bit): Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) V5.0, V5.1, V5.2, V5.3, V5.4, V6.0
      - Linux for System x (64-bit): Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) V5.3, V5.4, V6.0
      - Linux for System x (32-bit): SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) V9 with service pack 1 or later
      - Linux for System x (32-bit): SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) V10 with service pack 1 or later
      - Linux for System x (32-bit): SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) V11
      - Linux for System x (64-bit): SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) V9 with service pack 4 or later
      - Linux for System x (64-bit): SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) V10 with service pack 1 or later
      - Linux for System x (64-bit): SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) V11

The prerequisites to run an IBM Sterling Connect:Direct node as a source or destination of a transfer through a Connect:Direct bridge agent:

• An IBM Sterling Connect:Direct for Windows V4.5.01 (Build 16 QC18989 or later) or V4.4.01 (Build 11) server installation on any environment supported by IBM Sterling Connect:Direct.
• An IBM Sterling Connect:Direct for Unix V4.0.0.0 (with 04 March 2011 maintenance or later) or V3.8 (with 04 March 2011 maintenance or later) server installation on any environment supported by IBM Sterling Connect:Direct
• An IBM Sterling Connect:Direct for z/OS V5.0.00 (with POST5000 APAR bucket), V4.8 (with maintenance PTF PUT4802 or later), V4.7 (with maintenance PTF PUT4702 or later) or V4.6 (with maintenance PTF PUT4603 or later) server installation

Full details of platforms supported can be seen on the IBM Sterling Connect:Direct website

The prerequisites to run the WebSphere MQ Explorer plug-in are as follows:

Any platform that is supported for the MQ Explorer by WebSphere MQ. Check the 'Detailed system requirements' page for the required platform at
http://www.ibm.com/software/integration/wmq/requirements/#WebSphereMQV70/701 (WebSphere MQ V7.0)

The prerequisites to run the WebSphere MQ File Transfer Edition Information Center are as follows:

• Microsoft Windows XP Professional 32-bit
• Microsoft Windows Vista Business 32-bit
• Red Hat Linux Enterprise Edition V5 32-bit

Compatibility

WebSphere MQ File Transfer Edition supports file transfer to and from server and client installations at any level of WebSphere MQ File Transfer Edition. See the 'Migration, coexistence, and compatibility between different versions' section of the Information Center at http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/wmqfte/v7r0/index.jsp?topic=/com.ibm.wmqfte.doc/migration.htm

 

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