Changes in this edition (SC34-6588-00)

In WebSphere MQ for Windows Version 5.3, support for WebSphere(R) MQ SSL is provided using Microsoft SSL. In WebSphere MQ for Windows Version 6.0, support for WebSphere MQ SSL is provided using Global Security Kit (GSKit) SSL. Migration of security certificates from the certificate store on WebSphere MQ for Windows V5.3 or V5.3.1 to a GSKit key repository, is described in the book WebSphere MQ: Migration.

WebSphere MQ support for DCE security exits has been withdrawn.

Support for distributed channels as queue manager objects has been added.

In WebSphere MQ Version 6.0, PCF commands can be used to access Object Authority Manager (OAM) administration commands.

Support for resetting SSL secret keys has been added.

These changes are since the last edition of the book, which was WebSphere MQ: Security, Version 5.3 (SC34-6079-01).