WebSphere MQ Resources

LifeKeeper Configuration TasksLifeKeeper Configuration TasksYou can perform all LifeKeeper for Linux WebSphere MQ Recovery Kit administrative tasks viathe LifeKeeper Graphical User Interface (GUI). The LifeKeeper GUI provides a guided interfaceto configure, administer, and monitor WebSphere resources.OverviewThe following tasks are described in this guide, as they are unique to a WebSphere MQ resourceinstance and different for each Recovery Kit.• Create a Resource Hierarchy - Creates a WebSphere MQ resource hierarchy.• Delete a Resource Hierarchy - Deletes a WebSphere MQ resource hierarchy.• Extend a Resource Hierarchy - Extends a WebSphere MQ resource hierarchy from theprimary server to a backup server.• Unextend a Resource Hierarchy - Unextends (removes) a WebSphere MQ resourcehierarchy from a single server in the LifeKeeper cluster.• Editing Configuration Resource Properties – Reconfigures WebSphere MQ resourceparameters including LifeKeeper test queue, listener management and stop timeouts aftercreation of the WebSphere MQ resource hierarchy.The following tasks are described in the GUI Administrative Tasks section within the LifeKeeperOnline Product Manual, because they are common tasks with steps that are identical across allRecovery Kits.• Create Dependency - Creates a child dependency between an existing resource hierarchyand another resource instance and propagates the dependency changes to all applicableservers in the cluster.• Delete Dependency - Deletes a resource dependency and propagates the dependency changesto all applicable servers in the cluster.• In Service - Activates a resource hierarchy.• Out of Service - Deactivates a resource hierarchy.• View/Edit Properties - View or edit the properties of a resource hierarchy.Note: Throughout the rest of this section, configuration tasks are performed using the Editmenu. You can also perform most of these tasks:• From the toolbar• By right clicking on a global resource in the left pane of the status display• By right clicking on a resource instance in the right pane of the status displayUsing the right-click method allows you to avoid entering information that is required when usingthe Edit menu.LifeKeeper for Linux 31