Announcement: End of Support for IBM MQ 9.1.0 LTS and IBM MQ 9.1.x CD

What were the end of support dates for IBM MQ 9.1.0 LTS and 9.1.x CD?

• IBM MQ provided both Long Term Support (LTS) releases and Continuous Delivery (CD) releases on select platforms. IBM MQ LTS and CD releases had the same support lifespan, but interim fixes were available only for the most recent CD releases.

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What replacement products are available?

The following replacement products are available. Review the migration paths for restrictions on migrating queue managers to later releases before upgrading.

• For IBM MQ 9.1.0 LTS and 9.1.x CD:
  • IBM MQ 9.3.x
  • IBM MQ 9.2.x
• For IBM MQ Advanced for Developers 9.1.0 LTS and 9.1.x CD:
  • IBM MQ Advanced for Developers 9.3.x
  • IBM MQ Advanced for Developers 9.2.x
• For IBM MQ for z/OS and IBM MQ for z/OS Value Unit Edition 9.1.0 LTS and 9.1.x CD:
  • IBM MQ for z/OS 9.3.x, IBM MQ Advanced for z/OS 9.3.x, IBM MQ for z/OS Value Unit Edition 9.3.x, and IBM MQ Advanced for z/OS Value Unit Edition 9.3.x
  • IBM MQ for z/OS 9.2.x, IBM MQ Advanced for z/OS 9.2.x, IBM MQ for z/OS Value Unit Edition 9.2.x, and IBM MQ Advanced for z/OS Value Unit Edition 9.2.x
• For IBM MQ Advanced for z/OS and IBM MQ Advanced for z/OS Value Unit Edition 9.1.0 LTS and 9.1.x CD:
  • IBM MQ Advanced for z/OS 9.3.x and IBM MQ Advanced for z/OS Value Unit Edition 9.3.x
  • IBM MQ Advanced for z/OS 9.2.x and IBM MQ Advanced for z/OS Value Unit Edition 9.2.x
• For IBM MQ Managed File Transfer for z/OS 9.1.0 LTS and 9.1.x CD:
  • IBM MQ Advanced for z/OS 9.3.x and IBM MQ Advanced for z/OS Value Unit Edition 9.3.x
  • IBM MQ Advanced for z/OS 9.2.x and IBM MQ Advanced for z/OS Value Unit Edition 9.2.x
• For IBM MQ Advanced Message Security for z/OS 9.1.0 LTS and 9.1.x CD:
  • IBM MQ Advanced for z/OS 9.3.x and IBM MQ Advanced for z/OS Value Unit Edition 9.3.x
  • IBM MQ Advanced for z/OS 9.2.x and IBM MQ Advanced for z/OS Value Unit Edition 9.2.x
• For the IBM MQ Appliance M2001 9.1.x CD:
  • IBM MQ Appliance M2003 9.3.x
  • IBM MQ Appliance M2002 9.3.x, which IBM intends to make available in the future
  • IBM MQ Appliance M2002 9.2.x
  • IBM MQ Appliance M2001 9.2.x, although model M2001 ends support 10 July 2023

How do I check which version I am currently running?

On platforms other than IBM i, z/OS and the IBM MQ Appliance, run dspmqver, and if that is not found run mqver. If neither command is found, use the operating system commands and utilities to display installed software levels.

On IBM i run DSPMQMVER, and if that is not found run CALL PGM(QMQM/MQVER). If neither command is found, use GO LICPGM option 10 and press PF11 to view the versions of the installed programs.

On z/OS, look for message CSQY000I in the MSTR job log to determine your version.

To display the IBM MQ Managed File Transfer version, run: fteDisplayVersion

In the MQ Appliance Web UI, use the ?⃝ > About menu option:

Alternatively, follow the IBM Documentation for the IBM MQ Appliance instructions to display the version from the CLI. The IBM MQ Appliance M2002 is Machine Type-Model 8436-55X:

mqa# show version

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Is any information available to help me upgrade to a later version?

The IBM Documentation for IBM MQ and for the IBM MQ Appliance includes information to assist you in migrating to a supported version of IBM MQ and to new MQ Appliance hardware:

• Maintaining and migrating IBM MQ 9.3
• Maintaining and migrating IBM MQ 9.2
• Upgrading MQ Appliance hardware
• Installing new MQ Appliance firmware

Existing IBM MQ 9.1 queue managers can be updated directly to the latest version of IBM MQ. Review the migration paths for IBM MQ for Multiplatforms and IBM MQ for z/OS for more information on migration paths for existing queue managers:

• Migration paths 

Can I purchase a support extension for my current version?

Support extensions might be available for IBM MQ 9.1 for an additional fee. To inquire whether extended support is available, contact your local IBM sales representative.

US Customers should contact Customer Support Operations at 1-877-426-6006, option #2. If you provide your IBM customer number, they can quickly find your sales representative.

Customers in other geographies should refer to the IBM directory of worldwide support contacts to find sales contact numbers in your region:

• IBM Directory of Worldwide Contacts

Are the IBM MQ 9.1 clients and managed file transfer agents also out of support?

Yes. The IBM MQ 9.1 clients and IBM MQ 9.1 managed file transfer agents go out of support at the same time as the IBM MQ server on that platform.

Is IBM MQ 9.1 supported when it is included with another IBM product that is in support?

Some IBM software products use IBM MQ as a supporting program, which means they provide a license to download and install IBM MQ, without charge, for use with that software product. In these cases, IBM MQ 9.1 still goes out of support on the dates given. The other software product will typically include entitlement to later versions of IBM MQ to cover its full support lifespan.

Less frequently, IBM MQ components are bundled with another IBM software product, which means IBM MQ libraries or functionality are included directly with that product or as an installation prerequisite. For example, WebSphere Application Server 9.1.0 bundles the IBM MQ 9.1 Resource Adapter directly as part of its installation. When IBM MQ 9.1 is bundled in this fashion, the IBM MQ component is supported for use by the other software product throughout that product's support lifespan.

• Find the end of support date for other IBM software products

Is the IBM MQ 9.1 Resource Adapter supported in WebSphere Application Server?

Yes, the IBM MQ 9.1 Resource Adapter bundled with WebSphere Application Server 9.1.0 is supported as long as that version of WebSphere Application Server remains in support, or longer if you purchase a WebSphere Application Server support extension. However, if you manually install your own copy of the IBM MQ 9.1 Resource Adapter in WebSphere Application Server or any third-party Jakarta EE or Java EE server, it is not supported. The IBM MQ 9.1 Resource Adapter is not supported by WebSphere Application Server 9.1.5, which bundles the IBM MQ 9.1 Resource Adapter instead.

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Is documentation still available for these products?

Yes. IBM Documentation for IBM MQ 9.1 is available online. Customer-installable documentation and PDFs are also available for download:

Is maintenance still available for these products?

Fix packs for IBM MQ 9.1 are available at: Recommended Fixes for IBM MQ.

How do I obtain installation images for this product if I still need them?

Installation images for IBM MQ 9.1 might still be available for a time from Passport Advantage or IBM Shopz.

Is there an IBM MQ trial version available for download?

You can obtain a trial version of IBM MQ 9.3.0:

• Try IBM MQ 9.3.0 now

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