Creating Secure Connections to the Queue Manager

You can create a secure connection between the plug-in and the WebSphere MQ queue manager by using Transport Layer Security (TLS).

Note: There are many variables that control secure connections, and all must be correctly enabled for TLS to function. If problems occur, it might be difficult to identify the source. The Troubleshooting section offers a few suggestions to aid in identifying the source of any problems.

Procedure

  1. Configure the WebSphere MQ queue manager to accept TLS connections.
  2. Create a keystore for the certificates and trusts used by the queue manager.
    See Setting Up WebSphere MQ Queue Manager for more details. The WebSphere MQ queue manager configuration is covered extensively in the IBM documentation. If any of the terms used in this section are unfamiliar, review the IBM documentation for clarification.
  3. Configure TIBCO ActiveMatrix BusinessWorks to connect using TLS.
    See Setting Up TIBCO ActiveMatrix BusinessWorks for more details.