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IBM has announced the deprecation of MQ Explorer, raising an urgent question for MQ administrators: What’s next?
For organizations evaluating an IBM MQ Explorer alternative, the answer shouldn’t simply be migrating to another basic GUI or forcing a shift to GitOps. It should be an opportunity to adopt a better way to administer MQ.
More Than an MQ Explorer Replacement
From global enterprises managing thousands of queue managers across distributed systems and z/OS to administrators handling a single queue manager, the operational need remains the same: powerful, hands-on administration, monitoring, troubleshooting, and automation—all in one place.
That’s exactly what Avada Software has delivered with Infrared360® since 2006.
As a comprehensive IBM MQ Explorer alternative, our secure, agentless, web-based platform combines advanced MQ administration, message management, real-time monitoring, automation, and auditing. Granular role-based access controls let administrators, developers, and support teams work securely within their authorized environments without the limitations of legacy tools.
Explore Infrared360’s IBM MQ administration and monitoring capabilities.
The Future of IBM MQ Administration Is Already Here
While IBM MQ Console and GitOps have their place, Infrared360 offers a unified approach to middleware management that goes well beyond merely replacing MQ Explorer.
The future should make MQ administrators’ jobs easier, not just change their toolsets.
Frequently Asked Questions: IBM MQ Explorer Deprecation
Why is IBM MQ Explorer being deprecated?
IBM is deprecating MQ Explorer to shift its focus toward cloud-native standards, including declarative configuration and GitOps-based workflows, for administering multiple MQ queue managers and objects. The IBM MQ Console is now positioned as their primary operational administration interface.
When will IBM MQ Explorer be officially removed?
As of the initial deprecation announcement, there is no set date for the complete removal of MQ Explorer. However, organizations are strongly encouraged to begin evaluating and transitioning to modern alternatives now.
What should I look for in an IBM MQ Explorer alternative?
A true alternative should offer more than just a basic GUI replacement. Organizations should look for a unified, web-based platform that provides hands-on administration, real-time monitoring, secure role-based access, and automated troubleshooting without requiring agents on the endpoints.
Does Infrared360 completely replace IBM MQ Explorer?
Yes, Infrared360 completely replaces the need for MQ Explorer while providing significantly more functionality. It allows you to manage and monitor everything from a single queue manager to thousands across distributed systems and z/OS—all from a single, secure web interface.
