Backing up configuration files after creating a queue manager

WebSphere MQ configuration information is stored in the Registry for Windows systems, and in configuration files on UNIX systems.

Windows and WebSphere MQ for Linux (x86 platform) systems

If you use WebSphere MQ for Windows, configuration information is stored in the Windows Registry. Use the WebSphere MQ Explorer (see Changing configuration information on Windows systems) or the amqmdain command (see ServiceOptions) to make changes to the Registry.

If you use WebSphere MQ for Linux (x86 platform), configuration information is stored in configuration files. You can use the WebSphere MQ Explorer (see Changing configuration information on Windows systems).

UNIX systems

There are two types of configuration file:

After creating a queue manager, we recommend that you back up your configuration files.

If, later on, you create another queue manager that causes you problems, you can reinstate the backups when you have removed the source of the problem. As a general rule, back up your configuration files each time you create a new queue manager.

For more information about configuration files, see Configuring WebSphere MQ.