What is an MQe queue manager

Introduction to the function and use of queue managers

The MQe queue manager is the focal point of the MQe system. It provides:
  • A central point of access to a messaging and queueing network for MQe applications
  • Optional client-side queuing
  • Optional administration functions
  • Once and once-only assured delivery of messages
  • Recovery from failure conditions
  • Extendable rules-based behavior
Unlike base MQ, MQe has a single queue manager type. However, you can program MQe queue managers to act as traditional clients or servers. You can also customize queue manager behavior using rules. The MQe queue manager is embedded within user written programs and these programs can run on any MQe supported device or platform.

You can configure queue managers in a number of different ways, the main types being client, server, and gateway. You can also update the queue store of a queue manager using administration messages. For more information on administration messages, refer to the MQe Configuration Guide.

Communication with other queue managers on the MQe messaging network can be synchronous or asynchronous. If you want to use synchronous communications, the originator, and the target MQe queue managers must both be available on the network. Asynchronous communication allows an MQe application to send messages even when the remote queue manager is offline.


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