Editing configuration files

Before editing a configuration file, back it up so that you have a copy you can revert to if the need arises.

You can edit configuration files either:

You can edit the default values in the WebSphere MQ configuration files after installation.

If you set an incorrect value on a configuration file attribute, the value is ignored and an operator message is issued to indicate the problem. (The effect is the same as missing out the attribute entirely.)

When you create a new queue manager:

When do you need to edit a configuration file?

You might need to edit a configuration file if, for example:

Configuration file priorities

The attribute values of a configuration file are set according to the following priorities: