MQ

Dear MQ Support Community,

I am reaching out to seek guidance and assistance regarding an upcoming upgrade of my IBM OS400 version from V7R3 to V7R4. The challenge I am facing is that my current MQ version is no longer supported on V7R4.

In my environment, I have a single queue manager and a significant number of queues and channels. I am seeking advice, recommendations, and an upgrade guide for upgrading IBM MQ on IBMi specifically.

If anyone within the community has experience with upgrading IBM MQ on IBMi or possesses knowledge of relevant resources or best practices, I would greatly appreciate your insights. Any guidance on the proper steps, considerations, or potential challenges associated with this upgrade would be immensely valuable.

I understand that each environment may have its unique considerations, but any general advice, experiences, or pointers to official documentation or resources would be highly beneficial.

Thank you in advance for your assistance and support. I am eager to learn from the collective wisdom of the community and successfully navigate this upgrade process.

Nadeem

Updating MQ on an IBMi is quite similar to updating on distributed systems.

The first step is to prepare a rollback if something should go wrong.
At a minimum, the Queue Manager configuration must be exported:
The DMPMQMCFG command saves the definition of all objects in MQSC format in a source file member.
Eventually, if there have been modifications, it is possible to export a copy of the qm.ini file (located /QIBM/UserData/mqm/<qm_name>/)
If one wants to be very careful, and able to re-install the old version of MQ in case of an incident, it is possible to save the current binaries:

ENDMQM <qm_name>
ENDSBS QMQM
CRTLIB LIB(MQ71_BKP)
CRTSAVF FILE(MQ71_BKP/MQBASE)
CRTSAVF FILE(MQ71_BKP/MQOPT1)
...
SAVLICPGM LICPGM(5724H72) DEV(*SAVF) OPTION(*BASE) LNG(*ALL) CHKSIG(*NONE) SAVF(MQ71_BKP/MQBASE)
SAVLICPGM LICPGM(5724H72) DEV(*SAVF) OPTION(1) LNG(*ALL) CHKSIG(*NONE) SAVF(MQ71_BKP/MQOPT1)
...

Then you have to prepare the binaries of the new version :
Once the package is downloaded and dezipped on a PC, you have to create the SAVF on the iSeries and then upload the files in these SAVF:
(for example MQ 9.2)

CRTLIB LIB(MQ92_BIN)
CRTSAVF FILE(MQ92_BIN/MQ92BASE)  
CRTSAVF FILE(MQ92_BIN/MQ92SAMP)  
...
ftp 10.11.49.3
QSECOFR
<password>
bin
put MQ92BASE MQ92_BIN/MQ92BASE        
put MQ92SAMP MQ92_BIN/MQ92SAMP
...

The installation on the iSeries is done "on-top" (no need to remove the old version) :

RSTLICPGM LICPGM(5724H72) DEV(*SAVF) SAVF(MQ92_BIN/MQ92BASE) RSTOBJ(*PGM) OPTION(*BASE) OUTPUT(*PRINT)
RSTLICPGM LICPGM(5724H72) DEV(*SAVF) SAVF(MQ92_BIN/MQ92EN24) RSTOBJ(*LNG) LNG(2924) OUTPUT(*PRINT)    
...

Once the installation of MQ 9.0 is finished and the Queue Manager is restarted, it is necessary to migrate very quickly to MQ version 9.2 or 9.3 to return to the supported levels.
The process is the same as above.

Hope This Help !

Dear MQ Support Community,

I am reaching out to seek guidance and assistance regarding an upcoming upgrade of my IBM OS400 version from V7R3 to V7R4. The challenge I am facing is that my current MQ version is no longer supported on V7R4.

In my environment, I have a single queue manager and a significant number of queues and channels. I am seeking advice, recommendations, and an upgrade guide for upgrading IBM MQ on IBMi specifically.

If anyone within the community has experience with upgrading IBM MQ on IBMi or possesses knowledge of relevant resources or best practices, I would greatly appreciate your insights. Any guidance on the proper steps, considerations, or potential challenges associated with this upgrade would be immensely valuable.

I understand that each environment may have its unique considerations, but any general advice, experiences, or pointers to official documentation or resources would be highly beneficial.

Thank you in advance for your assistance and support. I am eager to learn from the collective wisdom of the community and successfully navigate this upgrade process.

Nadeem

Updating MQ on an IBMi is quite similar to updating on distributed systems.

The first step is to prepare a rollback if something should go wrong.
At a minimum, the Queue Manager configuration must be exported:
The DMPMQMCFG command saves the definition of all objects in MQSC format in a source file member.
Eventually, if there have been modifications, it is possible to export a copy of the qm.ini file (located /QIBM/UserData/mqm/<qm_name>/)
If one wants to be very careful, and able to re-install the old version of MQ in case of an incident, it is possible to save the current binaries:

ENDMQM <qm_name>
ENDSBS QMQM
CRTLIB LIB(MQ71_BKP)
CRTSAVF FILE(MQ71_BKP/MQBASE)
CRTSAVF FILE(MQ71_BKP/MQOPT1)
...
SAVLICPGM LICPGM(5724H72) DEV(*SAVF) OPTION(*BASE) LNG(*ALL) CHKSIG(*NONE) SAVF(MQ71_BKP/MQBASE)
SAVLICPGM LICPGM(5724H72) DEV(*SAVF) OPTION(1) LNG(*ALL) CHKSIG(*NONE) SAVF(MQ71_BKP/MQOPT1)
...

Then you have to prepare the binaries of the new version :
Once the package is downloaded and dezipped on a PC, you have to create the SAVF on the iSeries and then upload the files in these SAVF:
(for example MQ 9.2)

CRTLIB LIB(MQ92_BIN)
CRTSAVF FILE(MQ92_BIN/MQ92BASE)  
CRTSAVF FILE(MQ92_BIN/MQ92SAMP)  
...
ftp 10.11.49.3
QSECOFR
<password>
bin
put MQ92BASE MQ92_BIN/MQ92BASE        
put MQ92SAMP MQ92_BIN/MQ92SAMP
...

The installation on the iSeries is done "on-top" (no need to remove the old version) :

RSTLICPGM LICPGM(5724H72) DEV(*SAVF) SAVF(MQ92_BIN/MQ92BASE) RSTOBJ(*PGM) OPTION(*BASE) OUTPUT(*PRINT)
RSTLICPGM LICPGM(5724H72) DEV(*SAVF) SAVF(MQ92_BIN/MQ92EN24) RSTOBJ(*LNG) LNG(2924) OUTPUT(*PRINT)    
...

Once the installation of MQ 9.0 is finished and the Queue Manager is restarted, it is necessary to migrate very quickly to MQ version 9.2 or 9.3 to return to the supported levels.
The process is the same as above.

Hope This Help !

Dear MQ Support Community,

I am reaching out to seek guidance and assistance regarding an upcoming upgrade of my IBM OS400 version from V7R3 to V7R4. The challenge I am facing is that my current MQ version is no longer supported on V7R4.

In my environment, I have a single queue manager and a significant number of queues and channels. I am seeking advice, recommendations, and an upgrade guide for upgrading IBM MQ on IBMi specifically.

If anyone within the community has experience with upgrading IBM MQ on IBMi or possesses knowledge of relevant resources or best practices, I would greatly appreciate your insights. Any guidance on the proper steps, considerations, or potential challenges associated with this upgrade would be immensely valuable.

I understand that each environment may have its unique considerations, but any general advice, experiences, or pointers to official documentation or resources would be highly beneficial.

Thank you in advance for your assistance and support. I am eager to learn from the collective wisdom of the community and successfully navigate this upgrade process.

Nadeem

Please don't forget to verify the application programs, making the MQ-calls ...
Moving on to MQ v9.0 (or higher) on IBMi, you have to consider the following change. 

Updating MQ on an IBMi is quite similar to updating on distributed systems.

The first step is to prepare a rollback if something should go wrong.
At a minimum, the Queue Manager configuration must be exported:
The DMPMQMCFG command saves the definition of all objects in MQSC format in a source file member.
Eventually, if there have been modifications, it is possible to export a copy of the qm.ini file (located /QIBM/UserData/mqm/<qm_name>/)
If one wants to be very careful, and able to re-install the old version of MQ in case of an incident, it is possible to save the current binaries:

ENDMQM <qm_name>
ENDSBS QMQM
CRTLIB LIB(MQ71_BKP)
CRTSAVF FILE(MQ71_BKP/MQBASE)
CRTSAVF FILE(MQ71_BKP/MQOPT1)
...
SAVLICPGM LICPGM(5724H72) DEV(*SAVF) OPTION(*BASE) LNG(*ALL) CHKSIG(*NONE) SAVF(MQ71_BKP/MQBASE)
SAVLICPGM LICPGM(5724H72) DEV(*SAVF) OPTION(1) LNG(*ALL) CHKSIG(*NONE) SAVF(MQ71_BKP/MQOPT1)
...

Then you have to prepare the binaries of the new version :
Once the package is downloaded and dezipped on a PC, you have to create the SAVF on the iSeries and then upload the files in these SAVF:
(for example MQ 9.2)

CRTLIB LIB(MQ92_BIN)
CRTSAVF FILE(MQ92_BIN/MQ92BASE)  
CRTSAVF FILE(MQ92_BIN/MQ92SAMP)  
...
ftp 10.11.49.3
QSECOFR
<password>
bin
put MQ92BASE MQ92_BIN/MQ92BASE        
put MQ92SAMP MQ92_BIN/MQ92SAMP
...

The installation on the iSeries is done "on-top" (no need to remove the old version) :

RSTLICPGM LICPGM(5724H72) DEV(*SAVF) SAVF(MQ92_BIN/MQ92BASE) RSTOBJ(*PGM) OPTION(*BASE) OUTPUT(*PRINT)
RSTLICPGM LICPGM(5724H72) DEV(*SAVF) SAVF(MQ92_BIN/MQ92EN24) RSTOBJ(*LNG) LNG(2924) OUTPUT(*PRINT)    
...

Once the installation of MQ 9.0 is finished and the Queue Manager is restarted, it is necessary to migrate very quickly to MQ version 9.2 or 9.3 to return to the supported levels.
The process is the same as above.

Hope This Help !

Dear MQ Support Community,

I am reaching out to seek guidance and assistance regarding an upcoming upgrade of my IBM OS400 version from V7R3 to V7R4. The challenge I am facing is that my current MQ version is no longer supported on V7R4.

In my environment, I have a single queue manager and a significant number of queues and channels. I am seeking advice, recommendations, and an upgrade guide for upgrading IBM MQ on IBMi specifically.

If anyone within the community has experience with upgrading IBM MQ on IBMi or possesses knowledge of relevant resources or best practices, I would greatly appreciate your insights. Any guidance on the proper steps, considerations, or potential challenges associated with this upgrade would be immensely valuable.

I understand that each environment may have its unique considerations, but any general advice, experiences, or pointers to official documentation or resources would be highly beneficial.

Thank you in advance for your assistance and support. I am eager to learn from the collective wisdom of the community and successfully navigate this upgrade process.

Nadeem