2025 Mid-Year MQ and Middleware Roundup

The first half of 2025 has brought plenty of conversations around optimizing IBM MQ environments, improving developer workflows, and strengthening resilience through automation and smart access controls. Whether you’re catching up or revisiting key insights, we’ve pulled together six standout articles that balance practical advice with big-picture strategy. Each one offers a fresh perspective on managing middleware effectively in modern environments.

The Importance of Access Controls in MQ Incident Response

When something goes wrong in your IBM MQ environment, how quickly your team can respond depends on who has access to what. This article shows why role-based access control (RBAC) is more than just a security feature. It is a key part of efficient incident response, allowing different teams to troubleshoot issues without stepping on each other’s toes or waiting on admin approval. You will find real-world examples, including how organizations use tools like Infrared360 to simplify permissions and speed up resolution times.

See How Access Controls Speed Up Response

MQ for Developers: Why Access Matters and How to Enable It Securely

When developers cannot see what is happening inside IBM MQ, progress slows and frustration builds. This article lays out why giving developers controlled access to MQ is not just a nice-to-have, it is essential for faster testing, troubleshooting, and smoother project delivery. It highlights the challenges that usually block developer access and shows how tools like Infrared360’s Trusted Spaces can provide secure, limited visibility without sacrificing security or compliance.

Unlock Secure MQ Access for Developers

Advanced Tips for Automating Dead Letter Queue Management in IBM MQ

Dealing with undeliverable messages in IBM MQ can quickly turn into a full-time job if you are relying on manual processes. This article looks at both the traditional methods of automating Dead Letter Queue (DLQ) management and a more modern, simplified approach using Infrared360. It walks through options like IBM MQ’s runmqdlq and trigger monitors, then shows how policy-based automation, real-time monitoring, and smart integrations can make DLQ management much easier.

Simplify Your DLQ Management Strategy

Establishing IBM MQ Metric Baselines: A Practical Guide for Optimizing Your Messaging Infrastructure

When your IBM MQ environment starts behaving unpredictably, having solid metric baselines can make all the difference. This article offers a practical walkthrough of how to set those baselines using proven methods like statistical analysis, percentile tracking, and trend observation. It covers key metrics to monitor, such as queue depth and channel status, and shares best practices for making sure your baselines stay accurate as systems evolve. The focus is on helping you catch issues early and maintain a smooth, reliable messaging infrastructure.

Start Building Smarter MQ Baselines

Automated Self-Healing: The Middleware Architect’s Secret Weapon

Keeping complex middleware systems like IBM MQ, Kafka, or ActiveMQ running smoothly takes more than constant monitoring. This article introduces the role of automated self-healing as a key tool for Middleware Architects. It explains how automated recovery actions help prevent message bottlenecks, reduce downtime, and maintain reliability as systems grow. Instead of manually fixing stalled processes or full queues, teams can focus on higher-value projects while self-healing keeps things moving behind the scenes.

Explore Self-Healing for Your MQ Environment

IBM MQ Native HA: Enhance Messaging Resilience and Uptime

If your organization relies on IBM MQ for critical messaging, understanding how to keep it running smoothly during unexpected disruptions is essential. This guide breaks down IBM MQ Native High Availability (HA) and explains how it differs from clustering and multi-instance queue managers. It walks through key architecture details, monitoring strategies, and best practices for ensuring your environment stays resilient. From automatic failover to role-based access controls, the article shares practical insights for managing high availability in both containerized and traditional setups.

Learn How to Strengthen MQ Resilience

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