AUDIENCE:   This course is for programmers, analysts, system designers and planners who need an overview of the functions and facilities of WebSphere MQ. PREREQUISITES:   An overall understanding of computer systems and networking concepts is expected. DURATION:   1 day. Lecture based with demonstrations. OBJECTIVES:   This course aims to give all delegates, an overview of the functions and facilities inherent in MQ. The course provides a foundation for further WebSphere MQ training and is a prerequisite for our more advanced classes of WebSphere MQ Application Programming and WebSphere MQ Administration. COURSE CONTENT:   Queuing and Client Server Overview Distributed Data Processing Principles of Client-Server Principles of Queuing MQ Overall Structure Queue Manager Local and Remote Queues Channels Triggering The Dead Letter Queue MQ within the operating system MQ Subsystem Principles Relationship with components of the operating system MQ Platforms Summary of availability on all platforms. (Windows, UNIX, z/OS, iSeries etc.) Sample Applications Some worked examples showing the way that systems and programs using MQ can be developed and used. Additional Topics Logs Security Reports IC07/01