Conventions used in this book

Knowing the conventions used in this book will help you to use it more efficiently.
  • The term WebSphere® MQ is used to mean the IBM® WebSphere MQ for Windows® product.
  • The term Windows is used to mean the Microsoft® Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows XP, and Microsoft Windows 2003 products.
  • The terms click, double-click, and right-click are used to describe item selection with the mouse. For keyboard alternatives, refer to the Windows help.
  • The term enter means type the relevant text or command, then press the Enter key.
  • Boldface type indicates the name of an item you need to select or the name of a command.
  • Italics type indicates new terms, book titles, or variable information that must be replaced by an actual value.
  • Monospace type indicates an example (such as a fictitious path or file name) or text that is displayed on the screen.