Guidelines for Windows 2000 and Windows 2003

This information applies only when you are running WebSphere MQ in a Windows 2000 or Windows 2003 environment.

WebSphere MQ for Windows runs on Windows 2003, Windows 2000, and Windows XP, but the operation of WebSphere MQ security can be affected by differences between the platforms.

WebSphere MQ security relies on calls to the operating system API for information about user authorizations and group memberships. Some functions do not behave identically on the Windows(R) systems. This section includes descriptions of how those differences might affect WebSphere MQ security when you are running WebSphere MQ in a Windows 2000 or Windows 2003 environment.